Description
Savor the tropical delight of Hawaiian Teriyaki Pineapple Burgers, where sweet grilled pineapple meets savory teriyaki sauce and juicy burger patties. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for backyard barbecues or cozy nights at home. Impress your friends and family with this vibrant dish that brings a taste of paradise right to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef or turkey (85% lean)
- 1 cup fresh pineapple slices
- 1/2 cup teriyaki sauce
- 4 brioche burger buns
- 2 cups crisp romaine or butter lettuce
- 1/2 cup sliced onions (grilled or fresh)
- 4 slices Swiss or cheddar cheese (optional)
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat or heat a skillet on the stove.
- In a bowl, combine ground beef or turkey with salt and pepper. Shape into four equal patties, about 1 inch thick.
- Mix half of the teriyaki sauce into the meat mixture before forming patties.
- Grill patties for 5-6 minutes per side until they reach an internal temperature of 160°F (70°C).
- During the last few minutes of cooking, grill pineapple slices for about 3-4 minutes per side until charred.
- Assemble burgers by layering lettuce on the bottom bun, followed by the patty, grilled pineapple, cheese (if using), and drizzle with remaining teriyaki sauce before topping with the bun.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger (approx. 250g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg