Best Hawaiian Burgers Recipes

JO'S HAWAIIAN CHICKEN BURGERS

Steps:

• Heat oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Add red onion, garlic, and ginger; saute until onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Set aside to cool.
• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
• Combine chicken, panko, teriyaki sauce, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Add cooled onion and mix gently with your hands until fully incorporated. Create 4 burger patties.
• Grill burgers on the preheated grill until cooked through, 5 to 6 minutes per side, adding provolone slices towards the end of the cooking time so they can melt. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of the burgers should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Grill pineapple slices alongside the burgers until warm, about 1 minute per side.
• While the burgers are cooking, prepare hamburger buns with a light smear of mayonnaise. Place cooked burgers on buns and top with pineapple slices and jalapeno peppers.

HAWAIIAN TURKEY BURGERS

Steps:

• Drain pineapple, reserving 1/4 cup juice (discard remaining juice or save for another use); set pineapple aside. In a large bowl, combine the bread crumbs, onions, red pepper, soy sauce, salt and reserved pineapple juice. Crumble turkey over mixture and mix well. Shape into 4 patties., On a lightly oiled grill rack, grill, covered, over medium heat for 3 minutes on each side. Brush with teriyaki sauce. Grill 4-6 minutes longer on each side or until a thermometer reads 165° and juices run clear., Grill pineapple slices for 2 minutes on each side, basting occasionally with teriyaki sauce. Warm buns on grill; top each with a burger and pineapple slice.

HAWAIIAN TURKEY BURGERS

Steps:

• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
• Mix turkey, onion, bread crumbs, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Form mixture into 6 large patties, each about 1/2 inch thick.
• Cook burgers on the preheated grill, basting occasionally with teriyaki sauce, until no longer pink in the center, about 6 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
• Meanwhile, grill pineapple slices until lightly charred, about 3 minutes per side. Do not overcook or pineapple will get mushy. Place hamburger buns, cut-sides down, on the grill. Grill until light golden brown, about 10 seconds.
• Place burgers on toasted buns. Place a slice of provolone cheese and grilled pineapple atop each burger and serve.

HAWAIIAN TURKEY BURGERS

Steps:

• Preheat grill to high (see cook's note if using charcoal). Cover onion with cold water and let stand 10 minutes; drain and pat dry. Mix together turkey, ginger, garlic, soy sauce, and sesame oil. Shape into four 4-ounce patties, then flatten each to 1 inch thick and season with salt. (Patties can be made a few hours ahead and refrigerated.)
• Brush grates with vegetable oil. Grill pineapple until lightly charred on both sides and softened, 4 to 5 minutes. If desired, grill split sides of buns until lightly charred, about 30 seconds.
• Grill patties until slightly charred and just cooked through, 6 to 8 minutes a side. In last minute of cooking, top each patty with cheese, cover grill, and let melt.
• Stir together mayonnaise and jalapeño. Spread buns with mayonnaise mixture and use to sandwich patties, pineapple, lettuce, and onion.

HAWAIIAN TERIYAKI BURGERS

Steps:

• 1. In a large mixing bowl, add ground beef, breadcrumbs, 2 tbsp. onions, sea salt and black pepper. Mix the ingredients until well distributed.
• 2. Split the ground beef mixture into two pieces; one will be smaller than the other. Take the biggest one and divide it into 3 equal pieces - these will become the patties we'll put the stuffing in. Make an indentation in the center using either a burger press, the bottom of a small measuring cup or a glass.
• 3. To this, add 1 tbsp. onion per patty, 1 tbsp. pineapple per patty and 1 tbsp. grated cheese per as well. Season with more black pepper before adding teriyaki sauce.
• 4. With the remaining ground beef, form 3 patties. Place each of them on top of the stuffed patties and shape them into a burger, making sure the edges are well sealed. Place them in a large plate and cover with plastic wrap before transferring them to the fridge for at least 1 hour.
• 5. About 15 minutes before time is up, make the topping sauce. In a small bowl, add teriyaki sauce and Miracle Whip. Stir the ingredients very well until the mixture gets smooth and set aside until needed.
• 6. Remove the burgers from the fridge, take the plastic wrap off and let them get to room temperature, about 30 minutes.
• 7. Place burgers on the grates, close the lid and grill them between 450ºF/235ºC to 500ºF/260ºC for 6 to 7 minutes before flipping them. Cook the burger for an additional 6 to 7 minutes as well, basting the patties generously with the remaining teriyaki sauce. Place the pineapple rings on the barbecue before closing the lid.
• 8. Three minutes later, flip the rings and let them cook until the burgers are ready. Also 3 minutes before time is up, place the hamburger buns on the top rack to toast before closing the lid.
• 9. About 2 minutes before everything is done, place the cheese on each patty, close the lid again and let them melt nicely.
• 10. To assemble the burger; place the patty on the hamburger bun followed by a pineapple ring and then, top generously with the teriyaki-Miracle Whip sauce. Serve immediately
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HAWAIIAN HONEY BURGERS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into eight 3/4-in.-thick patties. , 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. , During the last 4 minutes, grill the pineapple slices until browned, turning once. Serve burgers and pineapple on buns with lettuce if desired.

