This is a recipe my mother gave me. They're delicious. I'm not sure
how truly "Chinese" they are, nor do I much care. Mom likely got the
recipe from one of the officer's wives when we lived in Bangkok.

1 lb. ground beef
1/4 c. sliced mushrooms*
1 c. sliced water chestnuts*
1 egg
2 Tbs. cornstarch

"sauce"
3 Tbs. soy sauce
1 Tbs. sherry
1/4 tsp. salt
dash of MSG
1 tsp. sugar
1 clove minced garlic
1/2 tsp. ginger powder

Combine the beef, mushrooms, water chestnuts (*I minced them), egg and
cornstarch togther in a bowl. In a separate bowl mix the "sauce"
ingredients. Add it into the beef mixture. I mixed it all together by
hand like meatloaf. Put on gloves if you're squeamish. The mixture is
moist so sprinkle more cornstarch as needed. Form into 6 patties and
let them chill on waxed paper to set in the fridge for about an hour.
Then grill, broil or pan fry "until done". Not a very specific
instruction but I know what it means.

I prefer these burgers grilled (over charcoal) and served on a nice
toasted bun. With some potato chips on the side. The burgers don't
really need any embellishment. Feel free to add lettuce, tomato,
whatever. But please keep in mind there's already a "sauce" built into
the burger. It probably doesn't need additional condiments.

Jill