Description
Indulge in a taste of the tropics with this Hawaiian Burger recipe that combines sweet grilled pineapple, savory beef patties, and tangy teriyaki sauce for a delicious twist on a classic burger.
Ingredients
Scale
For the burger patties:
- 1 pound ground beef (80/20)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Additional ingredients:
- 4 slices pineapple (fresh or canned)
- 4 slices Swiss or provolone cheese
- 4 hamburger buns
- 1/4 cup teriyaki sauce
- 4 lettuce leaves
- 4 slices red onion
- 4 tablespoons mayonnaise (optional)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat the grill: Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
- Prepare the patties: Mix ground beef with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Form into 4 equal patties, pressing an indent in the center of each. Grill for 4–5 minutes per side.
- Grill the pineapple: Brush pineapple slices with oil and grill for 1–2 minutes per side.
- Assemble the burgers: Toast buns, then spread mayonnaise on them. Layer lettuce, burger patty, teriyaki sauce, grilled pineapple, and red onion. Serve immediately.
Notes
- You can use turkey or chicken patties instead of beef.
- Swap cheese for mozzarella or pepper jack for a spicier twist.
- Brioche buns complement the flavors well.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American, Hawaiian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 710 mg
- Fat: 29 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
