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, Annapolis, Maryland

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
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

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the beef and water chestnuts. Shape into six patties. Place in a 13x9-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. , Drain and discard marinade. Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. Grill patties, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 5-7 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 160° and juices run clear, basting occasionally with reserved marinade. Serve on lettuce-lined buns.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 335 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 56mg cholesterol, Sodium 924mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 27g protein. Diabetic Exchanges