HAWAIIAN TERIYAKI BURGERS

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients.
• Form into patties.
• Grill or fry for around 15 min or until done to your likeness.

HAWAIIAN BELLY BUSTER BURGERS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, mix together the ground beef, garlic, onions, Monterey Jack cheese, and the barbecue sauce. Form ground beef mixture into 8 patties.
• Wrap a slice of uncooked bacon around each patty, covering as much of the patty as possible. Place patties on a large platter, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 45 minutes.
• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil grate.
• Grill burgers on one side for 5 to 7 minutes, turn, and top each with a slice of Cheddar cheese. Butter the kaiser rolls, if desired. During the final few minutes of cooking, place the kaiser rolls split side down on the grill along with the pineapple slices.
• To assemble your burger, place some French-fried onions on the bottom half of the roll, then a slice of pineapple and a burger; top with the other half of the roll.

HAWAIIAN BURGERS

Steps:

• For Sweet Chili Mayo, combine ingredients. Set aside until ready to use.
• Cook frozen burgers according to package directions, until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F as measured with a meat thermometer. Place 1 slice of cheese over each burger. Grill until cheese is melted. Remove burgers from grill; keep warm. Grill pineapple slices 1 to 2 minutes per side or until there are grill marks on each side. Remove from grill.
• Spread Sweet Chili Mayo evenly over cut surfaces of each bun. Layer bottom half of bun with lettuce, cooked burger, onions and pineapple. Cover with top of bun and serve.

ISLANDS HAWAIIAN TERIYAKI BURGERS

Steps:

• Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
• Tear off a sheet of Reynolds Wrap Non-Stick Foil long enough to cover entire grill grate. Make drainage holes in the non-stick foil with a grilling fork; set aside.
• Combine terriyaki sauce, Worcestershire sauce, ground beef, and salt and pepper in a large bowl until well blended.
• Shape beef mixture into 8 burgers, 4 inches round and 1/2-inch thick.
• Place foil sheet with holes on grill grate with non-stick (dull) side facing up. Immediately place burgers and pineapple rings on foil.
• Grill burgers and pineapple uncovered 5 minutes; turn. Brush burgers with remaining terriyaki sauce; grill 5 minutes.
• Remove pineapple rings from foil. Turn burgers; brush with terriyaki sauce. Grill 3 minutes longer or until burgers are done.
• Lightly toast hamburger buns on grill. Top burgers with 1 slice cheese before removing from grill.
• Spread buns with mayonnaise and add lettuce, onion and tomato.
• Place burgers on buns; top with grilled pineapple rings.
• Serve with additional teriyaki sauce, as desired.

HAWAIIAN TURKEY BURGERS

Steps:

• Drain the pineapple, reserving 1/4 cup of the juice and set the pineapple aside.
• In a bowl, combine the bread crumbs, onions, red pepper, soy sauce, salt, and pineapple juice.
• Crumble the turkey over the mixture and mix well, but do not overmix.
• Grill, covered, over medium heat for 3 minutes on each side.
• Brush with teriyaki sauce.
• Grill 4-6 minutes longer on each side or until meat is no longer pink.
• Grill pineapple slices for 2 minutes on each side, basting with teriyaki sauce.
• Serve on buns and top each burger with a pineapple slice.

HAWAIIAN TURKEY BURGERS RECIPE

Steps:

• In a mixing bowl, combine turkey, bread crumbs, pepper, green onion, ginger, 1/4 cup reserved juice from pineapple and salt.
• Divide turkey mixture into 6 equal parts and form into patties.
• Grill, broil or cook in a frying pan over medium heat until cooked through. The last few minutes of cooking, place pineapple over heat to cook. Place a slice of Swiss cheese on top of each patty when warm.
• Spread 1 Tablespoon Teriyaki sauce and 1 Tablespoon light mayonnaise on buns and top with burgers and pineapple.

MINI HAWAIIAN BURGERS

Steps:

• Drain pineapple, reserving 1/2 cup juice. In a large bowl, combine pineapple, green onion, Worcestershire sauce and seasonings. Add turkey and chorizo; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into twelve 1/2-in.-thick patties. , Place on a broiler pan. Broil burgers 4 in. from heat 4-5 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 165°., Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix ketchup and reserved pineapple juice. Serve burgers on rolls with lettuce, tomato and ketchup mixture.

HAWAIIAN TURKEY BURGERS

Steps:

• combine all ingredients.
• form into patties.
• cook 15 to 20 minute depending on the cooking method you are using.
• Flip half way through.
• Options: cheese (your preference, plum sauce, tomato, onion etc.
• Serve on your choice of bun or bread.
• ***you may have to add more breadcrumbs depending on the amount of juice in the crushed pineapple.

