Jul 13 2026
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Umami Burger Recipe

Inspired by Umami Asian Cuisine
Time30m
Serves2

Juicy beef burger with umami sauce.

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Ingredients

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Burger Patty

Umami Sauce

Burger Assembly

Method

Prepare the Burger Patty

  1. 1

    Mix Ingredients

    In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix gently with your hands until just combined, being careful not to overwork the meat.

  2. 2

    Form Patties

    Divide the mixture into two equal portions and shape them into patties, about ¾ inch thick. Make a slight indentation in the center of each patty to prevent them from puffing up during cooking.

Make the Umami Sauce

  1. 3

    Combine Ingredients

    In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, miso paste, Worcestershire sauce, Sriracha, and sesame oil until smooth and well combined.

Cook the Patties

  1. 4

    Heat the Grill or Pan

    Preheat your grill or a skillet over medium-high heat. If using a skillet, add a little oil to prevent sticking.

  2. 5

    Cook Patties

    Place the patties on the grill or skillet and cook for about 4-5 minutes on one side. Flip them over and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes, or until they reach your desired doneness. If using cheese, place it on the patties during the last minute of cooking to melt.

Assemble the Burger

  1. 6

    Toast the Buns

    Optional: Lightly toast the burger buns on the grill or in the skillet until golden brown.

  2. 7

    Build the Burger

    Spread a generous amount of umami sauce on the bottom half of each bun. Layer the lettuce, cooked patty, tomato slices, and pickles. Drizzle more umami sauce on top if desired, then place the top half of the bun on.

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