Hawaiian Burgers

Hawaiian burgers are an easy way to make burger night feel extra special. Perfect for cookouts, family dinners, and summer grilling.

📝 Ingredients

• 1 lb. ground beef
• 2 tablespoons teriyaki sauce (see below)
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 2 cloves garlic (or 2 teaspoons minced garlic)
• 2 Medjool dates (pitted)
• 1 inch fresh ginger (or 1 teaspoon ginger paste)
• 1/4 cup coconut aminos (or low-sodium soy sauce)
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar (or distilled white vinegar)
• 8 pieces bacon
• 4 large lettuce leaves (or burger buns of choice)
• 1/2 medium red onion
• 4 fresh pineapple slices

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Cook 8 pieces bacon, wash 4 large lettuce leaves (if using), and cut ½ medium red onion into thick slices.
2. 2--- Make the Teriyaki Sauce ---
3. 3Mince 2 cloves garlic, 2 Medjool dates (pitted), and 1 inch fresh ginger. Add the minced ingredients to a small saucepan with ¼ cup coconut aminos and 2 tablespoons rice vinegar. Stir to combine, then bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat.
4. 4Allow sauce to simmer for 8-10 minutes, or until reduced enough to coat the back of a spoon.
5. 5Optional step: Strain the sauce through cheesecloth or a fine mesh sieve, pressing the mixture gently to separate all the liquid from the solids.
6. 6--- Make the Patties ---
7. 7Mix the 1 lb. ground beef with the 2 tablespoons teriyaki sauce, ¼ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper, and ¼ teaspoon garlic powder. Form into 4 patties.
8. 8Preheat your grill to medium heat. Set the burgers on the grill and cook for about 4-5 minutes per side for medium doneness.
9. 9--- Grill the Pineapple ---
10. 10Peel, core and cut 4 fresh pineapple slices about ½ inch thick. 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.
11. 11--- Assemble ---
12. 12Assemble each lettuce wrap or bun with a slice of grilled pineapple, a teriyaki burger patty, bacon, red onion, and extra teriyaki sauce Enjoy!