USA/HAWAII ~ Aloha Burgers
HAWAIIAN ALOHA BURGERS
8 pineapple slices
3/4 cup teriyaki sauce
1 pound ground beef {or ground turkey}
1 large sweet Maui onion, sliced
1 tablespoon butter
4 lettuce leaves
4 onion or sesame seed buns, split and toasted
4 slices Swiss cheese
4 bacon strips, cooked
Drain pineapple juice into a small bowl; add teriyaki sauce. Place 3 tablespoons in a resealable plastic bag. Add pineapple and rotate to coat; set aside. Shape beef {or turkey} into four patties; place in a 8 inch square baking dish. Pour remaining teriyaki sauce mixture over patties; marinate for 5 to 10 minutes, turning once. In a skillet, saute onions in butter until tender, about 5 minutes. Grill or broil burgers until no longer pink. Place pineapple on grill or under broiler to heat through. Layer lettuce and onion on bottom of buns. Top with burgers, cheese, pineapple and bacon. Replace tops; serve immediately.
Source: S's recipe collection