Hawaiian Burgers

One Aloha Hawaiian Burger drizzled with homemade teriyaki.

Hawaiian burgers are an easy way to make burger night feel extra special. Perfect for cookouts, family dinners, and summer grilling.

Prep Time15

Cook Time15

Total Time30

Servings: servings

Calories: 326kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

Hawaiian Burgers

1 lb. ground beef
2 tablespoons teriyaki sauce see below
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

Soy Free Teriyaki Sauce

2 cloves garlic
2 pitted medjool dates
1 inch ginger peeled (about 1 Tablespoon minced ginger)
1/4 cup coconut aminos
2 tablespoons rice vinegar sub apple cider vinegar if you don't have it

Toppings

8 pieces bacon
1 head bibb or butter lettuce
1/2 medium red onion
1 whole pineapple

Instructions

Prep the Toppings

Cook the 8 pieces bacon, wash the 1 head bibb or butter lettuce, slice the 1/2 medium red onion.

Make the Teriyaki Sauce

Mince the 2 cloves garlic, 2 pitted medjool dates, and 1 inch ginger. Add all ingredients (including 1/4 cup coconut aminos & 2 tablespoons rice vinegar) to a small saucepan and bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally.
Allow to cook together for about 8-10 minutes, or until reduced enough that the mixture coats the back of a spoon.
Optional step: Strain the sauce through cheesecloth or a fine mesh sieve, pressing the mixture gently to separate all the liquid from the food.

Make the Patties

Mix the 1 lb. ground beef with the 2 tablespoons teriyaki sauce, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder. Form into 4 patties.
Preheat your grill to medium heat. Set the burgers on the grill and cook for about 4-5 minutes per side for medium doneness.

Grill the Pineapple

Peel, core and slice the 1 whole pineapple into 1/4 - 1/2 inch slices.
Lay them directly on a well oiled and hot grill for about 3 minutes per side, but turn them often to prevent too much charring.

Assemble the Hawaiian Burgers

Fill each lettuce wrap with grilled pineapple and a burger patty, then pile it high with bacon, red onion, extra teriyaki. Enjoy!

Notes

Indoor cooking: Cook the burgers on the stovetop in a skillet over medium-high heat. Broil the pineapple slices on a lined baking sheet for about 3 minutes per side, just until they're charred, watching closely to avoid burning.

To make in advance: Mix the burger ingredients together and form them into patties. Place them on a plate side by side and cover tightly. Set in the refrigerator for up to a day before cooking. Set the plate on the counter for about 30 minutes before cooking. This allows the burgers to come closer to room temperature before cooking.

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