Teriyaki Burgers Recipe
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Teriyaki Burgers Recipe
Description
The Teriyaki Burgers Recipe centers on thick ground beef patties grilled to medium and enhanced by a rich teriyaki sauce made from combining teriyaki sauce, water, sugars, orange juice, ground ginger, and cornstarch for thickening. Mushrooms sautéed in butter bring an earthy note, while grilled pineapple slices add a subtle caramelized sweetness. Havarti cheese melts over the patties, balancing the bold flavors with creaminess. The interplay of the tangy, sweet sauce and the savory beef creates a satisfying taste experience.
These burgers are assembled with romaine lettuce on whole sesame buns, offering textural contrast between crunchy greens and soft bread. The homemade teriyaki sauce is poured generously over the finished burger, making it the defining flavor component. This recipe suits casual meals where a gourmet-style burger is desired.
Note that the teriyaki sauce should be prepared carefully, ensuring the cornstarch is fully dissolved to avoid lumps. The sauce can be stored in an airtight container refrigerated for up to two weeks and serves well in other teriyaki dishes like chicken or salmon.
Ingredients
Homemade Teriyaki Sauce
- ½ cup teriyaki sauce
- ½ cup water
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 2 wedges orange juiced
- 1 dash ground ginger
- 1 ½ TB cornstarch fully dissolved in 1 TB water*
For the burgers
- 2 lbs ground beef
- 1 can pineapple drained, sliced
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 cup mushrooms sliced
- 4 lices havarti cheese sliced
- 4 whole sesame bun
- romaine lettuce
- kosher salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
Make Teriyaki Sauce
- Whisk together all ingredients for teriyaki sauce in small saucepan, mixing it well. Cook on medium heat, stirring continuously, until it just starts to reach a boil. Taste and add a bit more sugar if you want it sweeter. Remove from heat, stir again, and set aside until ready to use.
For Burgers
- Saute mushrooms in 2 tbsp butter, adding a pinch of salt and pepper while cooking. Cook until just until soft; don't overcook Remove from heat and set aside.
- Grease and preheat grill to medium-high heat. Season ground beef with salt and pepper. Shape ground beef into thick patties. Grill beef patties to medium done, or to your liking.
- Grill pineapples until grill marks appear.
- Assemble your teriyaki burger, and generously pour on the teriyaki sauce – it is what makes this burger!
Notes
- Ensure cornstarch is completely dissolved before cooking to prevent lumps in the sauce.
- Homemade teriyaki sauce stores well in an airtight container refrigerated for up to two weeks.
- This sauce is versatile and can be used for teriyaki chicken, beef, or salmon.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 613 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 613kcal | 31% |
| Carbohydrates | 56g | 19% |
| Protein | 57g | 114% |
| Fat | 28g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Trans Fat | 2g | 100% |
| Cholesterol | 140mg | 47% |
| Sodium | 798mg | 33% |
| Potassium | 920mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 48g | 96% |
| Vitamin A | 615IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 49mg | 54% |
| Calcium | 271mg | 27% |
| Iron | 6mg | 33% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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