Chef John'S Teriyaki Burgers Recipe

Name: Chef John'S Teriyaki Burgers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound ground beef (85% lean); 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 tablespoon sake; 1 tablespoon mirin; 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; 1 teaspoon sriracha hot pepper sauce; 1 teaspoon brown sugar; 4 slider-size burger buns; 4 leaves lettuce; 4 slices tomato

Servings: persons

1
Preheat grill to medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
2
Break up ground beef with the tip of a fork in a bowl. Drizzle in the soy sauce, sake, mirin, Worcestershire sauce, and sriracha sauce; crumble in brown sugar. Use tines of a fork to evenly distribute ingredients. Finish mixing with your hands (ideally your hands should be very cold for this). Shape into 4 equal-sized patties.
3
Grill until browned and cooked through turning once, 3 or 4 minutes per side. When burgers develop a slight dome shape and juices begin to come through the top surface, they are done. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).
4
Serve burgers on slider buns with lettuce and tomato slices.

319

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound ground beef (85% lean), 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon sake, 1 tablespoon mirin, and more.

Yes, Chef John'S Teriyaki Burgers falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Chef John'S Teriyaki Burgers

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Variations & substitutions

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