Main course

Pineapple Bun Burgers

Burgers get a tropical — and low-carb! — makeover when slices of charred pineapple replace the buns.

Serves
4 persons
Difficulty
Cooks In
20 mins
Ingredient
  • 1 lb. ground beef
  • 1 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
  • kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 8 pineapple rings
  • 1 large red onion, sliced into rings
  • 4 slices pepper jack
  • 4 pieces romaine
  • 8 slices cooked bacon
Method
  1. Heat grill to medium-high. In a large bowl, combine ground beef and Worcestershire and season with salt and pepper. Form into 4 patties.
  2. Grill patties, pineapple, and red onion until charred, 3 minutes per side. Top burger patties with pepper jack and cover grill to let melt, 1 minute.
  3. Top bottom pineapple buns with lettuce, burger patties, bacon, and grilled onions, then top with pineapple bun.