Hawaiian Teriyaki Burgers

Here’s a delicious recipe for Hawaiian Teriyaki Burgers that combines juicy beef patties with a sweet and savory teriyaki sauce, topped with fresh pineapple and other tasty ingredients!

Ingredients:

For the Burgers:

• 1 lb (450 g) ground beef (80/20 for best flavor)
• 1/4 cup teriyaki sauce (plus extra for brushing)
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 4 hamburger buns (preferably brioche or Hawaiian rolls)
• 4 slices of fresh pineapple
• 4 slices of Swiss cheese (or your cheese of choice)
• Optional toppings: Lettuce, tomato, red onion, and mayonnaise

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Burger Patties:

   • In a mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, teriyaki sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined; avoid overmixing.
   • Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and shape them into burger patties.

2. Grill the Pineapple:

   • Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
   • Grill the pineapple slices for about 2-3 minutes on each side, or until they have nice grill marks and are slightly caramelized. Remove from the grill and set aside.

3. Cook the Burgers:

   • On the same grill or grill pan, cook the burger patties for about 4-5 minutes on one side. Flip the patties and brush with additional teriyaki sauce.
   • Add a slice of Swiss cheese on top of each patty and cook for another 3-4 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the burgers are cooked to your desired doneness.

4. Toast the Buns:

   • If desired, toast the hamburger buns on the grill for about 1-2 minutes until golden brown.

5. Assemble the Burgers:

   • On the bottom half of each bun, place a lettuce leaf, followed by the teriyaki burger patty with melted cheese, a grilled pineapple slice, and any additional toppings you like (tomato, red onion, mayonnaise).
   • Top with the other half of the bun.

6. Serve:

   • Serve the Hawaiian Teriyaki Burgers immediately with your favorite sides, such as sweet potato fries or a fresh salad.

Enjoy your Hawaiian Teriyaki Burgers as a delicious and tropical twist on the classic burger!