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Flavorful Grilled Pineapple Teriyaki Burgers Easy Recipe for Juicy Cheddar Melts

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A juicy beef burger glazed with teriyaki sauce, topped with grilled pineapple rings and melted sharp cheddar cheese, perfect for summer cookouts and quick weeknight dinners.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 pound (450 g) ground beef (80/20 blend preferred)
  • 4 grilled pineapple rings, fresh or canned (packed in juice, not syrup)
  • ½ cup (120 ml) teriyaki sauce
  • 4 slices (about 4 oz or 115 g) sharp cheddar cheese
  • 4 sturdy burger buns (brioche or potato rolls recommended)
  • A few leaves green leaf lettuce
  • Thinly sliced red onion
  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml) cooking oil
  • Salt to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • Optional: sriracha mayo or pickled jalapeños for extra heat

Instructions

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef with 1 teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper. Mix gently without overworking the meat.
  2. Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and shape into patties about ¾ inch (2 cm) thick. Press a slight indentation in the center of each patty.
  3. Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat (about 400°F / 200°C). Brush grates with oil to prevent sticking.
  4. Pat pineapple rings dry if canned, brush lightly with oil.
  5. Grill pineapple rings for 3-4 minutes per side until caramelized and grill marks appear. Remove and set aside.
  6. Place patties on the grill and cook 4-5 minutes per side for medium doneness (160°F / 71°C internal temperature).
  7. During the last minute of cooking, brush the top side of each patty with teriyaki sauce and place a slice of cheddar cheese on top. Close grill lid or cover to melt cheese.
  8. Toast burger buns cut-side down on the grill for 1-2 minutes until golden and slightly crisp.
  9. Assemble burgers by spreading teriyaki sauce on bottom buns, adding lettuce leaf, cheesy burger patty, grilled pineapple ring, and red onion slices. Top with bun crown.
  10. Optionally add sriracha mayo or pickled jalapeños for extra heat and serve immediately.

Notes

Do not overmix the ground beef to avoid dense, dry burgers. Press a dimple in the center of patties to prevent puffing. Brush teriyaki sauce on patties only during the last minute of grilling to avoid burning. Watch pineapple closely while grilling to prevent burning. Toast buns to prevent sogginess. Let patties rest a few minutes after grilling for juicier burgers.

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