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title: Firecracker Beef Patty Subs
source: {name: HelloFresh, url: https://www.hellofresh.com/recipes/firecracker-beef-patty-subs-664e244028a6c4704f918e3a}
servings: 2
prep time: 10 minutes
cook time: 25 minutes
time required: 35 minutes
difficulty: Medium
allergens: [Soy, Wheat, Eggs, Milk, Fish]
tags: [Spicy, Quick, Meatballs, Sandwiches]
rating: 4.0
rating_count: 31
source_chef: Recipe Development Team
review_highlights:
  - theme: Flavor
    text: Great flavors overall, with some finding it spicy when using all the Sriracha sauce.
  - theme: Suggestions
    text: Consider adding cheese or extra sauce to boost flavor; leaner ground beef may improve texture.
image: "https://images.recipes.furrysalamander.com/Sandwich%20Recipes/firecracker-beef-patty-subs.avif"
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Preheat oven to 450°F. Wash and dry all produce. Cut @sweet potatoes{1%lb} into ½-inch-thick wedges. Thinly slice @mini cucumber{1%unit} on a diagonal. Trim and thinly slice @scallions{2%unit}, separating whites from greens; mince whites. Peel and mince @ginger{1%unit}.

Toss sweet potatoes on a foil-lined #baking sheet{} with a drizzle of @cooking oil{2%tbsp}, half the @soy sauce{2%tbsp}, and pepper. Roast on top rack until browned and tender ~{25%minutes}.

Meanwhile, in a #large bowl{}, combine @mayonnaise{2%tbsp}, @sour cream{2%tbsp}, @honey{1%tbsp}, half the @ponzu sauce{2%tbsp}, and @sriracha{1%tsp} to taste. Set sauce aside. In a #medium bowl{}, combine cucumber, remaining ponzu sauce, @sugar{¼%tsp}, and a pinch of salt and pepper.

In a second large bowl, combine @ground beef{½%lb}, @panko breadcrumbs{2%tbsp}, scallion whites, ginger, remaining soy sauce, salt, and pepper. Form into 8 1-inch patties. TIP: Rub hands with a little oil first to prevent sticking.

Heat a drizzle of cooking oil in a #large pan{} over medium-high heat. Add patties; gently press down with a spatula to make ½-inch-thick. Cook until browned and cooked through ~{3%minutes} per side. Carefully add patties to bowl with sauce; toss to coat.

Halve @demi-baguette{2%unit} lengthwise, stopping before you get all the way through. Toast until golden. Divide toasted baguettes and sweet potato wedges between plates. Fill baguettes with patties; top with as much sauce and cucumber as you like. Sprinkle with scallion greens and close sandwiches. Serve with any remaining cucumber on the side and any remaining sauce for dipping.