Hawaiian Burgers

One Aloha Hawaiian Burger drizzled with homemade teriyaki.

Super flavorful Whole30, Paleo, and Gluten Free burger recipe, great for cookouts and weeknight dinners alike!

Prep Time15

Cook Time15

Total Time30

Servings: servings

Calories: 500kcal

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

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

Toppings

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

Instructions

Prep the Toppings

Cook the bacon, wash the lettuce, slice the red onion.

Make the Teriyaki Sauce

Mince the garlic, dates, and ginger. Add all ingredients 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 beef with the teriyaki sauce, salt, pepper, and 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 pineapples 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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