Fire up the grill – it’s outdoor barbecue season! The whole family will enjoy these tangy Asian Burgers with garlic and ginger. Pair these with summer slaw, some tasty grilled sides, and enjoy a summertime feast!

Asian beef burger with corn and cabbage slaw on a white plate.
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My family tries to make the most of outdoor barbecue season by firing up the grill as often as we can. Dinner outside on the back deck is such a treat! And you’ve gotta just love the smell of yummy food cooking up on the grill on a gorgeous summer day.

If you have plans to grill soon, elevate your next meal with these tangy, juicy, oh so fresh Asian Burgers.

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🌟 What makes these Asian burgers so amazing

Asian beef burger with bun and corn and cabbage slaw.


These Asian-style burgers are super juicy and tender. And the flavors are a nice, refreshing change from traditional burgers. Here are three great reasons to love them!

  • Asian flavors: I mix in traditional Asian flavors like soy sauce, sesame oil, and ginger to take these burgers to the next level.
  • Quick: These burgers come together in just 20 minutes from start to finish!
  • Great for bbq parties: Make these in batches and throw them on the grill. They’re perfect for outdoor get togethers!

🛒 Ingredients for Asian-style beef burgers

Ingredients for asian burgers - ground beef, soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, green onions.

To make these burgers, you’ll need:

Ground beef: I use leaner beef but with still some fat content for flavor, such as a 80% lean meat and 20% fat mix.

Soy Sauce – this is a classic for many of the Asian recipes you’ll find on this site. I often use coconut aminos as a gluten-free substitute.

Toasted Sesame Oil – this gives the burgers just a hint of smoky flavoring and helps enhance the soy sauce flavors.

Garlic – a staple in almost every savory dish I make, this is especially important in the Asian recipes I make. Feel free to use more or less garlic, depending on your tastebuds.

Ginger – another Asian cooking staple, ginger gives these burgers a beautiful zing and just a hint of spice.

Green Onions – be sure to slice these very thinly. They are meant to add a little bit of freshness and herbaceousness to the burgers.

✅ Step-by-step instructions

  1. Mix together all of the ingredients in a large bowl.
  2. Form 4 large burger patties.

3. Grill over high heat (450°F) for a total of 10 minutes (5 minutes on each side). 4. Remove from the grill and serve immediately.

❓Recipe FAQs

Asian burger overhead topped with corn and peaches slaw.
What are good toppings for Asian burgers?

For summertime, when it’s hot and humid, I prefer to skip the melty cheese and piled-on cooked toppings. Instead, I prefer a fresh, crisp summer slaw with corn, tomatoes, and peaches.

Can I use leaner beef?

Absolutely! You can can a 90/10 beef to fat ratio if you prefer. Just remember, the higher the fat content, the juicier the burgers tend to be.

🍽 What to serve with these burgers

Asian burgers with slaw, corn on the cob, watermelon slices, and buns.

These Asian burgers are calling for sides that are also grilled, and sides that are cool and refreshing. Serve them with a crisp Summer Slaw or a Corn and Quinoa Caprese Salad.

Grill up some corn on the cob at the same time the burgers are grilling and slice up some watermelon for an instant outdoor summer feast!

🍷 What wine pairs well with Asian burgers?

Dr Loosen Riesling wine bottle.

Riesling is a light wine wine with lively acidity that traditionally pairs well with many Asian flavors. This Dr. Loosen 2018 Blue Slate Riesling Kabinett is almost effervescent, with aromatic citrus and honeysuckle. It brings out the beautiful medley of garlic, ginger, soy sauce, and sesame oil in the burgers.

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Asian Burger

5 from 6 votes
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4
These Asian style burgers are studded with ginger, garlic, and green onions.
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Ingredients 

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 tablespoon garlic, minced (about 2 garlic cloves)
  • 1 tablespoon ginger root, peeled and minced
  • 2 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce, or coconut aminos
  • 2 teaspoons green onions, finely sliced

Instructions 

  • Mix together all of the ingredients in a large bowl. Form 4 large burger patties. Grill over high heat (450°F) for a total of 10 minutes (5 minutes on each side). Remove from the grill and serve immediately.

Notes

Grilling tip: Make a dimple in the center of the burgers before grilling to prevent them from shrinking too much and puffing up during cooking.
 

Nutrition

Calories: 319kcal, Carbohydrates: 2g, Protein: 21g, Fat: 25g, Saturated Fat: 9g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 11g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 81mg, Sodium: 831mg, Potassium: 353mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 1g, Vitamin A: 10IU, Vitamin C: 1mg, Calcium: 28mg, Iron: 3mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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5 Comments

  1. Laura says:

    5 stars
    I made this yesterday, delicious. Thank you for the idea

  2. Kathi says:

    5 stars
    Oh my gosh my family will love these! Love the easy to find ingredients as well!

  3. Luci says:

    5 stars
    My husband loves Asian beef burgers so I know we will be making these very soon! These burgers look delicious, I can picture them with so many sides! I’m saving this for our next BBQ because I know they’ll be a hit!

  4. Noelle says:

    5 stars
    These were so good! I love the switch up from a regular burger, huge hit in my house!!

  5. Bhawana says:

    5 stars
    You clicked burger so beautifully and they are looking so tempting. I love homemade patties to go with them. A great weekend meal for me.