Hamburgers with Grilled Apple and Chili Crisp

Ingredients

• 2 reds apples , cored
• 1 pound ground beef
• 0.25 cups bread crumbs
• 5 teaspoons chili crisp , divided, plus more for serving
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 2 slices red onion , 1⁄3-inch
• 4 hamburgers buns
• 0.25 cups mayonnaise

Instructions

1. 1

   Slice 1 apple using a mandoline slicer to create 8 (¼-inch-thick) slices. Shred any remaining scraps plus all or part of the second apple to get 1/2 cup shredded apple. Squeeze shredded apple to extract some of the moisture. Reserve any remaining apple for another use.

2. 2

   Preheat an outdoor grill to medium heat (350 to 375 degrees F (175 to 190 degrees C)).

3. 3

   Combine ground beef, bread crumbs, 3 teaspoons chili crisp, salt, and the 1/2 cup shredded apple in a bowl. Shape into 4 (½-inch-thick) patties, 4 inches in diameter. Mixture may be wet so be sure to tightly pack patties.

4. 4

   Oil the grill grate. Grill patties, covered, carefully turning halfway through, until an instant-read thermometer inserted into centers of patties reads 160 degrees F (71 degrees C), 10 to 13 minutes. Grill onion slices, turning halfway through, 8 to 10 minutes. Grill apple slices, turning halfway through, 4 to 5 minutes. If you like, grill buns, cut sides down, until toasted, 1 to 2 minutes. When onions are cool enough to handle, separate rings.

5. 5

   Stir mayonnaise and remaining 2 teaspoons chili crisp together in a small bowl. Spread buns with mayonnaise mixture and fill with patties, onion, and apple slices. Serve with additional chili crisp if desired.