Can you believe it’s fall? I think it came pretty quick. The trees in the mountains surrounding our home are ablaze in reds, yellows and oranges. It’s quite the site to see. I grew up in Oakland, CA and we didn’t get the seasons like we do here in Utah. I love this time of year!
Even though it’s chilly outside, our grill is still getting a workout. We are so not ready to cover it up and in some ways, I think grilled foods on cold fall and winter nights just taste better for some reason. Call me crazy, but we’ll still light up that bad boy when there are two inches of snow on the ground.
It was grilling night again and we wanted burgers. Since I’m still not ready to let go of summer, I wanted something lighter and I wanted something that said “tropical.” This tangy pineapple burger sure did the trick!! Meaty, tangy and juicy it was incredible.
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Tangy Pineapple Burger
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| Serves | 3 |
| Prep time | 20 minutes |
| Cook time | 15 minutes |
| Total time | 35 minutes |
| Meal type | Main Dish |
| Misc | Serve Hot |
| Occasion | Barbecue |
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Dark Brown Sugar
- 1/8 cup Teriyaki Sauce (Low Sodium)
- 1/4 cup Honey
- 2 tablespoons Evan Williams Honey Whiskey
- 3 Slices Fresh Pineapple
- 2 Cloves Garlic (chopped)
- 1lb Extra Lean Ground Beef
- 1 tablespoon McCormick Hamburger Seasoning
- 1/4 Medium Sweet Onion (cut into 1)
- 8oz Fresh mushrooms (sliced)
Note
Substitute ground turkey for the beef to lighten it up a bit or add bacon for the carnivore lover in you.
Directions
| Step 1 | |
| Mix the Brown Sugar, Teriyaki, honey and whiskey in a small bowl and set aside. | |
| Step 2 | |
| Mix the ground beef with the garlic and the McCormicks seasoning. Add two tablespoons of the brown sugar sauce and mix well. Place the burgers on a pre-heated grill on medium | |
| Step 3 | |
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Brush the pineapple lightly with the brown sugar mix and place them on the grill by the burgers.  | |
| Step 4 | |
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Heat the olive oil in a saucepan and add the onions. Cook until onions have softened a bit. Add the mushrooms and cook until soft. Add the remaining brown sugar sauce and simmer until the burgers are done.  | |
| Step 5 | |
| Assemble your burger. Patty first, then a pineapple ring, then top with the mushroom mix | |
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The great thing about this is it’s taste of course, but also that you can substitute turkey or even use a veggie patty for those that prefer their burgers meatless. I love the snappy crunch of the fresh pineapple there with the burger. We chose to have ours bunless, but if you want a bun with it, go for it…. just don’t forget the napkins! This is one juicy and tangy pineapple burger.
Alison Moore Smith says
October 13, 2013 at 5:57 pmLOVE pineapple on burgers. This looks so good!
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Kathleen C says
October 14, 2013 at 9:06 amI’ve never had pineapple on a burger before. I must try this. I did have grilled pineapple after you had it on another recipe though. It was so good. We live in Idaho and use our grill year round. Some things just taste better cooked on a grill.
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Danielle says
October 19, 2013 at 7:18 amYum! Love sweet and savory. Thanks for sharing at Silver Pennies Sundays! x
Kristin @ Dizzy Busy and Hungry says
October 19, 2013 at 11:09 amThese look absolutely scrumptious, pineapple on a burger would be SO good!
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Lizy @ https://justdipitinchocolate.blogspot.com/ says
October 19, 2013 at 11:11 amHi Lori, great burger recipe! I usually cook my own and make it my way, but when I go out to eat a Hawaiian burger I request the same ingredient you have brilliantly added to yours, Mushrooms!!! I totally love the extra touch and texture they bring to the dish! Thank You so much for sharing and spreading the mushroom love at the Fluster Buster party, have a fantastic week, Lizy party co host
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Kathy Penney @ Sparkles And A Stove says
October 22, 2013 at 9:17 amGrilling is never out of season! This burger sounds delicious. Pineapple is so good on anything. Thanks for sharing at All Things Pretty.
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