Hawaiian Honey Burgers

Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Makes

8 servings

Updated: Jul. 16, 2022
Meet the Cook: These burgers were a favorite when I was growing up. I now use them as a way to "fancy up" a barbecue without a lot of extra preparation. They keep me out of a hot kitchen yet let me serve a nice meal. Fresh fruit and corn on the cob are wonderful accompaniments. As the oldest of six children, I began cooking when I was very young. But I really started enjoying cooking 2 years ago when I married a very appreciative husband. He inspires me! -Sheryl Creech, Lancaster, California

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon curry powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 2 pounds ground beef
  • 1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 can (20 ounces) sliced pineapple, drained
  • 8 hamburger buns, split and toasted
  • Lettuce leaves, optional

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into eight 3/4-in.-thick patties.
  2. Grill, uncovered, over medium-hot heat for 3 minutes on each side. Brush with soy sauce. Continue grilling for 4-6 minutes or until juices run clear, basting and turning several times.
  3. During the last 4 minutes, grill the pineapple slices until browned, turning once. Serve burgers and pineapple on buns with lettuce if desired.

Nutrition Facts

1 burger: 452 calories, 16g fat (6g saturated fat), 75mg cholesterol, 762mg sodium, 49g carbohydrate (28g sugars, 2g fiber), 27g protein.