Sizzling Teriyaki Burger: A Taste of Summer

Looking to spice up your summer BBQ routine? Dive into this delightful Teriyaki Burger recipe that blends sweet, savory, and a touch of tropical flair. This burger will transport your taste buds straight to the heart of summer with every bite!

Ingredients

For the burgers:

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup teriyaki sauce
• 1 egg, beaten
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 tsp ground ginger
• Salt and pepper to taste

For the teriyaki sauce:

• 1/2 cup soy sauce
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 2 tbsp honey
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp ground ginger
• 2 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water (slurry)

For assembly:

• 4 hamburger buns
• 4 slices of pineapple
• Lettuce leaves
• Sliced tomatoes
• Sliced red onions

Instructions

1. Prepare the Teriyaki Sauce:
   • In a saucepan, combine soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, minced garlic, and ground ginger. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
   • Add the cornstarch slurry and continue to cook until the sauce thickens. Remove from heat and set aside.
2. Prepare the Burger Patties:
   • In a large bowl, mix ground beef, panko breadcrumbs, teriyaki sauce, beaten egg, minced garlic, ground ginger, salt, and pepper. Form the mixture into 4 equal-sized patties.
3. Cook the Patties:
   • Heat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the patties for about 5-7 minutes on each side, or until they reach your desired level of doneness.
4. Grill the Pineapple:
   • While the patties are cooking, grill the pineapple slices for about 2 minutes on each side until they are caramelized and have grill marks.
5. Assemble the Burgers:
   • Toast the hamburger buns on the grill or in a toaster.
   • Place a lettuce leaf on the bottom half of each bun, followed by a burger patty.
   • Top with a slice of grilled pineapple, sliced tomatoes, and red onions.
   • Drizzle with additional teriyaki sauce.
6. Serve and Enjoy:
   • Place the top half of the bun on each burger and serve immediately. Enjoy your homemade teriyaki burger!

Recipe Summary

• Prep Time: 20 minutes
• Cooking Time: 15 minutes
• Total Time: 35 minutes
• Calories: 550 Kcal per serving
• Servings: 4

These Teriyaki Burgers are not just a meal; they’re an experience. Perfect for any summer gathering, they bring a unique twist to traditional BBQ fare. So fire up the grill, gather your ingredients, and get ready to impress with these mouthwatering burgers! Whether it’s a family dinner or a backyard party, these burgers are sure to be a hit. Enjoy the sizzle and taste of summer with every bite!

Teriyaki Burger

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• Author: Dulcia
• Total Time: 35 min
• Yield: 4 1x

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Ingredients

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For the burgers:

1 lb ground beef 🥩
1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs 🍞
1/4 cup teriyaki sauce 🍶
1 egg, beaten 🥚
2 cloves garlic, minced 🧄
1/2 tsp ground ginger 🌿
Salt and pepper to taste 🧂
For the teriyaki sauce:

1/2 cup soy sauce 🌿
1/4 cup brown sugar 🍬
2 tbsp honey 🍯
2 cloves garlic, minced 🧄
1 tsp ground ginger 🌿
2 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water (slurry) 🌽
For assembly:

4 hamburger buns 🍔
4 slices of pineapple 🍍
Lettuce leaves 🥬
Sliced tomatoes 🍅
Sliced red onions 🧅

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Instructions

1️⃣ Prepare the teriyaki sauce: In a saucepan, combine soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, minced garlic, and ground ginger. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Add the cornstarch slurry and continue to cook until the sauce thickens. Remove from heat and set aside. 🍲

2️⃣ Prepare the burger patties: In a large bowl, mix ground beef, panko breadcrumbs, teriyaki sauce, beaten egg, minced garlic, ground ginger, salt, and pepper. Form the mixture into 4 equal-sized patties. 🥩🍶

3️⃣ Cook the patties: Heat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the patties for about 5-7 minutes on each side, or until they reach your desired level of doneness. 🥘🔥

4️⃣ Grill the pineapple: While the patties are cooking, grill the pineapple slices for about 2 minutes on each side until they are caramelized and have grill marks. 🍍🔥

5️⃣ Assemble the burgers: Toast the hamburger buns on the grill or in a toaster. Place a lettuce leaf on the bottom half of each bun, followed by a burger patty. Top with a slice of grilled pineapple, sliced tomatoes, and red onions. Drizzle with additional teriyaki sauce. 🍔🌿🍅🧅hamburger buns on the grill or in a toaster. Place a lettuce leaf on the bottom half of each bun, followed by a burger patty. Top with a slice of grilled pineapple, sliced tomathamburger buns on the grill or in a toaster. Pl

6️⃣ Serve and enjoy: Place the top half of the bun on each burger and serve immediately. Enjoy your homemade teriyaki burger! 🍔😋

• Prep Time: 20 min
• Cook Time: 15 min

Nutrition

• Calories: 550 Kcal