Description
This Grilled Pineapple BBQ Burger is a delicious mix of smoky and sweet flavors, perfect for any backyard BBQ or casual dinner. Juicy beef patties are topped with caramelized pineapple slices, BBQ sauce, and melty cheese for a flavor-packed burger experience. The tropical touch of pineapple adds a delightful twist to the classic BBQ burger, making it a crowd-pleaser for summer parties or weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 beef patties (80/20 ground beef)
- 4 pineapple rings (fresh or canned)
- 4 hamburger buns
- 4 slices cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
- ½ cup BBQ sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 lettuce leaves
- 4 tomato slices
- Optional: onion rings, pickles, jalapeños
Instructions
- Season Patties: Sprinkle beef patties with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Grill Pineapple: Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Brush pineapple rings with olive oil and grill for 2-3 minutes per side until caramelized.
- Cook Patties: Place seasoned patties on the grill and cook for 4-5 minutes per side or until desired doneness.
- Add Cheese: In the last minute of cooking, place cheese slices on the patties to melt.
- Toast Buns: Lightly toast the hamburger buns on the grill for about 1 minute.
- Assemble: Spread BBQ sauce on both sides of the buns, layer with lettuce, tomato, the grilled patty, pineapple ring, and optional toppings like onion rings or jalapeños.
- Serve: Enjoy immediately with extra BBQ sauce and your favorite side.
Notes
- Feel free to use fresh or canned pineapple, but fresh will give you a more robust flavor.
- For a spicier kick, try adding jalapeños or pepper jack cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Serves 4 people
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg