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Miso Glazed Burger Recipe

Meghan Yager
These spicy Miso Glazed Burgers with Asian Cucumber Pickles are my twist on a thick and juicy sandwich of beefy goodness. The grilled patties are spicy and savory, with a rich miso glaze that brings out the savory flavors in the meat. Time to fire up the grill!
3.20 from 5 votes
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Cuisine Asian
Servings 2 1 burger
Calories 798 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2/3 pound Ground Chuck
  • 3 teaspoons Sriracha Chili Sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Chinese Five Spice
  • 2 Sesame Seed Buns split and toasted
  • 2 tablespoons Miso Paste (yellow or white fermented soybean paste)
  • 2 tablespoons Mirin
  • 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce
  • 1/2 tablespoon Brown Sugar
  • 1/2 cup Rice Wine Vinegar
  • 1/2 cup Water
  • 1/3 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1/2 tablespoon Kosher Salt
  • 2 cups English cucumber thinly sliced
  • Mashed Avocado
  • Grilled Sweet Onions
  • Crushed Red Pepper Flakes

Instructions
 

  • Preheat grill.
  • Add vinegar, water, sugar, and salt for the pickles to a medium saucepan. Bring mixture to a boil, stirring occasionally, over high heat.
  • Remove pan from heat and add cucumber slices. Cover with a double layer of paper towels, pressing down until the towel is completely wet with the liquid.
  • Let rest for 10 minutes.
  • Add cucumber slices to a mason jar, then fill with liquid discarding any remaining liquid.
  • Seal and place in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
  • In a large bowl, combine beef, Sriracha, salt, pepper, and Chinese five spice in a medium bowl. I like to use my hands to combine the meat mixture.
  • Divide meat mixture in half and form into patties.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together all ingredients for the glaze. Set aside.
  • Place burgers on the grill, cover, and cook until browned on the bottom, about 3 to 4 minutes. Flip patties and brush with miso glaze. Cook for 3 minutes, turn again, and brush the top and sides with the miso glaze.
  • Grill until patties are cooked through to desired temperature (it took me an additional 4 to 5 minutes). Continue to flip every minute or so, glazing between each flip, for the remaining cooking time.
  • Spread a thick layer of mashed avocado on the bottom of each toasted half of the bun.
  • Place the burgers on top, following by grilled yellow onion slices, Asian cucumber pickle slices, and a pinch of red pepper flakes.
  • Top with the other halves of the buns and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 798kcalCarbohydrates: 94gProtein: 29gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 1gSodium: 3115mgFiber: 1gSugar: 66g
Keyword Asian, Avocados, Burgers, Cucumbers, Grilled, Grilling, Hamburgers, Pickles, Sauces, Spicy
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