Description
A flavorful twist on the classic burger, featuring tender turkey patties glazed with homemade teriyaki, topped with sweet caramelized pineapple and smoky charred onions.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust:
- 1 lb ground turkey (93% lean)
- 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp grated fresh ginger
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 1 tbsp water
- 4 pineapple rings (fresh or canned)
- 1 large red onion, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 4 brioche burger buns, toasted
- Optional toppings: lettuce, mayonnaise
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- In a bowl, combine ground turkey, panko, egg, green onions, garlic, and ginger. Mix gently until just combined, then form into 4 equal patties.
- In a small saucepan, whisk together soy sauce, honey, and rice vinegar over medium heat. Bring to a simmer, stir in cornstarch slurry, and cook until thickened, about 2 minutes. Set aside half for glazing and reserve half for serving.
- Heat a grill or skillet over medium-high. Brush pineapple rings and onion slices with olive oil. Cook for 3-4 minutes per side until caramelized and charred. Remove and set aside.
- In the same grill or skillet, cook turkey patties for 5-6 minutes per side, brushing with teriyaki glaze during the last 2 minutes of cooking, until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Assemble burgers: Place patties on toasted buns, top with pineapple, charred onion, and additional teriyaki sauce. Add lettuce and mayo if desired.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.