Crunchy grilled bell pepper rings and sweet pineapple slices add some tropical flair to a plate of easy grilled burgers: if you’re getting a little tired of the same-old ketchup/mustard/pickle routine, you’ve got to try this one. Instead of the typical beef or turkey patties, this one uses a beef/pork mixture for an extra-juicy burger and a slightly different take; together with the sweet toppings, the effect is delicious.
To make the burgers, you could just as easily use 1 ½ lbs of ground pork with no beef – it just depends on what flavor you like. And if you don’t have any ham, there’s always a homemade fix for that!
These burgers are perfect for a cookout where you might be wondering what to do without a bun – the big pile of toppings gives you a great presentation and looks so good on top of the burger that any thoughts of missing bread fade into the background. Add some condiments – spicy mayo or fresh guacamole would be perfect – and maybe a simple fresh salad for an easy meal that you’ll be dying to sink your teeth into.
Hawaiian-Style Burgers Recipe
SERVES: 4
PREP: 15 min.
COOK: 15 min.
Protein: 48g / %
Carbs: 20g / %
Fat: 24g / %
Values are per portion. These are for information only & are not meant to be exact calculations.
Ingredients
- 1 lb. ground pork
- ½ lb. ground beef
- 8 slices of ham
- 1 pineapple, sliced
- 1 bell pepper, roasted and sliced
- Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
Preparation
- Preheat your grill to a high heat.
- In bowl, combine the ground beef and ground pork, and season to taste.
- Shape the meat into patties.
- Grill the patties on the preheated grill for 4 to 5 minutes per sides.
- Toss the pineapple and ham on the grill, and cook for 1 to 2 minutes per side.
- Assemble the burgers by layering pineapple, patty, ham, and bell pepper.