Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
1.5 lb

tuna steaks

fresh

2 unit

garlic cloves

chopped

2 inch

gingerroot

minced

3 tbsp

tamari dark soy sauce

2 unit

scallions

chopped

0.5 unit

red bell pepper

finely chopped

2 tsp

sesame oil

2 tsp

McCormick's Montreal Brand steak seasoning

1 tbsp

light-in-color oil

0.5 lb

shiitake mushroom

coarsely chopped

1 pinch

coarse salt

4 unit

sesame kaiser rolls

split

8 unit

mango chutney

4 leaves

red leaf lettuce

8 unit

wasabi mustard

1 unit

exotic root vegetable chips

1 unit

pickled ginger

Step 1
~2 min

Preheat a nonstick griddle or grill pan to high heat.

Step 2
~2 min

Cube tuna into bite-size pieces.

Step 3
~2 min

Place tuna in a food processor and pulse until coarsely ground to the consistency of ground beef or turkey.

Step 4
~2 min

Transfer the ground tuna to a bowl.

Step 5
~2 min

Combine the ground tuna with chopped garlic, minced gingerroot, dark soy sauce, chopped scallions, finely chopped red bell pepper, sesame oil, steak seasoning, and black pepper.

Step 6
~2 min

Form the mixture into 4 large patties, about 1 1/2 inches thick.

Step 7
~2 min

Drizzle both sides of the patties with light-in-color oil.

Step 8
~2 min

Cook the tuna burgers for 3 minutes on each side for rare, or up to 6 minutes on each side for well done.

Step 9
~2 min

Preheat broiler.

Step 10
~2 min

In a medium nonstick skillet over high heat, sauté the chopped shiitake mushrooms for 2-3 minutes in 1 tablespoon of light oil.

Step 11
~2 min

Season the sautéed mushrooms with salt and pepper.

Step 12
~2 min

Open up the sesame kaiser rolls and lightly toast them under the broiler.

Step 13
~2 min

Spread mango chutney on the bottom half of each toasted bun.

Step 14
~2 min

Top the chutney with a tuna burger, sautéed shiitake mushrooms, and red leaf lettuce.

Step 15
~2 min

Spread wasabi mustard or sweet hot mustard on the top half of the bun and set it in place.

Step 16
~2 min

Serve the burgers with exotic chips and pickled ginger, if desired.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Use high-quality tuna for best flavor.

Don't overcook the tuna; it's best served rare to medium-rare.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Patties can be formed ahead of time and refrigerated.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Moderate
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a side of sweet potato fries or a green salad.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Edamame
Seaweed Salad

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Asia

Cultural Significance

Fusion cuisine reflecting Asian flavors.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Lunch
Dinner
Summer
BBQ

Popularity Score

70/100

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