Terrific Teriyaki Burgers

1 1/2 C soft bread crumbs

1/2 C chopped Onion

1/4 C Water

2 Tbsp Sugar

1 Tbsp Soy Sauce

1 Clove garlic, minced (I used a few shakes of garlic powder)

Dash ground ginger

1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef (I used a pound for our family of 4)

6 hamburger buns

Sliced cucumbers (optional)

Lettuce leaves (optional)



Stir together the soft bread crumbs, onion, water, sugar, soy sauce, garlic, and ground ginger in a large mixing bowl. Add the ground beef and mix well. Shape the meat mixture into six 3/4 inch thick patties.
Grill uncovered, turning once, for 15-18 minutes or until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the side of patty registers 160 degrees. (I eye balled it and cooked until no longer pink)
For a gas grill, preheat grill. Reduce heat to medium. Place patties on the grill rack; cover and grill as above. Makes: 6 servings.

--Julie S.