Soy-Miso Beef Burgers with Japanese-Seasoned Sweet Potato Fries

These delicious Soy-Miso Beef Burgers are packed with umami flavor from soy sauce and miso paste. Paired with crispy Japanese-seasoned sweet potato fries, this meal is a fusion of Japanese and American flavors thats sure to satisfy your burger cravings.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb ground beef
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon miso paste
• 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
• 1 egg
• 4 burger buns
• 4 lettuce leaves
• 4 slices of tomato
• 4 slices of red onion
• 4 slices of Swiss cheese optional
• 2 large sweet potatoes, cut into fries
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon Japanese seven-spice seasoning
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

In a mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, soy sauce, miso paste, grated ginger, minced garlic, breadcrumbs, and the egg

Mix until well combined

Form the mixture into 4 burger patties and season with salt and pepper

Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat

Grill the burger patties for about 4-5 minutes per side, or until they reach your desired level of doneness

If using cheese, add a slice of Swiss cheese to each patty during the last minute of cooking

While the burgers are cooking, preheat your oven to 425F 220C

In a large bowl, toss the sweet potato fries with vegetable oil and Japanese seven-spice seasoning until they are evenly coated

Spread the seasoned sweet potato fries in a single layer on a baking sheet and bake for about 20-25 minutes, or until they are golden brown and crispy, flipping them halfway through

Toast the burger buns on the grill for a minute or two until lightly browned

To assemble the burgers, place a lettuce leaf on the bottom half of each bun, followed by a burger patty, a slice of tomato, a slice of red onion, and the top half of the bun

Serve the Soy-Miso Beef Burgers with Japanese-Seasoned Sweet Potato Fries alongside your favorite condiments and enjoy