Teriyaki Trifecta Burger Recipe

Teriyaki Trifecta Burger Recipe

The “Teriyaki Trifecta Burger” is a delicious fusion of flavors that combines the classic American burger with the savory and sweet taste of teriyaki sauce. Here’s a recipe to create this mouthwatering burger:

Ingredients:

For the Teriyaki Sauce:

• 1/2 cup soy sauce
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon grated ginger
• 2 tablespoons mirin (Japanese rice wine)
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch (optional for thickening)

For the Burger Patties:

• 1 pound ground beef (80% lean)
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• 4 hamburger buns
• 4 slices of Swiss cheese
• 4 pineapple rings (fresh or canned)
• Lettuce leaves
• Sliced red onion (optional)
• Sliced tomatoes (optional)

Instructions:

    Prepare the Teriyaki Sauce:

1. In a small saucepan, combine soy sauce, water, brown sugar, minced garlic, grated ginger, and mirin.
2. Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly until the sugar has dissolved.
3. If you want a thicker sauce, mix the cornstarch with a tablespoon of water to create a slurry. Add it to the sauce and continue to cook until it thickens. Remove from heat and set aside.

    Shape the Burger Patties:

1. Divide the ground beef into four equal portions and shape them into burger patties.
2. Season both sides of the patties with salt and black pepper.

    Cook the Burger Patties:

1. Preheat your grill or stovetop skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Cook the burger patties for about 4-5 minutes per side for medium-rare, or adjust the cooking time to your desired level of doneness.
3. During the last minute of cooking, add a slice of Swiss cheese on top of each patty and cover the grill or skillet to melt the cheese.

    Grill the Pineapple Rings:

1. While the burger patties are cooking, grill the pineapple rings for about 1-2 minutes per side until they have nice grill marks.

    Assemble the Teriyaki Trifecta Burger:

2. Toast the hamburger buns on the grill or in a toaster until lightly browned.
3. Spread a generous amount of the prepared teriyaki sauce on the bottom bun.
4. Place a lettuce leaf on top of the sauce.
5. Add the cooked burger patty with melted Swiss cheese.
6. Top the patty with a grilled pineapple ring.
7. Optionally, add sliced red onion and tomato.
8. Drizzle a little more teriyaki sauce over the top if desired.
9. Finish by placing the top bun on the stack.

Serve and Enjoy:

Serve your Teriyaki Trifecta Burgers immediately while they are hot and the cheese is melty.

You can serve them with additional teriyaki sauce on the side for dipping.

These Teriyaki Trifecta Burgers are a fantastic combination of sweet, savory, and umami flavors.

Enjoy them with your favorite side dishes, such as fries or coleslaw, for a complete meal.