Description
Sizzling summer teriyaki burger melds Japanese and American flavors into a mouthwatering grilling sensation. Juicy pineapple and savory beef create a perfect balance you’ll crave on warm evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (454 g) ground beef
- ¼ cup (60 ml) teriyaki sauce
- ½ cup (120 ml) soy sauce
- ½ cup (60 g) panko breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup (50 g) brown sugar
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) honey
- 1 egg, beaten
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- ½ tsp ground ginger
- 2 tbsps (16 g) cornstarch
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) water
- 4 hamburger buns
- 4 slices of pineapple
- Lettuce leaves
- Sliced tomatoes
- Sliced red onions
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Sauce Preparation: Simmer soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, garlic, and ginger in a saucepan. Whisk in cornstarch slurry until sauce thickens and develops a luxurious sheen. Allow to cool and concentrate flavors.
- Patty Formation: Blend ground beef with panko, teriyaki sauce, egg, garlic, ginger, salt, and pepper. Mix gently, forming four uniform patties without compressing the meat excessively.
- Grilling Technique: Heat grill or skillet to medium-high. Sear patties for 5-6 minutes per side, creating a caramelized exterior while maintaining juicy interior. Simultaneously, grill pineapple slices until golden and lightly charred.
- Bun Preparation: Toast hamburger buns until edges crisp and surface turns golden, creating a sturdy foundation for the burger.
- Burger Assembly: Layer bottom bun with crisp lettuce, place grilled patty on top, and crown with caramelized pineapple slice. Enhance with thin tomato slices and red onion rings for added complexity.
- Final Touch: Cascade additional teriyaki sauce over the burger, allowing the glossy glaze to drip tantalizingly. Crown with top bun and serve immediately to preserve peak flavor and temperature.
Notes
- Marinate for Depth: Let teriyaki sauce sit for 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld and intensify before using.
- Handle Meat Gently: Overmixing ground beef can create tough, dense burgers; use light touch when forming patties.
- Check Internal Temperature: Use meat thermometer to ensure burger reaches 160°F for safe consumption without drying out.
- Grill Pineapple Technique: Pat pineapple slices dry before grilling to achieve perfect caramelization and prevent steaming.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Japanese-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 502
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 1030 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 53 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg