Hawaiian Burger

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 30 min.
Yield 4 servings
Test Kitchen Approved
Say aloha to a dinner with a tropical twist: Here's how to make a bacon and pineapple Hawaiian burger.

Ingredients

  • 1 can (8 ounces) sliced pineapple
  • 3/4 cup reduced-sodium teriyaki sauce
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 large sweet onion, sliced
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 4 sesame seed or onion buns, split and toasted
  • 4 lettuce leaves
  • 4 slices Swiss cheese
  • 4 bacon strips, cooked

Directions

  1. Drain pineapple juice into a small bowl; add teriyaki sauce. Place 3 tablespoons in a shallow dish. Add pineapple slices; turn to coat and set aside.
  2. Shape beef into 4 patties; place in an 8-in. square baking dish. Pour remaining teriyaki sauce mixture over patties; marinate for 5-10 minutes, turning once.
  3. Remove patties from marinade; discard marinade. Grill, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat for 6-9 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 160°. Meanwhile, in a small skillet, saute onion in butter until tender, about 5 minutes; set aside.
  4. Remove pineapple from marinade; discard marinade. Place pineapple on grill or under broiler to heat through. Layer bottom buns with lettuce and onion. Top with burgers, cheese, pineapple and bacon. Replace tops.

Nutrition Facts

1 burger: 513 calories, 25g fat (11g saturated fat), 96mg cholesterol, 716mg sodium, 39g carbohydrate (17g sugars, 3g fiber), 33g protein.

I love hamburgers and tropical fruit, so it just seemed natural for me to combine them. My family frequently requests this unique Hawaiian pineapple burger recipe. It's a nice change of pace! —Joi McKim-Jones, Waikoloa, Hawaii
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