Description
These Tropical Burgers combine juicy grilled beef patties seasoned with classic spices and Worcestershire sauce, topped with melted provolone or Swiss cheese, caramelized pineapple slices, fresh lettuce, tomato, and red onion, all nestled in a toasted brioche bun slathered with savory teriyaki sauce. Perfect for summer grilling, this Hawaiian-style burger offers a delicious balance of sweet and savory flavors for a vibrant main course.
Ingredients
Scale
Beef Patties
- 1 1/2 pounds ground beef 80/20
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
Toppings & Buns
- 4 slices fresh pineapple
- 4 slices provolone or Swiss cheese
- 4 brioche burger buns, split
- 4 lettuce leaves
- 4 slices tomato
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup teriyaki sauce
Other
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat grill or grill pan: Heat your grill or stovetop grill pan to medium-high heat to ensure a perfect sear on the patties and grill marks on the pineapple.
- Prepare beef mixture: In a large bowl, gently combine ground beef with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and Worcestershire sauce to evenly distribute the seasoning without overworking the meat.
- Form patties: Shape the mixture into four equal-sized patties, making a slight indentation in the center of each to prevent them from puffing up when cooking.
- Oil pineapple slices: Lightly brush the fresh pineapple slices with olive oil to promote caramelization and prevent sticking on the grill.
- Grill patties: Place the patties on the grill and cook for 4 to 5 minutes per side, or until they reach your preferred doneness level.
- Add cheese: In the last minute of cooking, place a slice of provolone or Swiss cheese on each patty and allow it to melt over the heat.
- Grill pineapple: Grill the pineapple slices for 2 to 3 minutes per side until caramelized and lightly charred, enhancing their natural sweetness.
- Toast buns: Place the brioche buns cut side down on the grill and toast them until they are lightly golden and warmed through.
- Assemble burgers: Spread a spoonful of teriyaki sauce on the bottom bun, then layer lettuce, tomato, and red onion. Add the cheeseburger patty followed by a grilled pineapple slice, and crown with the top bun.
- Serve immediately: Enjoy your tropical-style grilled burgers while warm for the best flavor experience.
Notes
- Substitute ground turkey for a lighter, leaner burger option.
- For added freshness and flavor, mix in a tablespoon of finely chopped fresh cilantro into the beef mixture before forming patties.
- Include a slice of crispy bacon for an extra sweet and savory dimension to your burger.
