These grilled teriyaki burgers with pineapple are a flavorful twist on a classic, combining savory beef patties infused with soy sauce, garlic, and ginger with the sweetness of grilled pineapple slices. The smoky, caramelized pineapple enhances the rich teriyaki flavors, making each bite irresistible. Perfect for summer cookouts, these burgers are easy to make and pair beautifully with your favorite toppings.
Course Main Dish, Sandwiches
Cuisine American
Keyword 4th of july, grilling, hamburgers, memorial day, summer, teriyaki
1 ¼lbsground beefno less than 15% fat- you want to keep them moist
28oz canpineapple slices (or slice it up fresh),divided (I used canned)
¼cuplow-sodium soy sauce
¼cupgreen onionschopped
1tspfresh gingerpeeled and grated
¼tspblack pepper
1clovegarlicminced
4hamburger buns
Instructions
In a large bowl, combine beef, 2 pineapple slices (chopped finely), soy sauce, onions, ginger, pepper and garlic. Divide beef mixture into 4 equal portions, shaping each into a ½-inch-thick patty.
Preheat grill. Place burgers on grill rack; grill 4 minutes on each side or until desired degree of doneness and grill the remaining pineapple slices. Serve on toasted buns topped with 2 pineapple slices on each burger. Serve with desired condiments. Servings: 4
Notes
Note: I topped my burger with a splash of steak sauce, light mayo, spinach leaves and havarti cheese.