Monday, December 13, 2010

Pineapple Teriyaki Burgers

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
  • 1 packet beefy onion soup mix (recommended: Lipton)
  • 2 tablespoons ginger teriyaki marinade mix (recommended: McCormick Grill Mates)
  • 1 (8-ounce) can pineapple rings, drained, juice reserved
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/3 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon wasabi paste
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 4 whole-grain burger buns
  • Lettuce, tomato, onion, for serving

Directions

Set up grill for direct cooking over high heat. Oil grate when ready to start cooking.


In a mixing bowl, stir to combine ground beef, soup mix, teriyaki marinade mix, and 1/4 cup reserved pineapple juice.


Form 4 patties slightly larger than bun. Gently press pineapple rings into tops of burgers.


Season burgers with salt and pepper and place on grill pineapple side down. Cook 8 minutes per side for medium.


Mix together mayonnaise, wasabi, and soy sauce.


Serve hot on toasted buns with lettuce, tomato, onions, and wasabi mayonnaise.


INDOORS: Follow instructions for preparing burgers. Preheat broiler. Place burgers pineapple side up on wire rack over foil lined baking sheet or broiler pan. Broil 6 inches from heat source for 4 to 5 minutes per side for medium.

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