Pineapple Teriyaki Burgers

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Fresh ginger is a key ingredient for these tasty burgers.

Brief

Prep 25 mins

Cook: 20 mins

Total: 45 mins

Servings: 2

Yield: 2 sandwiches

Pineapple Teriyaki Burgers

Ingredients

cooking spray

2 slices canned pineapple

drained

¾ pound ground beef

½ cup plain bread crumbs

½ (8 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts

drained and chopped

¼ cup teriyaki sauce

1 egg

1 (1 inch) piece fresh ginger

minced

1 ½ teaspoons Asian seasoning blend

½ teaspoon onion powder

¼ teaspoon garlic powder

½ cup shredded lettuce

divided

2 hamburger buns

split

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Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven's broiler and set the oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source. Spray a broiling rack with cooking spray.

Step 2

Place pineapple slices on a baking sheet and broil just until lightly browned about 1 minute per side. Set the pineapple slices aside.

Step 3

Thoroughly mix ground beef bread crumbs water chestnuts teriyaki sauce egg minced ginger Asian seasoning blend onion powder and garlic powder in a bowl; divide in half and form 2 large patties. Place the patties onto the prepared broiling rack.

Step 4

Broil patties until burgers are browned and no longer pink inside 5 to 8 minutes per side. An instant-read meat thermometer inserted into the middle of a burger should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).

Step 5

Place half the lettuce onto the bottom half of each bun; top with a burger and a slice of pineapple. Place bun tops on sandwiches and serve.

Nutritional Information

Pineapple Teriyaki Burgers

Servings Per Recipe:2

Calories: 675.2

% Daily Value *

Protein: 41.9g 84%

Carbohydrates: 65.3g 21%

Dietary Fiber: 4.6g 18%

Sugars: 17.3g

Fat: 26.3g 41%

Saturated Fat: 9.5g 47%

Cholesterol: 196.4mg 66%

Vitamin A Iu: 372.6IU 8%

Niacin Equivalents: 17.8mg 137%

Vitamin B6: 0.5mg 34%

Vitamin C: 6.5mg 11%

Folate: 103.6mcg 26%

Calcium: 166.7mg 17%

Iron: 7.4mg 41%

Magnesium: 75.6mg 27%

Potassium: 699.5mg 20%

Sodium: 2650.2mg 106%

Thiamin: 0.5mg 50%

Calories From Fat: 237.1

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.