Teriyaki Burger Recipe

Method4 steps · about 25 min

1. 1

   Step 1: Whisk ⅓ cup soy sauce, ¼ cup sugar, ¼ cup mirin, ½ cup water and 2 tablespoons cornstarch together in a pot until smooth. Heat over medium heat, stirring, until boiling, then boil for 1 minute until very thick. Set this teriyaki sauce aside.

   Boil teriyaki sauce · 1 minUses 1/3 cup Soy Sauce · 1/4 cup sugar · 1/4 cup Mirin · 1/2 cup water · 2 Tbsp cornstarch

2. 2

   Step 2: Mix the 1 lb ground beef with ½ teaspoon salt and pepper to taste. Divide into 4 equal portions and form patties about 4 inches (10 cm) across.

   Uses 1 lb ground beef · 1/2 tsp salt · pepper

3. 3

   Step 3: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add enough oil to coat the pan. Add the prepared patties and fry for about 2–3 minutes per side, then check the thickest centre of each with a food thermometer. Continue cooking as needed until each reaches 71°C (160°F).

   Beef patties PER SIDE · 3 minUses Four seasoned raw beef patties · oil

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   Step 4: Split the 4 buns. Put one fully cooked patty on each bottom half and spoon the thick teriyaki sauce over the meat. Divide the 1 sliced tomato, ½ thinly sliced onion and ½ cup shredded lettuce among the burgers. Drizzle with Japanese mayonnaise if desired, then close with the top halves and serve.

   Uses 4 hamburger buns · Four fully cooked beef patties · Thick cooked teriyaki sauce · 1/2 cup lettuce (shredded) · 1 tomato (sliced) · 1/2 onion (thinly sliced) · Japanese mayonnaise (optional)