====== Teriyaki Burger ======

===== Info =====
^Given By:  |  Bill  |
^Preparation Time:  |  1 hr  |
^Serving Size:  |  4  |

===== Ingredients =====
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**Burger**
  * 1.25 to 1.5 lbs ground beef
  * 1/4 cup grated carrots
  * 1/4 cup chopped scallions
  * 1/8 tsp ginger
  * 2 tsp soy sauce
  * 1/2 tsp sriracha sauce
  * 4 slices fresh pineapple
  * lettuce
  * burger buns

**Pineapple teriyaki sauce**
  * 1/2 tbsp cornstarch
  * 1/4 cup water
  * 1/4 cup soy sauce
  * 1/2 cup pineapple juice, from squeezing fresh pineapple slices
  * 3 Tbsp brown sugar
  * 1/8 tsp ginger
  * 1 garlic clove, minced

===== Instructions =====
Peel carrots and grate.  Combine ground beef, carrots, scallions, ginger, soy sauce, and sriracha sauce.  Make 4 patties to desired sizes, then press down in the center with your thumb to prevent bulging.  Slice fresh pineapple, saving a few slices to squeeze later to get enough juice, then set pineapple slices and burger patties aside.

Combine cornstarch and water in a bowl, allow to dissolve, then set aside.  In a saucepan, mix soy sauce, pineapple juice, brown sugar, ginger, and garlic.  Slowly bring to a boil and simmer until sauce reduces, 8 to 12 minutes.  Add cornstarch and water mixture and simmer until thick, 1 to 2 minutes.  Remove from heat and set sauce aside to cool.

Preheat the grill, then grill patties to desired doneness.  Grill the pineapple slices 2 to 3 minutes per side over direct medium heat.  Serve on toasted buns with lettuce, burger, pineapple, and sauce.

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