Terrific Teriyaki Burgers

Prep: 20 min Grill: 15 Min Yield: 6 servings


1/4 cup ketchup
2 Tbsp. reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 Tbsp. unsweetened crushed pineapple
1-1/2 tsp. minced fresh ginger-root
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
1 Tbsp. unsweetened crushed pineapple
3/4 lb. lean ground turkey
6 slices unsweetened pineapple
6 hamburger buns, split and toasted
6 lettuce leaves
6 slices of tomato

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

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

3.) Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. (Using a Griddler or George Foreman works too) Grill burgers, covered, over medium eat or broil 4 in. from the 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.

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

*Healthy Cooking Taste of Home 2011