Switch up your burger night with this easy and mess-free teriyaki burger recipe! It’s the perfect blend of salty and sweet.

This Teriyaki Burger is:

sweet, salty, and aromatic
not messy - all of the teriyaki flavor is in the patty
the perfect summer burger

Serve this burger with a side of fresh pineapple, and you’re eating lunch on a beach in Hawaii!

Ingredients for Teriyaki Burger

Ground beef - I use 80/20, use whatever beef you prefer
Egg - helps bind all the ingredients
Onion - sweet yellow onion works best
Sesame oil - regular or toasted
Sugar - brings the sweetness and creates nice char, you could sub brown sugar
Green onion - fresh flavor
Soy sauce - adds a deep salty flavor throughout the patty
Garlic - great flavor once caramelized with beef - mince finely
Ginger - bright flavor - grate finely

How to Make Teriyaki Burgers

Add all of the ingredients to a large bowl. Mix thoroughly with your hands.
Form into hamburger patties. Lightly season both sides with salt + pepper.
Cook on the grill or fry in a large pan.
Assemble and enjoy while hot!

If you like this recipe then check out my Hawaiian Beef Stew and this Easy Loco Moco recipe!

What toppings can I add?

Grilled pineapple and red onion are delicious on this burger. Mixing teriyaki sauce with mayonnaise makes a yummy condiment for this burger too.

How do I store this burger?

Cooked burgers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days. Raw and uncooked patties can be stored in an airtight container or ziplock bag in the freezer for up to a month. Thaw in the fridge overnight.

What should I serve with this burger?

Fresh pineapple, french fries, and a glass of POG juice are perfect with this burger. Tater tots and coleslaw are always delicious sides too!

Teriyaki Burger Recipe

Alexis

This teriyaki burger recipe is a fun way to switch up your burger night. All of the teriyaki flavor is in the patty, so there’s no need for any messy sauce!

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Course Main Course

Cuisine American, Japanese

Servings 8 patties

Calories 288 kcal

Equipment

1 grill or large cast iron skillet

Ingredients

2 lbs ground beef
¼ onion small dice
1 egg
¼ C soy sauce
¼ C sugar
2 garlic cloves finely minced
½ teaspoon ginger finely grated
2 green onions finely chopped
1 teaspoon sesame oil regular or toasted

Instructions

Combine all of the ingredients in a large bowl, mix well with hands.
Form into 8-10 hamburger patties.
Cook on the grill or in a large pan.
Assemble and enjoy while hot!

Notes

I like to keep it simple when I serve this burger with mayo, tomato, sweet onion, and lettuce. But if you want to jazz it up you could add some cheese, teriyaki sauce, or even grilled pineapple!

Keyword burger recipe, summer, teriyaki