Description
Hawaiian Teriyaki Burgers are juicy beef patties glazed with sweet and savory teriyaki sauce, topped with grilled pineapple, melted cheese, and fresh veggies—all stacked on a toasted bun. This tropical twist on a classic burger is perfect for summer grilling and backyard BBQs.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ lbs ground beef (80/20)
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 4 pineapple rings (fresh or canned)
- 4 slices provolone or Swiss cheese
- 4 hamburger buns, toasted
- 4 tablespoons mayonnaise (optional)
- ½ red onion, thinly sliced
- Green leaf lettuce, for topping
- For the teriyaki glaze:
- ½ cup soy sauce
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons pineapple juice
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, combine soy sauce, brown sugar, pineapple juice, and rice vinegar. Bring to a simmer over medium heat. Stir in cornstarch slurry and cook for 1–2 minutes until thickened. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Preheat grill or skillet to medium-high heat. In a bowl, mix ground beef with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Form into 4 burger patties.
- Grill burgers for about 4–5 minutes per side or until cooked to desired doneness. Brush with teriyaki glaze during the last minute of cooking. Top with cheese slices to melt.
- Grill pineapple rings for 1–2 minutes per side until lightly caramelized.
- Assemble burgers: Spread mayonnaise on the bottom buns (if using), then layer with lettuce, the teriyaki-glazed patty, grilled pineapple, red onion, and the top bun.
- Serve hot with extra teriyaki sauce on the side if desired.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate patties in some teriyaki sauce before grilling.
- Use brioche or Hawaiian buns for a sweet, soft touch.
- You can substitute beef with ground chicken or turkey if preferred.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
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