Description
A delicious blend of tangy teriyaki sauce and sweet caramelized pineapple on a juicy burger patty, perfect for summer cookouts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (or turkey)
- 1/2 cup teriyaki sauce
- 1 fresh pineapple, sliced
- 4 brioche or sesame seed burger buns
- 1 cup crisp lettuce (romaine or butter)
- Optional toppings: avocado, crispy bacon, cheese
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef (or turkey) and half the teriyaki sauce. Form into patties slightly larger than the buns.
- Preheat grill or skillet to medium-high heat. If using a skillet, add a touch of oil.
- Grill patties for 5-7 minutes on each side, basting with remaining teriyaki sauce. Ensure internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C) for beef or 165°F (74°C) for turkey.
- During the last few minutes of cooking, grill pineapple slices for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Toast burger buns on the grill or in a toaster.
- Assemble burgers by layering lettuce, the grilled patty, caramelized pineapple, and any additional toppings.
- Serve immediately, preferably with sweet potato fries or a light salad.
Notes
Experiment with different toppings and sauces for a personalized flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: burger, teriyaki, pineapple, summer, grilling