Teriyaki Burger with Pineapple
These teriyaki burgers with pineapple are the perfect easy meal for a summer night. You can make them to impress guests or just for a yummy family dinner. If you want them to come together extra fast then use canned pineapple and premade teriyaki sauce.
Ingredients
Teriyaki Sauce
- ¼ cup Soy sauce
- ¼ cup Pineapple juice
- 2 Tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
- 3 Tablespoons Brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons Cornstarch
- ½ teaspoon Ground ginger
- ⅛ teaspoon Granulated garlic
Burgers
- 1 pound Ground beef or 4 beef patties
- 4 slices Pepper Jack cheese
- ½ cup Teriyaki sauce
- 1 Fresh pineapple or 1 can sliced
- 6-8 slices Cooked bacon
- 4 Hamburger buns toasted
- Mayonnaise
- Lettuce
Instructions
Teriyaki Sauce
- Combine all ingredients in a small saucepan, cook and stir until thickened and bubbly.
Burgers
- Preheat grill to high heat.
- Divide the hamburger into 4 equal pieces and shape into patties a little bit bigger then your bun. Season both sides with salt and pepper and brush with teriyaki sauce. Grill on high heat for 2-3 minutes per side or until cooked to your desired doneness. Place a slice of cheese on each patty during the last minute of cooking. Note: cooking times and temperatures will vary depending on your grill and how hot/cold it is outside.
- If you're using fresh pineapple Cut the bottom and top off the pineapple then cut the rind off. Make 4 round slices about 3/8-1/2 inch thick. Use a spoon, small cookie cutter or a knife to cut the core out of the center of the slices.If using canned then Remove the pineapple slices from the can and shake off any excess juice (use 2 rings per burger). Brush each side of the pineapples with teriyaki sauce. Grill on high heat for 2-3 minutes per side or until the they are caramelized.
- Spread the top and bottom bun with mayo and a little bit of teriyaki sauce. Place your patty on the bottom bun then top with the bacon, pineapple, lettuce, and top bun.