Description
A juicy, sweet, and savory burger featuring grilled pineapple rings and a sticky teriyaki glaze, ready in just 30 minutes. Perfect for a quick summer meal with a tropical twist.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef (80/20 lean-to-fat ratio)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- ½ cup teriyaki sauce (120 ml)
- 4 fresh pineapple rings
- 4 hamburger buns (preferably brioche or potato)
- ¼ cup mayonnaise (optional, 60 ml)
- 4 green leaf lettuce leaves
- ¼ medium red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (15 ml)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, gently combine the ground beef with a pinch of salt and a few grinds of black pepper. Divide into 4 equal portions and shape into patties about ¾ inch thick. Make a small dimple in the center of each patty.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat (375°F to 400°F). Brush pineapple rings with olive oil.
- Grill pineapple rings for about 2 minutes per side until caramelized. Remove and set aside.
- Place patties on the grill and cook for 4-5 minutes on the first side. Flip, brush generously with teriyaki sauce, and cook another 4-5 minutes, brushing again with sauce. Use a meat thermometer to ensure internal temperature reaches 160°F.
- Toast buns cut-side down on the grill for 1-2 minutes until lightly toasted.
- Assemble burgers by spreading mayo (if using) on bottom buns, layering lettuce, teriyaki-glazed patty, grilled pineapple ring, and red onion slices. Top with the bun.
- Serve immediately with your favorite sides.
Notes
Make a dimple in the patties to prevent puffing up. Brush teriyaki sauce only after flipping to avoid burning. Use fresh pineapple for best caramelization. Toast buns on the grill to prevent sogginess. Let burgers rest a few minutes after grilling to lock in juices. Double the teriyaki sauce for dipping.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 14
- Sodium: 700
- Fat: 24
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Carbohydrates: 45
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 30
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