Spicy Hawaiian Burgers

 

These spicy Hawaiian burgers are wonderful, healthful, satisfying, juicy, somewhat sweet, and spicy, and it's all thanks to precisely seasoned Ground Beef patties.

 

1 pound Ground Beef

1/3 cup mayo

1 tablespoon adobo sauce

4 slices pepper jack cheese

1 cup pineapple diced drained of excess juices

1 jalapeno finely diced

1/4 onion finely diced

1/4 cup cilantro

4 bacon strips cooked crisp

1 cup Hawaiian bbq sauce

4 hamburger buns

 

Hawaiian Hamburger Sauce

1/3 cup teriyaki sauce

1/3 cup ketchup

1/4 cup brown sugar

1 teaspoon minced garlic

1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

 

Hamburger Seasoning

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

1/2 teaspoon chili powder

salt and pepper to taste

 

Combine the pineapple, jalapenos, onions, and cilantro in a mixing bowl. Place aside.

Make the Sauce: Combine mayonnaise and adobo sauce in a mixing bowl. Place aside.

Combine teriyaki sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, garlic, and red pepper flakes in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, then lower to a simmer for 5 minutes. Take the pan off the heat and set it aside.

 

Make the hamburgers.

Separate the ground beef into four equal halves. Form the mixture into 5-inch patties. Season to taste with garlic powder, chili powder, and salt and pepper.

Heat a grill, then cook patties for 5-7 minutes on each side, or until a meat thermometer reads 160 degrees F. Place the burger patties on a dish and top with a piece of pepper jack cheese right away. Let for 1-2 minutes to melt. Apply chipotle mayo on the bottom half of the sandwich and arrange the burgers. Grilled burger patty, bacon, pineapple relish, bbq sauce, and top half of bread on top. Serve warm.