Grilled Teriyaki Hamburgers

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 0.25 cups teriyaki sauce
• 0.25 cups onion
• 1 tablespoon panko breadcrumbs
• 1 teaspoon ginger paste , optional
• 1 clove garlic , crushed
• salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 4 sesames seed hamburger buns
• 4 slices red onion
• 2 tablespoons teriyaki sauce

Instructions

1. 1

   Combine ground beef, 1/4 cup teriyaki sauce, diced onion, panko, ginger paste, garlic, salt and pepper in a large bowl; mix just until combined. Divide mixture equally into 4 patties, and shape and flatten to the approximate size of your bun. Make an indentation with your thumb in the center of the patties to promote even cooking without bulging.

2. 2

   Preheat a grill to medium-high heat, and lightly oil the grate. Grill the insides of buns until toasty, about 1 minute, and grill the red onions until tender, about 5 minutes; set aside.

3. 3

   Grill burgers until no longer pink in the center, 5 to 7 minutes. Flip halfway through cooking time and brush with teriyaki sauce. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).

4. 4

   To serve, top each bun with a burger, drizzle with a little teriyaki sauce or serve on the side, and add any additional toppings that you like.