Umami Beef Burgers with Katsu Mayo and Sesame Almond Salad

These umami beef burgers are a flavor explosion in every bite. Juicy patties are seasoned with scallions and panko, then glazed with a sweet-savory katsu sauce that caramelizes beautifully. Topped with a creamy katsu mayo and served on toasted potato buns with crisp lettuce, they’re anything but ordinary.

On the side, a refreshing salad of chopped lettuce tossed in sesame dressing gets a crunchy boost from sliced almonds and scallion greens. Ready in just 20 minutes, this is the perfect weeknight dinner when you want something quick, satisfying and packed with bold flavors.

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Ingredients

4 tablespoon Katsu SauceView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit Baby LettuceView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1.5 ounce Sesame DressingView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

10 ounce Ground BeefView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit Chicken Stock ConcentrateView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 tablespoon MayonnaiseView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

0.25 cup Panko BreadcrumbsView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 unit ScallionsView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 unit Potato BunsView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

0.5 ounce Sliced AlmondsView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 teaspoon (tsp) SaltView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 teaspoon (tsp) Cooking OilView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

teaspoon (tsp) Black PepperView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

Instructions

1. Wash and dry produce. Trim and thinly slice scallions on a diagonal, separating whites from greens. Trim and discard root end from lettuce; separate leaves. Reserve two whole leaves for assembling burgers. Chop remaining leaves into bite-size pieces.
2. In a medium bowl, combine ground beef, scallion whites, chicken stock concentrate, panko, ½ teaspoon salt and pepper. Form into two patties, each slightly wider than a burger bun. Heat a drizzle of oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add patties and cook until browned and cooked through, 3-5 minutes per side. In the last minute of cooking, top patties with half the katsu sauce; cover pan and cook until sauce is warmed through and patties are coated, 40-60 seconds more.
3. Meanwhile, halve and toast potato buns until golden brown. In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise and remaining katsu sauce.
4. In a large bowl, toss chopped lettuce with sesame dressing. Season with salt and pepper if desired.
5. Spread cut sides of buns with katsu mayo. Fill buns with patties and reserved whole lettuce leaves.
6. Divide burgers and salad between plates. Sprinkle salad with sliced almonds and scallion greens. Serve.

Recipe Tips

FAQ

Can I use ground pork instead of beef?

Yes, ground pork works well and adds a different flavor profile. Just ensure it’s cooked through to 160°F.

What can I substitute for katsu sauce?

You can mix equal parts ketchup, Worcestershire sauce and soy sauce with a little sugar to mimic the sweet-savory flavor.

How do I store leftovers?

Store the patties and salad separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat patties in a skillet.