Asian-Style Hamburgers

• 1 1/2 lbs ground beef
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons ketchup
• 1 tablespoon white vinegar
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 6 hamburger buns, split
• 6 leaves lettuce, and (optional)
• tomatoes, slices (optional)

1. Shape meat into six patties and place in a shallow dish.
2. In a bowl, whisk together the oil, soy sauce, ketchup, vinegar, garlic and pepper.
3. Set aside 1/4 cup for basting and refrigerate.
4. Pour remaining marinade over the patties.
5. Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours.
6. Grill burgers, uncovered, over medium heat for 5-6 minutes on each side until meat juices run clear, basting with reserved marinade.
7. Serve on hamburger buns with lettuce leaves and tomato slices if desired.

ground beef, vegetable oil, soy sauce, ketchup, white vinegar, garlic, pepper, buns, leaves lettuce, tomatoes

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/asian-style-hamburgers-279705 (may not work)