Teriyaki Burger Recipe
Japanese-American · Main course · 27 min total
A juicy beef burger glazed with sweet and savory homemade teriyaki sauce, topped with grilled pineapple and a tangy mayo. Perfect for a summer cookout or a quick weeknight dinner.
15
min prep
min prep
12
min cook
min cook
4
servings
servings
650
kcal/serving
kcal/serving
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tsp grated fresh ginger
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 cup teriyaki sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 4 slices canned pineapple rings
- 4 hamburger buns
- 4 leaves lettuce
- 4 slices provolone or Swiss cheese
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tsp sriracha (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, panko, egg, green onions, garlic, ginger, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined. Divide into 4 equal portions and shape into patties, slightly larger than the buns.
- Heat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Brush grates with oil. Grill patties for 4-5 minutes per side, or until desired doneness. During the last 2 minutes, brush each patty with teriyaki sauce and top with a slice of cheese. Cover and let melt.
- While burgers cook, grill pineapple rings for 2-3 minutes per side until lightly charred. Also toast buns cut-side down on the grill for about 1 minute.
- In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise with sriracha if desired. Spread on the cut sides of the buns.
- Assemble burgers: bottom bun, lettuce, patty with cheese, grilled pineapple, and top bun. Serve immediately.
Tips
- For homemade teriyaki sauce: whisk together 1/4 cup soy sauce, 2 tbsp mirin, 2 tbsp sake (or dry sherry), 1 tbsp sugar, and 1 tsp grated ginger. Simmer until slightly thickened.
- If using store-bought teriyaki sauce, look for one with a thicker consistency for better glazing.
- Serve with a side of steamed edamame or a simple cucumber salad.
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