Chinese spices and chilli crisp drive this burger straight to Flavourtown

Name: Chinese spices and chilli crisp drive this burger straight to Flavourtown
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Contemporary
Ingredients: 4 sebago potatoes, cut into thick chips; 1 tbsp chilli crisp oil; ¼ cup vegetable oil; 500g beef mince; 2 tbsp black bean sauce; 2 spring onions, thinly sliced; ½ tsp Chinese five-spice; 4 eggs; 2 cups shredded green cabbage; 1 tbsp lemon juice; 4 brioche buns, cut in half; ½ cup Kewpie mayonnaise

Turbocharge the taste in this easy beef and black bean burger with home-made chips.

Jessica Brook

October 1, 2025

A few simple additions add oomph to this beef and Chinese black bean burger.James Moffatt; STYLING Steve Pearce

easyTime:< 30 minsServes:4

East meets West in this punchy burger, loaded with savoury black bean beef and an easy, tangy slaw. Paired with chilli crisp chips, it’s an umami-loaded twist on burger night.

Ingredients

4 sebago potatoes, cut into thick chips
1 tbsp chilli crisp oil
¼ cup vegetable oil
500g beef mince
2 tbsp black bean sauce
2 spring onions, thinly sliced
½ tsp Chinese five-spice
4 eggs
2 cups shredded green cabbage
1 tbsp lemon juice
4 brioche buns, cut in half
½ cup Kewpie mayonnaise

Method

Step 1
Preheat the oven to 180C fan-forced (200C conventional). Line a large baking tray with non-stick baking paper.
Step 2
Combine the potato chips with half of the chilli crisp oil and 1 tablespoon of the vegetable oil in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper and toss to combine. Place the chips on the prepared tray and bake for 20-25 minutes, turning occasionally, or until golden.
Step 3
Meanwhile, place the mince, sauce, half the spring onion and Chinese five-spice powder in a medium bowl and mix well to combine. Divide the mixture evenly into 4 and shape into patties.
Step 4
Heat 1 tablespoon of the vegetable oil in a large non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the patties and cook for 5-6 minutes on each side or until caramelised and cooked through. Set aside and keep warm.
Step 5
Wipe out the pan, add the remaining vegetable oil and place over high heat. Crack the eggs into the pan and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until crispy around the edges with a runny yolk.
Step 6
Toss the cabbage, remaining spring onion and lemon juice together in a medium bowl. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Step 7
Spread the cut sides of the buns with mayonnaise, top with the slaw, a patty, and an egg. Serve with chips and extra chilli oil.