Hawaiian Burgers
I love a good, juicy, meaty burger. But sometimes, I need to jazz them up! Enter these Hawaiian Burgers. They’re big, beefy, and topped with bacon, cheese, and grilled pineapple. They’re sweet, tangy, salty, and have the best flavors in every bite! Fire up your grill and make these Hawaiian Burgers today!
There are burgers, and then there are BURGERS! These Hawaiian Burgers may look fancy, but trust me, they’re not so hard to make. All you need is a good hot grill, your ingredients, and a few minutes to assemble these hearty and delish burgers.
Hawaiian Burgers
Pineapple is the star of the show on these easy grilled burgers. You’ll want to use fresh pineapple. Save yourself a step and get an already peeled and cored fresh pineapple from the grocery store. Then, all you need to do is slice it. So easy!
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When you’re craving a seriously good burger, a burger that’s big and tasty and loaded with flavor, this Hawaiian Burger will surely satisfy! I just know you’ll love it as much as I do!
Why I love this recipe
- It’s a tasty twist on a classic burger.
- You can prep just about everything ahead of time, then just grill, assemble, and eat!
- These are perfect for sharing with friends and family and are a delicious addition to any BBQ or cookout!
Gather these ingredients
- Ground chuck – Look for 80% lean ground beef.
- Pineapple – You’ll need 6 ½-inch cored slices.
- Traeger seasoning – Or your favorite burger seasoning spice.
- BBQ sauce – Use your favorite sauce.
- Cheddar cheese – 6 thick slices.
- Bacon – 12 slices, cooked and drained.
- Brioche buns – Or 6 of your favorite bakery-fresh burger buns.
- Red onion – Sliced thinly.
- Butter lettuce leaves – Washed and dried.
- Heirloom tomatoes – 2 large tomatoes, sliced.
How to make the best Hawaiian Burgers
- Cook the bacon ahead of time. I love doing it in the oven. Line a baking sheet with foil and bake it at 350-F for about 20-30 minutes or until it gets to your desired level of crispiness. Drain it on a paper towel and set aside.
- Remove the rind and core and slice the pineapple into ½-inch slices. Sprinkle with your favorite Traeger seasoning and set it aside.
- Form the ground beef into ¼ to ½ pound patties. Press your thumb into the middle of each patty to allow the beef to cook evenly. Season liberally with your favorite Traeger seasoning.
- Cook the patties on a hot grill until they reach the desired internal temperature. Try to only flip the burgers once, and don’t smash them with a spatula or all the juices will run out.
- Baste the burgers with your favorite sauce after flipping.
- When the burgers have reached your desired level of doneness, top each with a slice of cheddar cheese and push them to the side to a cooler part of the grill with no flame to keep warm.
- Cook the pineapple for about 1 minute per side turning them 90-degrees halfway through the cooking time to get nice hatch marks on the pineapple.
- Toast the buns for 1-2 minutes or until lightly toasted.
- Assemble your burger by adding a patty to the bottom half of a bun. Top the patty with 2 slices of crispy bacon, more BBQ sauce if desired, 1 slice of grilled pineapple, red onion slices, lettuce leaves and a thick slice of tomato. Add the top bun and dig in!
Tips & substitutions
- Don’t overmix the ground beef or your patties, or your burgers could be tough and dense. Make the patty larger than the size of your bun, as they’ll shrink some when cooking. And don’t forget to press an indentation into the middle of the burger. This will help them from puffing up and shrinking too much when cooking.
- You can use precooked bacon and save yourself some prep time.
- You can make the burger patties and prep all your other ingredients ahead of time so all you need to do is cook, assemble your burgers, and eat.
Serving suggestions
These are such amazing burgers, and they go well with so many other dishes. Pair them with your favorite pasta salad, and don’t forget about dessert! This Strawberry Crumble is a tasty addition to the party, or go delicious shareables like Prosciutto-Wrapped Mini Peppers.
Storage
Store unassembled leftover burgers in the fridge for 1-2 days. You can also freeze the leftover patties, but the toppings won’t freeze well.
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Hawaiian Burgers
Ingredients
- 1-½ pound ground chuck beef, 80% lean
- 6 ½-inch thick slices of pineapple, one per burger
- Favorite Traeger seasoning for the burgers and sprinkling on the pineapple slices
- BBQ sauce or teriyaki sauce, optional for serving
- 6 thick slices Cheddar Cheese
- 12 slices of bacon, I used ready to eat bacon, cooked and drained – 2 pieces per burger
- 6 Brioche buns, toasted on both sides
- ½ small red onion, thinly sliced
- 6 leaves Butter lettuce, washed and dried
- 2 large heirloom tomatoes, sliced
Instructions
- Cook the bacon ahead of time. I love doing it in the oven. Line a baking sheet with foil and bake it at 350-F for about 20-30 minutes or until it gets to your desired level of crispiness. Drain it on a paper towel and set aside.
- Remove the rind and core and slice the pineapple into ½-inch slices. Sprinkle with your favorite Traeger seasoning and set it aside.
- Form the ground beef into ¼ to ½ pound patties. Press your thumb into the middle of each patty to allow the beef to cook evenly. Don’t overwork the meat as it will result in dense, tough burgers. Season liberally with your favorite Traeger seasoning.
- Cook the patties on a hot grill until they reach the desired internal temperature. Try to only flip the burgers once, and don’t smash them with a spatula or all the juices will run out.
- Baste the burgers with your favorite sauce after flipping.
- When the burgers have reached your desired level of doneness, top each with a slice of cheddar cheese and push them to the side to a cooler part of the grill with no flame to keep warm.
- Cook the pineapple for about 1 minute per side turning them 90-degrees halfway through the cooking time to get nice hatch marks on the pineapple.
- Toast the buns for 1-2 minutes or until lightly toasted.
- Assemble your burger by adding a patty to the bottom half of a bun. Top the patty with 2 slices of crispy bacon, more BBQ sauce if desired, 1 slice of grilled pineapple, red onion slices, lettuce leaves and a thick slice of tomato. Add the top bun and dig in!
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