Teriyaki Turkey Burgers

This recipe makes some fantastic turkey burgers! Now, you can easily make your own teriyaki sauce for the recipe, but if you don't have the time store bought will do as a substitute. This is perfect for the meat-lover that is looking for a lighter burger. Salty and sweet teriyaki sauce lends the leaner meat a fabulous complexity of flavor. Umami indeed.


Teriyaki Turkey Burgers

Makes 8 - 10 burger patties

2.5 lbs. ground turkey
1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
4 green onions, sliced
1/2 cup teriyaki
Freshly ground pepper, to taste

1. combine all ingredients in a big mixing bowl
2. Separate mixture in two equal parts. Each part will make 4 - 5 large patties.
3. Brush olive oil on grill grating and grill over medium flame for about 5 minutes per side. Make sure they are thoroughly cooked before taking them off of the flame.
4. Serve on burger buns with your favorite fixings.

I hope you enjoy this recipe and I welcome your feedback!