Melted Maui Madness Burger
Juicy teriyaki-seasoned beef burgers topped with melted Jarlsberg, grilled red pepper, bacon and red onion, sandwiched between caramelized grilled pineapple rings instead of buns.
Equipment
- Skillet
- 9-inch pie dish
- Spatula
- Vegetable Dicer
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds ground beef 80/20
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon teriyaki sauce
- 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
- non-stick cooking spray
- 8 thick pineapple rings
- 4 red bell pepper rings
- 4 slices Jarlsberg cheese
- red onion thinly sliced
- 8 slices cooked bacon optional
- lettuce and sliced tomato for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium-high.
- Mix the burgers. In a medium bowl, gently mix the beef with the tomato paste, teriyaki sauce and salt. Form 4 equal patties.
- Grill the pineapple. Spray the grill grates with non-stick spray. Grill the pineapple rings 2 to 3 minutes per side, until caramelized. Set aside.
- Grill the peppers for 3 to 4 minutes, until lightly charred.
- Grill the burgers 4 to 5 minutes per side, until they reach 160°F. Top each with Jarlsberg during the last minute so it melts.
- Assemble. Use the pineapple rings in place of buns: one ring on the bottom, then the burger, pepper ring, red onion, bacon, lettuce and tomato, and a second ring on top.
Notes
Pat the pineapple rings dry before grilling so they caramelize instead of steaming.