These Teriyaki Cheeseburgers are an incredibly flavorful twist on a classic burger, bringing together seasoned juicy beef, melty cheese, sweet pineapple, and the best sweet and savory teriyaki glaze on top. Make these for an amazing burger that feels a little extra special, but is easy enough for any weeknight dinner!
These burgers are bold in flavor, but so easy to make! That makes them perfect for grilling all summer long. Don’t forget to add the Macaroni Salad or Sweet Potato Fries.
This recipe gives you juicy and flavorful burger patties that are seasoned with teriyaki sauce. We’re then adding more teriyaki sauce to the burgers as a glaze while grilling the patties. The sweet and savory sauce pairs so nicely with the juicy pineapple, and other fresh toppings! I love serving them on a buttery brioche bun, for a homemade burger that feels like it could be from a restaurant!
Why You’ll Love these Burgers
- Easy to Make: With simple ingredients, and just a few minutes of prep and cooking time, these are so easy, but feel restaurant quality.
- Amazing Flavor Combo: A little sweet, a little savory, and a little tangy all wrapped into one burger!
- Perfect for Grilling Season: You’ll love making these all summer long! They’re a great way to switch it up when you’re having a backyard BBQ.
Ingredients Needed
This is a quick overview of some of the ingredients you’ll need for this Teriyaki Burger recipe. Specific measurements and full recipe instructions are in the printable recipe card below.
- Ground Beef: I like an 80/20 beef, it has enough fat to give you a nice and juicy burger!
- Teriyaki Sauce: I like using my favorite homemade teriyaki sauce, but your favorite store bought sauce will work great.
- Cheese: You can use Cheddar, Provolone, or Swiss cheese!
- Burger Buns: I love a buttery brioche bun, they’re soft, and toast super nicely for a little extra crunch.
- Pineapple: You can slice fresh pineapple, or even use canned pineapple if you’re in a hurry.
- Toppings: Add your favorite burger toppings, lettuce, tomato, and yellow or red onion are all delicious!
How to make Teriyaki Burgers?
Step 1: Season the Ground Beef. Mix the ground beef, teriyaki sauce, garlic salt, and pepper in a bowl. Once combined don’t keep working the beef, it will be tough if it is over handled. Separate the meat into 4 portions, about 1/4 pound each and form each into a patty that is about as wide as your buns. Make a slight indent in the centers, which will keep the patties from puffing up in the middle.
Step 2: Grill the Burgers. Add the patties to a hot grill, heated to medium high heat. Flip them after about 3 to 5 min, and cook until they reach your desired doneness. Baste them a couple times throughout cooking with a small bowl of your teriyaki sauce. Add the pineapple rings to the grill, and cook them for about 2 to 3 minutes per side. Add the buns to the grill and toast for about 30 seconds until lightly charred.
Step 3: Add the Cheese. Add the cheese on top of each patty when they have about 1 minute left on the grill. Even if you remove the patties you can still add the cheese, it will melt from the heat of the burgers.
Step 4: Assemble the Burgers. Stack the burgers by taking a bottom bun, lettuce, patty with cheese, pineapple, and your favorite toppings. Spread mayonnaise on the top bun, and drizzle teriyaki sauce over the pineapple and toppings. Add your top bun and enjoy!
Tips and Tricks:
- Burger Temperatures: Check the internal temperature of the burger patties with a meat thermometer. You’ll cook the patties to 125°F for Rare. 135°F for Medium Rare. 145°F for Medium. 155°F for Medium Well, and 160°F for Well done. The FDA recommends cooking ground beet to 160°F for safety.
- Do Not Overwork the Meat: We want the burgers juicy, and tender. If the meat is over handled and overworked it will be tough.
- Add Your Favorite Burger Toppings: Add Lettuce, Tomatoes, Red Onion, or any of your favorite burger toppings!
Storage Instructions
Store the leftover burger patties in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat them in the microwave, a skillet, or air fryer until warm throughout. Store the toppings and buns separately, and assemble the burgers fresh when serving!
These juicy, sweet, mouthwatering burgers are one of my favorite burgers. I first had one in Kauai and I love that I can make this favorite at home, along with my coconut shrimp, and coconut french toast. All I need is a Virgin Lava Flow to add to the mix! You’ll love making these burgers that feel like they’re from a restaurant, but now you can eat them all summer long from your back yard!
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Teriyaki Cheeseburgers
Ingredients
- 1 pound Ground Beef
- 1/2 cup Teriyaki Sauce (Divided)
- 1 tsp Garlic Salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 4 slices Swiss Cheese (Or use your favorite)
- 8 Pineapple Slices
- 4 Brioche Burger Buns
- Other Burger Toppings (Red Onion, Tomato, Lettuce, etc.)
- 1/4 Cup Mayonnaise
Instructions
- In a large bowl, add the ground beef, 1/4 cup of the teriyaki sauce, garlic salt, and black pepper. Work them together, no longer than 30 seconds until combined. Do not overwork the meat. 1 pound Ground Beef, 1/2 cup Teriyaki Sauce, 1 tsp Garlic Salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper,
- Portion the meat into 4 equal sized portions, and flatten and shape them into 4 patties, as big across as your burger buns. Slightly indent the centers. Place them in the fridge until your grill is hot.
- Preheat the grill to Medium High Heat.
- Add the burgers to the grill and cook for 3 to 4 minutes on one side, then flip. Cook until they reach your desired doneness. While they are cooking brush another 1 to 2 TBS of the sauce over the top of the burgers.
- Add the Cheese to the burgers in their last minute of cooking. Remove from the grill and let them rest for about 2 minutes. 4 slices Swiss Cheese
- Add the Pineapple Slices to the grill and cook each side for 2 to 3 minutes. 8 Pineapple Slices
- Add the buns to the grill for about 30 seconds to 1 minute, until lightly charred. 4 Brioche Burger Buns
- Assemble the Burgers by taking half a bun and topping with your choice of burger toppings, patty with cheese, and two pineapple slices. Spread about 1/2 TBS of teriyaki sauce over the pineapple slices and let it drip down. Other Burger Toppings
- Spread Mayonnaise on the top burger bun and close the burger. Enjoy immediately. 1/4 Cup Mayonnaise
Notes
- Burger Temperatures: Check the internal temperature of the burger patties with a meat thermometer. You’ll cook the patties to 125°F for Rare. 135°F for Medium Rare. 145°F for Medium. 155°F for Medium Well, and 160°F for Well done. The FDA recommends cooking ground beet to 160°F for safety.
- Do Not Overwork the Meat: We want the burgers juicy, and tender. If the meat is over handled and overworked it will be tough.
- Add Your Favorite Burger Toppings: Add Lettuce, Tomatoes, Red Onion, or any of your favorite burger toppings!
Nutrition
These Teriyaki Cheeseburgers were first posted on May 27, 2015. The photos and blog text were updated on May 25, 2026.
Carole from Carole's Chatter says
Hi Ellen, this is a great burger. I hope you’ll add it to the Food on Friday collection over at Carole’s Chatter – and any other burgers you’ve done too!
Ellen Garrett says
Thanks, we have lots of great burgers.