Grilled Pineapple Teriyaki Burger with Swiss

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 pounds ground beef, 80/20
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 cup teriyaki sauce
• 4 slices fresh pineapple rings
• 4 slices Swiss cheese
• 4 hamburger buns, split
• 1 tablespoon butter, softened
• 4 leaves lettuce
• 1 red onion, sliced into rings

Method

1. 1

   Preheat a grill to medium-high heat, about 400°F, and clean the grates well.

   10:00 · Preheat grill
2. 2

   Divide the ground beef into 4 equal portions and shape into patties slightly wider than the buns. Season both sides with salt and pepper.

3. 3

   Place the patties on the grill and cook 4 minutes without moving them.

   4:00 · Sear first side
4. 4

   Flip the patties, brush the tops generously with teriyaki sauce, and continue grilling 4 to 5 minutes for medium doneness.

   4:00 · Grill second side
5. 5

   During the last 2 minutes, place the pineapple rings on the grill and cook until caramelized and marked, flipping once.

   2:00 · Grill pineapple
6. 6

   Top each patty with a slice of Swiss cheese and close the grill lid for 1 minute to melt.

   1:00 · Melt cheese
7. 7

   Butter the cut sides of the buns and toast them on the grill, cut-side down, until golden, about 1 minute.

   1:00 · Toast buns
8. 8

   Assemble the burgers: place lettuce and red onion on the bottom buns, add the cheesy patties, top each with a grilled pineapple ring, and drizzle with additional teriyaki sauce if desired. Cap with the top buns and serve.