Description
The Hawaii 5-0 Burger combines spicy pepper jack cheese, sweet grilled pineapple, and savory bacon for a dynamic flavor experience.
Ingredients
Units
For the Garlic Aioli
- 1/3 cup (80 ml) mayonnaise
- 1 large clove garlic, minced
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
For the Burgers
- 1 1/3 lb (600 g) ground chuck
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) brown sugar
- 1/8 tsp cayenne
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) teriyaki sauce
- 4 pineapple rings
- 4 slices pepper jack cheese
- 4 hamburger buns
- 4 slices of cooked bacon
- 4 lettuce leaves
- 4 slices of tomato
Instructions
- For the Garlic Aioli: In a small bowl, mix together 1/3 cup mayonnaise, 1 minced garlic clove, 1 tsp lemon juice, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/8 tsp black pepper. Refrigerate until ready to use.
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
- For the Burgers: Divide 1 1/3 lb of ground chuck into 4 equal patties, about 1/3 lb each.
- Mix together the brown sugar, cayenne, and salt, then sprinkle the mixture evenly over each patty.
- Place the patties on the grill and cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until they reach your desired doneness.
- Baste the patties with half of the teriyaki sauce, flip so the basted side is down, and cook for 1 minute. Repeat with the remaining teriyaki sauce on the other side.
- Place a slice of pepper jack cheese on each patty and close the lid for about 30 seconds to melt.
- Grill the pineapple rings for 1-2 minutes on each side until they have grill marks and are slightly caramelized.
- Toast the hamburger buns on the grill for about 1 minute, until lightly browned.
- Assemble the burgers: Spread garlic aioli on the bottom half of each bun. Place a lettuce leaf, a slice of tomato, a burger patty with melted cheese, a grilled pineapple ring, and a slice of bacon on top. Finish with the top half of the bun.
- Serve immediately with your favorite sides.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add sliced jalapeños to the burger.
- These burgers pair perfectly with crispy oven-baked fries.
- If you prefer a different cheese, Swiss or cheddar can be used as substitutes.
- Store any leftover aioli in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 750
- Sugar: 20 grams
- Sodium: 1200 mg
- Fat: 45 grams
- Carbohydrates: 55 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 40 grams
- Cholesterol: 120 mg