This Teriyaki Burger Recipe is a summer must-try! It features a sweet pineapple teriyaki sauce, grilled pineapple, fresh veggies, Swiss cheese, and lightly toasted brioche buns.
Pair with this fruit salad recipe, Asian cucumber salad, or roasted sweet potatoes.
The Best Teriyaki Burger Recipe
One of the first dates I ever went on with my husband was to Rumbi Grill. They have a “Kahuna Burger” that was his favorite—essentially a teriyaki burger loaded with toppings and served with sweet potato fries.
Today, I’m sharing my own copycat version, which my husband will tell you is way better than the original. With a sweet pineapple teriyaki sauce on a hot grilled burger, melty Swiss cheese, caramelized pineapple, garden-fresh veggies, and a buttered toasted brioche bun, you really can’t go wrong.
Ingredients
- Ground Beef (80/20): Keep the beef cold to prevent overworking it.
- Garlic and Ginger: Chop finely for even flavor.
- Soy Sauce: Use low-sodium soy sauce to control salt.
- Brioche Buns: Lightly toast for extra crunch and flavor in the teriyaki burger recipe.
- Pineapple Juice: Use fresh juice for the best flavor.
- Swiss Cheese: Add cheese last for reliable melt.
- Fresh Pineapple: Grill slices until the edges turn golden for maximum flavor.
- Toppings: Use your favorite toppings for extra flavor.
- Sweet Teriyaki Sauce: Adjust red pepper flakes to control heat.
How To Make This Teriyaki Burger Recipe
- Teriyaki Sauce: Boil soy sauce, pineapple juice, brown sugar, and ginger. Thicken with cornstarch and water.
- Grill Prep: Heat grill to 450-475°F.
- Form Patties: Mix beef, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, salt, and pepper. Shape into patties.
- Grill: Cook burgers, basting with pineapple juice and teriyaki sauce. Grill pineapple slices.
- Cheese & Buns: Add Swiss cheese in the last minute. Butter and toast buns.
- Assemble: Build burgers with mayo, lettuce, tomato, onion, burger patty, pineapple, and sauce.
Quick Tip
Cook Teriyaki Burgers on a grill at 400-450°F: Rare: 4 minutes (125°F), Medium-Rare: 5 minutes (135°F), Medium: 6-7 minutes (145°F), and Well-Done: 8 minutes (160-165°F)
Note: USDA suggests cooking ground meat to 160°F for safety.
Storage
Store leftover this teriyaki burger recipe and sauce in separate airtight containers in the fridge for 3-4 days.
Keep patties and buns apart.
For longer storage, freeze the patties in a freezer-safe bag for up to 2-3 months.
Serve Teriyaki Burgers With:
Pasta Salads
Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad
Appetizers
Elote Recipe
Side Dishes
Roasted Vegetables
Fruit Salads
Peach Fruit Salad
