Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
1 cup

Soy Sauce

23 cup

Granulated Sugar

0.25 cup

Pineapple Juice

2 tbsp

Bourbon

0.5 tsp

Ginger Paste

2 clove

Garlic

Mashed Into A Paste

1 pound

Ground Beef

Seasoned And Formed Into Patties

4 slice

Muenster Cheese

4 piece

Green Leaf Lettuce

4 slice

Pineapple

8 slice

Bacon

Cooked Until Crisp

1 unit

Avocado

peeled, Pitted And Sliced

4 unit

Brioche Buns

Lightly Toasted

1 tsp

Sesame Seeds

Step 1
~2 min

Combine soy sauce, sugar, pineapple juice, bourbon, and ginger paste in a small saucepan.

Step 2
~2 min

Add mashed garlic to the saucepan.

Step 3
~2 min

Heat over medium-low heat, stirring frequently until sugar dissolves.

Step 4
~2 min

Remove from heat and let cool.

Step 5
~2 min

Store the teriyaki sauce in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.

Step 6
~2 min

Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.

Step 7
~2 min

Spray the grill with nonstick spray.

Step 8
~2 min

Place the seasoned ground beef patties on the grill.

Step 9
~2 min

Cook for about 4 minutes per side for medium-rare.

Step 10
~2 min

Add Muenster cheese slices to the burgers during the last 2 minutes of cooking to melt the cheese.

Step 11
~2 min

Remove the burgers from the grill and let them rest briefly.

Step 12
~2 min

Lightly toast the brioche buns.

Step 13
~2 min

Assemble the burgers by layering lettuce, grilled burger patties, pineapple slices, crispy bacon, and avocado slices on the toasted buns.

Step 14
~2 min

Drizzle the assembled burgers with Hawaiian teriyaki sauce.

Step 15
~2 min

Sprinkle sesame seeds on top.

Step 16
~2 min

Serve immediately.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Marinate the ground beef patties in a portion of the teriyaki sauce for extra flavor.

For a spicier burger, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the teriyaki sauce.

Grill the pineapple slices for a more caramelized flavor.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Not Ideal
Make Ahead

The teriyaki sauce can be made ahead of time.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with sweet potato fries or a side salad.

Pair with a tropical fruit salad.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Sweet Potato Fries
Coleslaw
Onion Rings

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Hawaii

Cultural Significance

Fusion of American and Asian flavors.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Luau
Summer BBQ

Occasion Tags

Summer
BBQ
Party
Family Dinner

Popularity Score

75/100

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