Teriyaki Burger on a wooden board.

This Sunday is Father’s Day. As the weather have been warm and nice outside, I thought a BBQ recipe should be in order. I hope you enjoy this wonderful Teriyaki Burger recipe with your family and friends!

Teriyaki Burger on a grill.

Teriyaki Burger may sound very American, but it’s actually first created by a Japanese burger chain Mos Burger in 1973 (source) and it’s been a regular menu at McDonald’s and Mos Burger in Japan. This has been my favorite burger growing up when my mom lets me enjoy fast food. Today I’ve added grilled pineapple slice in the burger, which makes it more Hawaiian style and drizzled it with homemade Teriyaki Sauce.

Teriyaki Burger on a wooden board.

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Teriyaki Burger

While it may sound American, Teriyaki Burger was first created by Japanese chain Mos Burger in 1973. It‘s now a regular menu item at McDonald's in Japan, too! Make this delicious hamburger recipe with grilled beef patties, pineapple slices, and tangy homemade teriyaki sauce.
Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 20 minutes
Total: 35 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients 
 

For the Sautéed Onion

  • ¼ onion
  • 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil

For the Burgers

For the Toppings

Instructions

  • Gather all the ingredients.
    Teriyaki Burger Ingredients

To Make the Sautéed Onion

  • Chop ¼ onion. In a small frying pan, heat 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil and sauté the onion until golden, tender, and translucent. Transfer to a small bowl to let cool.
    Teriyaki Burger 1

To Make the Cheese Burgers

  • Put 1 lb ground beef in a medium bowl and lightly season with Diamond Crystal kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. Then, divide the meat into 4 equal round balls and press down to make the burger patties, about ½ inch (1.3 cm) thick.
    Teriyaki Burger 2
  • Heat a grill and oil the grates. Place the patties on the grill and cook on medium-high heat for 2 minutes (do not move them). Then, rotate them 90 degrees, and continue grilling for another 2 minutes. Flip the patties over and repeat on the other side. Cook for 8 minutes total or until the burgers are cooked to your liking. At the same time, grill 4 slices pineapple for 2 minutes on each side.
    Teriyaki Burger 3
  • Meanwhile, toast 4 burger buns on the grill. Right before the burger patties are done, place 4 slices cheddar cheese on the meaet. The cheese will melt with the residual heat, so you don’t have to leave the meat on the grill. Carefully remove the burgers to a plate.
    Teriyaki Burger 4

To Assemble

  • Spread Japanese Kewpie mayonnaise on the bottom of each burger bun and top with 2 leaves iceberg lettuce (shredded) and slices of 1 tomato. Layer the grilled burger, grilled pineapple, and sautéed onion. Top with 1 Tbsp of Homemade Teriyaki Sauce. Enjoy!
    Teriyaki Burger 5

To Store

  • You can keep the burgers in an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for 2 days. Assemble everything when you‘re ready to serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 518kcal, Carbohydrates: 35g, Protein: 30g, Fat: 28g, Saturated Fat: 11g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g, Monounsaturated Fat: 12g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 96mg, Sodium: 458mg, Potassium: 570mg, Fiber: 3g, Sugar: 12g, Vitamin A: 431IU, Vitamin C: 44mg, Calcium: 230mg, Iron: 4mg

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