Ginger, garlic, pineapple & teriyaki make this one damn fine burger. If it wasn’t obvious - don’t eat the same thing the same way all the time.
Makes three 1/3 pound burgers
One pound ground beef
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon finely minced ginger
1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
2 teaspoon soy
1/2 pound crimini mushrooms, thinly sliced
3 pineapple rings
1/2 cup teriyaki sauce, store bought or make your own here
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon sriracha
3 slices Monterey jack cheese
1/2 cup crispy onions
Leaf or butter lettuce
3 buns - something good like brioche would be perfect
Put ground beef, garlic, ginger, salt, pepper and soy in a large bowl and mix to combine then shape into patties - just don’t over mix or pack patties too tight cuz they’ll be juicier if you don’t
Heat a small pan, add a tablespoon of neutral oil and cook mushrooms until softened - season with salt & pepper, keep warm and set aside
Heat grill and put on patties & pineapple slices - cook burgers until desired doneness (about 5 minutes each side) and pineapple until good grill marks appear - brushing both with teriyaki sauce once flipped
While they cook, combine mayo, a couple tablespoons teriyaki sauce and sriracha - mix well and set aside
When patties are almost done, add cheese, close lid and allow to melt and toast buns
Build burgers: bun, sauce, lettuce, patty, mushrooms, crispy onions, top bun