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Spicy Hawaiian Burgers
These spicy Hawaiian burgers check all the boxes: delicious, nutritious, filling, juicy, slightly sweet and spicy, all thanks to perfectly seasoned ground beef patties, my favorite Hawaiian hamburger sauce, a pineapple relish, and chipotle mayo!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 841 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/3 cup mayo
- 1 tablespoon adobo sauce
- 4 lices pepperjack cheese
- 1 cup pineapple finely diced and well drained of excess juices
- 1 Jalapeño finely diced
- 1/4 onion finely diced
- 1/4 cup cilantro
- 4 bacon strips cooked til near-crisp
- 1 cup hawaiian bbq sauce see below for recipe
- 4 hamburger buns
Hawaiian Hamburger Sauce
- 1/3 cup Teriyaki sauce
- 1/3 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Hamburger Seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Stir together pineapple, jalapenos, onions, and cilantro. Set aside.
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Prepare the Sauces
- Stir together mayo and adobo sauce. Set aside.
- In a small sauce pan combine teriyaki sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, garlic, and red pepper flakes. Bring to a boil, reduce to simmer and cook for five minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
Prepare the Hamburgers
- Divide Ground Beef into four equal sections. Shape into 5-inch patties. Season with garlic powder, chili powder, and salt and pepper to taste.
- Preheat a grill, then grill patties for 5-7 minutes on each side until they reach 160 degrees F as measured by a meat thermometer. Transfer burger patties to a platter and immediately top each with a slice of pepper jack cheese. Allow to melt for 1-2 minutes.
- Assemble burgers by spreading chipotle mayo on the bottom half of the bun. Top with grilled burger patty, bacon, pineapple relish, bbq sauce, and top half of bun. Serve immediately.
Notes
- For the buns: I love to use brioche (pictured) or sweet Hawaiian hamburger buns for this recipe.
Nutrition Information
Calories
841kcal
(42%)
Carbohydrates
52g
(17%)
Protein
34g
(68%)
Fat
54g
(83%)
Saturated Fat
18g
(90%)
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
122mg
(41%)
Sodium
2555mg
(106%)
Potassium
655mg
(19%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
29g
(58%)
Vitamin A
572IU
(11%)
Vitamin C
27mg
(30%)
Calcium
292mg
(29%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 841
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 841kcal | 42% |
| Carbohydrates | 52g | 17% |
| Protein | 34g | 68% |
| Fat | 54g | 83% |
| Saturated Fat | 18g | 90% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 122mg | 41% |
| Sodium | 2555mg | 106% |
| Potassium | 655mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 29g | 58% |
| Vitamin A | 572IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 27mg | 30% |
| Calcium | 292mg | 29% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.