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Hawaiian Teriyaki Burger
Carolina Gomez

Hawaiian Teriyaki Burgers

Hawaiian Teriyaki Burgers are juicy grilled patties topped with pineapple, cheese, and homemade teriyaki sauce for a sweet-savory tropical bite.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 2
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Hawaiian / Fusion
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • For the Teriyaki Sauce:
  • ½ cup soy sauce
  • ¼ cup pineapple juice
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp fresh ginger grated
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water slurry
  • For the Burgers:
  • 1 lb ground beef or ground chicken/turkey
  • 1 egg
  • ½ cup breadcrumbs
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 4 pineapple rings grilled or canned
  • 4 slices provolone or Swiss cheese
  • 4 burger buns
  • Lettuce & tomato optional toppings

Equipment

  • Grill or grill pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Knife & cutting board
  • Small saucepan
  • Whisk
  • Spatula

Method
 

  1. In a saucepan, combine soy sauce, pineapple juice, brown sugar, honey, garlic, and ginger.
  2. Bring to a simmer, then whisk in cornstarch slurry until thickened. Set aside.
  3. In a bowl, mix ground beef, egg, breadcrumbs, salt, and pepper. Form into 4 patties.
  4. Grill patties over medium heat for 4–5 minutes per side, until cooked through.
  5. In the last minute of grilling, add cheese slices on top of patties.
  6. Grill pineapple rings for 2 minutes per side until caramelized.
  7. Toast burger buns lightly.
  8. Assemble burgers with lettuce, tomato, patty, grilled pineapple, and teriyaki sauce.
  9. Serve hot with extra teriyaki sauce on the side.

Notes

Nutrition Facts (per burger, approx.):
  • Calories: 520
  • Protein: 32g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fat: 22g
  • Saturated Fat: 9g
  • Cholesterol: 115mg
  • Sodium: 1120mg
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Sugar: 14g