Teriyaki Pineapple Turkey Burger with Swiss

Ingredients

• 1 1/4 pounds ground turkey
• 2 tablespoons teriyaki sauce, plus more for brushing
• 2 tablespoons panko breadcrumbs
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 4 pineapple rings, fresh or canned
• 4 slices Swiss cheese
• 4 hamburger buns
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 4 leaves lettuce
• 4 slices red onion

Method

1. 1

   In a large bowl, combine the ground turkey, 2 tablespoons teriyaki sauce, panko, minced garlic, ground ginger, salt, and pepper. Mix gently with your hands just until combined.

2. 2

   Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and shape into patties about 3/4 inch thick, pressing a slight dimple in the center of each.

3. 3

   Heat a 9-inch skillet or grill pan over medium heat with the vegetable oil. Pat the pineapple rings dry and sear until golden with light char marks, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.

   4:00 · Sear pineapple
4. 4

   In the same skillet, cook the turkey patties over medium heat for 5 to 6 minutes per side, until an internal temperature of 165°F is reached.

   5:00 · Cook turkey patties
5. 5

   Brush the tops of the patties with additional teriyaki sauce during the last minute of cooking, then top each with a slice of Swiss cheese and cover the skillet until the cheese melts, about 1 minute.

   1:00 · Melt cheese
6. 6

   Toast the hamburger buns, cut-side down, in a dry skillet or under the broiler until lightly golden, about 1 minute.

   1:00 · Toast buns
7. 7

   Spread mayonnaise on the bottom buns, then layer with lettuce, a turkey patty with melted Swiss, a seared pineapple ring, and a slice of red onion. Close with the top buns and serve warm.