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Aloha Burgers

I love hamburgers and pineapple, so it just seemed natural for me to combine them. My family frequently requests these unique burgers. It's a nice change of pace from the same old boring hamburger.—Joi McKim-Jones, Waikoloa, Hawaii

4 ServingsPrep/Total Time: 30 min.

Ingredients

1 can (8 ounces) sliced pineapple
3/4 cup reduced-sodium teriyaki sauce
1 pound ground beef
1 large sweet onion, sliced
1 tablespoon butter
4 lettuce leaves
4 sesame seed or onion buns, split and toasted
4 slices Swiss cheese
4 bacon strips, cooked

Directions

Drain pineapple juice into a small bowl; add teriyaki sauce. Place 3
tablespoons in a resealable plastic bag. Add pineapple; toss to coat
and set aside.
Shape beef into four patties; place in an 8-in. square baking dish.
Pour the remaining teriyaki sauce mixture over patties; marinate for
5-10 minutes, turning once.
Drain and discard teriyaki marinade. Grill, covered, over medium heat
or broil 4 in. from the heat for 6-9 minutes on each side or until a
thermometer reads 160° and juices run clear. Meanwhile, in a
small skillet, saute onion in butter until tender, about 5 minutes;
set aside.
Drain and discard pineapple marinade. Place pineapple on grill or
under broiler to heat through. Layer with lettuce and onion on

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Directions (continued)

bottom of buns. Top with burgers, cheese, pineapple and bacon.
Replace tops. Yield: 4 servings.