Teriyaki Beef Burgers
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"Everyone who tastes them agrees that these are not your ordinary burgers! A flavorful Asian-inspired marinade and crunchy water chestnuts make them a surefire crowd-pleaser." --Mitzi Sentiff of Alexandria, Virginia
SERVINGS: 6
CATEGORY: Lower Fat
METHOD: Grill (gas or charcoal)
TIME: Prep: 15 min. + marinating Grill: 10 min.
Ingredients:
- 1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef
- 1 can (8 ounces) water chestnuts, drained and chopped
- 1/2 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
- 1/3 cup sherry or reduced-sodium beef broth
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 6 lettuce leaves
- 6 hamburger buns, split
Directions:
In a large bowl, combine the beef and water chestnuts. Shape into six patties. Place in a 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. dish.
In a small bowl, combine the soy sauce, sherry or broth, onions, brown sugar, garlic and ginger. Pour 1/2 cup over patties; cover and refrigerate for 2-3 hours or overnight. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade for basting.
Coat grill rack with cooking spray before starting the grill. Drain and discard marinade. Grill patties, covered, over medium heat for 5-7 minutes on each side or until meat is no longer pink, basting occasionally with reserved marinade. Serve on lettuce-lined buns. Yield: 6 servings.