Tuesday, December 22, 2009

Terrific Teriyaki Burgers


1/4 cup ketchup
2 T. soy sauce
1 T. brown sugar
1 T. unsweetened crushed pineapple
1 1/2 tsp minced fresh ginger
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 tsp sesame oil

Burgers:
1 egg white, lightly beaten
1/3 cup dry bread crumbs
3 green onions, chopped
2 T. unsweetened crushed pineapple
3/4 lb. ground beef
3/4 lb. ground turkey
6 slices unsweetened pineapple
6 hamburger buns, split and toasted
6 lettuce leaves
6 slices tomato

In a small bowl, combine the ketchup, soy sauce, brown sugar, pineapple, ginger, garlic, and sesame oil; set aside.

In a large bowl, combine the egg white, bread crumbs, onions, crushed pineapple and 3 T. reserved ketchup mixture.
Crumble beef and turkey over mixture and mix well.
Shape into 6 burgers.

Coat grill rack with cooking spray before starting the grill.
Grill burgers, covered, over medium heat for 5-7 minutes on each side or until a meat thermometer reads 165 degrees and juices run clear, brushing occasionally with remaining ketchup mixture.

Grill pineapple slices for 2-3 minutes on each side or until heated through.
Serve burgers and pineapple on buns with lettuce and tomato.

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