How do I cook teriyaki burgers?

Say konnichiwa to flavor town with our 'teriyaki burgers' recipe. A mouthwatering fusion of Japanese teriyaki and traditional American burgers!

You'll need

Items needed to answer the question, How do I cook teriyaki burgers. Items include: Ground beef Soy sauce Brown sugar Mirin Rice vinegar Sesame oil Red pepper flakes Panko breadcrumbs Green onions Garlic cloves Salt Pepper Burger buns Pineapple slices Red onion slices Lettuce leaves Mayonnaise

Ground beef 1 pound
Soy sauce 1/2 cup
Brown sugar 1/4 cup
Mirin 2 tablespoons
Rice vinegar 2 tablespoons
Sesame oil 1 tablespoon
Red pepper flakes pinch
Panko breadcrumbs 1/4 cup
Green onions 2 tablespoons, finely chopped
Garlic cloves 2, minced
Salt pinch
Pepper pinch
Burger buns 4
Pineapple slices 4
Red onion slices 4
Lettuce leaves 4
Mayonnaise as needed

Take note
Be careful when handling raw meat and always make sure it is cooked thoroughly to prevent foodborne illnesses. Also, watch out for flaming ginger, it might try to do some karate moves!

1

Make the teriyaki sauce

In a small bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup of soy sauce, 1/4 cup of brown sugar, 2 tablespoons of mirin, 2 tablespoons of rice vinegar, 1 tablespoon of sesame oil, and a pinch of red pepper flakes. Set the sauce aside for later.

2

Prepare the burger patties

In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 pound of ground beef, 1/4 cup of panko breadcrumbs, 2 tablespoons of finely chopped green onions, 2 cloves of minced garlic, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Mix everything together until well combined. Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and shape them into burger patties.

3

Cook the burgers

Heat a grill or a skillet over medium-high heat. Place the burger patties onto the grill or skillet and cook for about 4-5 minutes per side, or until they reach your desired level of doneness. During the last minute of cooking, brush the tops of the patties with some of the teriyaki sauce.

4

Assemble the burgers

Toast the burger buns if desired. Spread a spoonful of mayonnaise on the bottom half of each bun. Place a burger patty on top of the mayo, followed by a slice of pineapple, a slice of red onion, and a leaf of lettuce. Drizzle some more teriyaki sauce on top. Finally, put the other half of the bun on top to complete your teriyaki burger masterpiece!