Cut pineapple into 8 (¼-in.-thick) slices. Use a 1¼-in.-round cookie cutter to remove and discard the core from each slice. Pat pineapple slices slightly dry with paper towels; set aside.
Recipe
Author
Hy-Vee Test Kitchen
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Description
Sweet grilled pineapple slices become the “bun” for these Caribbean-inspired burgers. Topped with grilled red onion, bell pepper and crispy bacon for a tasty and satisfying lower carb meal.
Servings and Ingredients
Ingredients
Serves 4
| Quantity | Ingredient | Add |
|---|---|---|
| 1 small fresh pineapple, peeled | ||
| 1 lbs. 80% lean ground beef | ||
| 2 tsp. jerk seasoning | ||
| ½ medium red onion, cut into 1/8-in.-thick rings | ||
| ½ medium red bell pepper, seeded and cut into ¼-in.-thick rings | ||
| 1 (12-oz.) pkg. Hy-Vee frozen fresh steam edamame soybeans in the pod | ||
| Coarsely ground Hy-Vee sea salt, to taste | ||
| 4 butterhead lettuce leaves | ||
| 2 tbsp. Hy-Vee sesame teriyaki sauce | ||
| 4 slices Hy-Vee center cut bacon, crisp-cooked and halved crosswise |
Things To Grab
- Cutting board
- Sharp knife
- 1¼-in.-round cookie cutter
- Paper towels
- Medium bowl
- Grill
- Metal spatula
Directions
Preheat a charcoal or gas grill with a greased grill rack for direct cooking over medium-high heat (375 degrees).
Meanwhile, combine ground beef and jerk seasoning in a medium bowl; do not overmix. Form into 4 (½-in. thick) patties; set aside.
Grill patties for 10 to 12 minutes or until patties reach 165 degrees, turning halfway through. Grill pineapple slices, onion rings and bell pepper rings for 6 to 8 minutes or until lightly charred, turning halfway through.
Meanwhile, microwave edamame according to pkg. directions. Season to taste with salt.
To assemble, layer onion, bell pepper, burgers, sesame teriyaki sauce, bacon and lettuce on 4 pineapple slices. Top with remaining 4 pineapple slices. Serve with edamame.
Nutrition facts
Servings
410 Calories per serving
Amounts Per Serving
- Total Fat: 17g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
- Sodium: 380mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 45g
- Protein: 29g
Daily Values
0%
Iron 20%
0%
Calcium 6%
0%
Vitamin D 0%
0%
Potassium 15%