Hawaiian Hamburgers with Grilled Pineapple
Elevate your burger game with these Hawaiian Hamburgers with Grilled Pineapple—a tropical twist on a backyard classic. Juicy, perfectly seasoned beef patties are flame-grilled to perfection, topped with melted Swiss cheese, and crowned with caramelized pineapple rings brushed with tangy teriyaki sauce. Nestled in buttery, toasted buns alongside crisp lettuce, red onion, and optional creamy mayo, these burgers deliver a mouthwatering explosion of sweet, savory, and smoky flavors. Perfect for summer barbecues or weeknight dinners, this easy-to-make recipe comes together in just 35 minutes and serves four. Treat your taste buds to a mini island getaway with these irresistible Hawaiian-inspired burgers!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Ground beef (80/20 lean-to-fat ratio)
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 4 slices Pineapple rings (fresh or canned)
- 0.5 cup Teriyaki sauce
- 4 slices Swiss cheese slices
- 4 units Burger buns
- 2 tablespoons Butter (for toasting buns)
- 0.5 unit Red onion (sliced)
- 4 leaves Lettuce leaves
- 4 tablespoons Mayo (optional, for spreading)
Instructions
Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Mix gently until just combined, being careful not to overwork the meat.
Divide the beef mixture into 4 equal portions and shape them into burger patties, slightly larger than the buns as they will shrink during cooking.
Brush the pineapple rings lightly with teriyaki sauce.
Place the burger patties on the hot grill. Cook for 3-5 minutes per side, depending on your desired level of doneness. During the last 2 minutes of cooking, add a slice of Swiss cheese to each patty to melt.
While the burgers are cooking, grill the pineapple rings for about 2-3 minutes per side until they are lightly charred and caramelized.
Cut the burger buns in half if they aren’t already split, and spread a thin layer of butter on the cut sides. Toast the buns on the grill for 1-2 minutes until golden brown.
Assemble the burgers: Spread a dollop of mayo on the bottom half of each bun if desired. Place a lettuce leaf, followed by a cooked burger patty, a grilled pineapple ring, a slice of red onion, and the top half of the bun.
Serve immediately with additional teriyaki sauce on the side for dipping, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
726 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 48.3 g | 62% | |
| Saturated Fat | 19.3 g | 97% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 123 mg | 41% | |
| Sodium | 2291 mg | 100% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 40.0 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.6 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.5 g | ||
| Protein | 32.2 g | 64% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 294 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 3.9 mg | 21% | |
| Potassium | 491 mg | 10% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
