Hawaiian BBQ Burger with Grilled Pineapple

Hawaiian BBQ Burger with Grilled Pineapple

Smoky grilled beef patties topped with caramelized pineapple and tangy BBQ sauce.

Total 35 min Makes 4 servings Calories 620/serving

Dietary

Nut free

Allergens

Dairy, Wheat, Red meat

These burgers pair juicy grilled beef with charred pineapple rings, melted provolone, and a smoky-sweet barbecue sauce for a tropical twist on a classic. Crisp lettuce and red onion add crunch, while a toasted bun holds it all together. They're well suited for backyard cookouts or weeknight grilling when you want something a little different.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds ground beef, 80/20
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 4 slices pineapple rings, fresh or canned
  • 4 slices provolone cheese
  • 4 hamburger buns, split
  • 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
  • 4 leaves lettuce
  • 4 slices red onion
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Method

  1. Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.

  2. In a bowl, gently mix the ground beef with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Divide into 4 equal portions and shape into patties about 3/4-inch thick.

  3. Brush the pineapple rings lightly with vegetable oil.

  4. Grill the patties for 4 to 5 minutes per side, or until a thermometer inserted into the center reads 160°F.

  5. During the last 2 minutes of cooking, top each patty with a slice of provolone cheese to melt.

  6. Grill the pineapple rings for 2 to 3 minutes per side, until lightly charred and caramelized.

  7. Toast the cut sides of the buns on the grill for about 1 minute, until lightly golden.

  8. Spread barbecue sauce on the bottom bun, then layer with lettuce, the cheesy beef patty, a grilled pineapple ring, and a slice of red onion.

  9. Drizzle a bit more barbecue sauce over the top, cap with the bun lid, and serve immediately.

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    Hawaiian BBQ Burger with Grilled Pineapple

    These burgers pair juicy grilled beef with charred pineapple rings, melted provolone, and a smoky-sweet barbecue sauce for a tropical twist on a classic. Crisp lettuce and red onion add crunch, while a toasted bun holds it all together. They're well suited for backyard cookouts or weeknight grilling when you want something a little different.

    35 min 4 servings 620 cal

    Ingredients

    • 1 1/2 pounds ground beef, 80/20
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
    • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
    • 4 slices pineapple rings, fresh or canned
    • 4 slices provolone cheese
    • 4 hamburger buns, split
    • 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
    • 4 leaves lettuce
    • 4 slices red onion
    • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

    Method

    1. 1

      Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.

    2. 2

      In a bowl, gently mix the ground beef with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Divide into 4 equal portions and shape into patties about 3/4-inch thick.

    3. 3

      Brush the pineapple rings lightly with vegetable oil.

    4. 4

      Grill the patties for 4 to 5 minutes per side, or until a thermometer inserted into the center reads 160°F.

    5. 5

      During the last 2 minutes of cooking, top each patty with a slice of provolone cheese to melt.

    6. 6

      Grill the pineapple rings for 2 to 3 minutes per side, until lightly charred and caramelized.

    7. 7

      Toast the cut sides of the buns on the grill for about 1 minute, until lightly golden.

    8. 8

      Spread barbecue sauce on the bottom bun, then layer with lettuce, the cheesy beef patty, a grilled pineapple ring, and a slice of red onion.

    9. 9

      Drizzle a bit more barbecue sauce over the top, cap with the bun lid, and serve immediately.