Hawaiian Aloha Burgers with Grilled Pineapple
Loaded with grilled pineapple, red onion and a sweet teriyaki sauce, this pineapple burger recipe will be a must-have at your next cookout. Made with a simple burger mix, these aloha burgers are idea for a back yard barbecue, cookout or luau themed party.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowls These stainless steel mixing bowls are an essential cooking tool for every kitchen.
- Sauce Brush Ideal for brushing sauce, butter, and more. Great for grilling!
- Grilling Spatula These stainless steel grilling tools by OXO are perfect for quick grilling.
Ingredients
Burgers:
- 1 lb. ground beef (80/20 or 90/10 fat content)
- 2 Tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 Tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
- 4 hamburger buns
Toppings:
- 4 slices Swiss cheese (or other preferred cheese)
- 1/4 cup teriyaki sauce
- 4-8 pineapple rings canned or fresh-cut
- lettuce leaves
- sliced red onion
Instructions
- Preheat your gas grill to a medium-high heat, reaching about 400 degrees.
- For the burger patties: In a mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, Worcestershire, mayonnaise, salt, chili powder and pepper. Mix well. Using your hands, press and pat four quarter pound patties, making sure to wash hands before and after handling the raw meat.
- Reduce grill temperature to medium low. Grill the burgers for about 5 minutes per side for a medium doneness. Add the Swiss cheese, close the lid to the grill and let cheese melt for about 1 minute. Remove the burgers from the grill. When adding the burgers to the grill, you can also add the pineapple rings at the same time. Grill the pineapple for approximately 5 minutes per side to caramelize.
- Remove the burgers and pineapple from the grill. Cover burgers with foil and let rest for a couple minutes to help the burgers retain their juices.
- Add burgers to slices buns, and top with approximately 1-2 tablespoons of teriyaki sauce. Optionally, you can also enjoy each burger with lettuce leaves, red onions, and/or sliced tomatoes. Enjoy!
Notes
Recipe makes 4 burgers, 1 serving is 1 burger.
Need a vegetarian option: Omit the cheese and use veggie burgers or a plant-based burger. Grill according to package directions.
Leftover storage: Store cooked burgers in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Burgers will keep for up to 5 days refrigerated. Store other toppings in a separate container. Store buns at room temperature.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 594kcalCarbohydrates: 74gProtein: 46gFat: 36gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 18gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 130mgSodium: 1597mgFiber: 6gSugar: 30g
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