Jerk Burgers
Get ready to ignite your taste buds with these bold and flavorful Jerk Burgers—a tropical twist on a classic! Combining a juicy blend of ground beef and pork, these patties are infused with aromatic jerk seasoning, garlic, scallions, and a hint of soy sauce and brown sugar for the perfect balance of spice and sweetness. Grilled pineapple slices take center stage, adding a caramelized burst of sunshine to every bite, while a zesty lime-infused mayo completes the flavor symphony. Perfectly nestled on toasted burger buns with crisp lettuce, these burgers are easy to prepare in just 30 minutes and pair wonderfully with sweet potato fries or a fresh green salad. Bring a taste of the tropics to your table with this enticing Jamaican-inspired burger recipe!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef (80/20 blend for best juiciness)
- 0.5 pound ground pork
- 2 tablespoons jerk seasoning blend
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 scallions, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 0.25 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 4 hamburger buns
- 4 pineapple slices
- 4 lettuce leaves
- 0.25 cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon lime juice
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, jerk seasoning blend, minced garlic, chopped scallions, soy sauce, brown sugar, and breadcrumbs. Mix thoroughly until the ingredients are evenly combined.
Form the mixture into 4 equal patties, ensuring they are slightly larger than your burger buns (they will shrink slightly during cooking).
Heat a large skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat and add the vegetable oil. Once hot, add the burger patties and cook for 4-5 minutes per side, or until fully cooked and the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).
While the patties cook, lightly grill the pineapple slices on the same skillet or grill pan for about 1 minute per side, until caramelized marks appear.
In a small bowl, mix the mayonnaise and lime juice to create a tangy mayo spread.
To assemble the burgers, spread the lime mayo on the bottom half of each burger bun. Top with a lettuce leaf, a jerk burger patty, a grilled pineapple slice, and then the top bun.
Serve immediately with your favorite sides, such as sweet potato fries or a fresh green salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3216 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 227.3 g | 291% | |
| Saturated Fat | 69.6 g | 348% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 16.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 584 mg | 195% | |
| Sodium | 2765 mg | 120% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 155.6 g | 57% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 66.1 g | 236% | |
| Total Sugars | 46.5 g | ||
| Protein | 200.3 g | 401% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.7 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 320 mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 18.6 mg | 103% | |
| Potassium | 1860 mg | 40% | |
*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.