MINI HAWAIIAN FISH BURGERS

Steps:

• Heat greased grill to medium heat.
• Process 1/4 of the fish in food processor until smooth. Add onions and remaining fish; pulse just until finely chopped. Spoon into medium bowl.
• Add bread crumbs; mix well. Shape into 12 (3-inch) patties.
• Grill 3 min. on each side or until done, brushing with barbecue sauce for the last few minutes.
• Mix aioli and lime juice until blended. Combine coleslaw blend, pineapple and cilantro in medium bowl. Add aioli mixture; mix lightly.
• Fill rolls with fish burgers and coleslaw just before serving.

HAWAIIAN TUNA BURGERS WITH MAUI WOWEE SALSA

Steps:

• Prepare a medium-hot fire in a charcoal grill with a cover; or preheat a gas grill to medium-high.
• Make the salsa: combine all the ingredients in a bowl; stir to mix; set aside to let flavors blend.
• Make the patties: In a bowl, combine the tuna, panko, egg, mustard, garlic, honey, sesame oil, salt, pepper, and cayenne; mix well.
• Divide mixture into 6 portions; form the portions into patties to fit the buns.
• When the grill is ready, brush grill rack with vegetable oil.
• Place the patties on the rack, cover, and cook, turning once, just until opaque throughout, about 4 minutes on each side.
• During the last few minutes of cooking, place the buns, cut side down, on the outer edges of the rack to toast lightly.
• Assemble the burgers: brush the cut sides of the buns with teriyaki sauce.
• On each bun bottom, place a patty and an equal portion of the salsa; add bun tops and serve.

PINEAPPLE HAWAIIAN TERIYAKI BURGERS

Steps:

• 1. I start with a grilled beef burger with a Hawaiian kick Sauce topped with a pineapple. swiss cheese and red onions. How to Make them Preheat grill to medium-high. Mix pineapple juice and teriyaki sauce together. Set aside. Mix beef, ginger, garlic, salt and soy sauce in a small bowl. Divide into 4 patties and form into patties slightly larger than your bun. Make a little whole in the center of the burger to prevent it from doming up in the center. It will fill in as your burger cooks. Grill until golden brown and slightly charred (about 3-5 minutes), turning once (cook for 3 minutes on the other side for medium). Baste with pineapple teriyaki sauce as your burger cooks. Try not to press down on your burger with a spatula. It will cause the juices to escape and will create a dry burger! Grill pineapple slices until pineapple have golden brown grill marks on both sides. Toast hamburger buns by placing on grill until grill marks form, this wont take long Do not walk away during this process. Toast can turn to ash in the blink of an eye. Spread mayo on bottom bun. Top with lettuce, burger, Swiss cheese, grilled pineapple, red onion
• 2. Serve with my Fantastic French Fries

HAWAIIAN BURGERS

Steps:

• For the sauce: Stir together the mayo, teriyaki sauce, honey and cayenne in a small bowl. Set aside.
• For the burgers: Set a grill pan over medium-high heat (you can also use a skillet).
• Grill the pineapple and bell pepper rings until they have great grill marks on both sides (or brown them in the hot skillet), about 5 minutes.
• Season the ground beef and form it into 4 equal-size patties. Cook them over medium heat on the grill for 4 to 5 minutes on the first side, then flip them over and add a splash of teriyaki sauce on top of each one. Place a slice of cheese on each patty and let it melt while the burger cooks through, about 4 minutes longer.
• Butter a griddle or separate skillet set over medium heat. Place the rolls cut-side down and cook until brown, about a minute.
• Spoon a little bit of the sauce on both sides of the rolls and allow it to soak into the bread. Place the patties on the bottom buns and top each with 2 pineapple slices and some red onion slices, bell pepper rings and lettuce. Top with the top buns and smush it all together. Serve with extra sauce for dipping.

HAWAIIAN PORK BURGERS

Steps:

• Mix together ground pork, crushed pineapple, onions, jalapeno, garlic salt and pepper. Brush on BBQ Sauce. Grill or broil burgers are done and pineapple slices are browned. Put pineapple slice on bun, top with burger.

SWEET HAWAIIAN MINI BURGERS

Steps:

• 1. Adult help needed: ADJUST the oven rack so the surface of the broiler pan is about 4 inches from the broiler. TURN the oven to the broiler setting.
• 2. PLACE the ground beef and Worcestershire sauce in a medium bowl. MIX lightly with a rubber spatula, but not too much. DIVIDE the beef mixture into 12 equal portions. SHAPE each portion into mini burgers about 1/2-inch thick. SET ASIDE on a baking sheet. WASH your hands thoroughly.
• 3. To make the sauce, PLACE the barbeque sauce, pineapple preserves and brown sugar in a glass 1-cup measuring cup. STIR with a spoon to mix well.
• 4. Adult help needed: PLACE the measuring cup in the microwave oven. MICROWAVE uncovered for 40 to 60 seconds or until hot. Careful! Measuring cup will be very hot! Using pot holders, STIR with a spoon. PLACE 1/3 cup of the sauce in a small bowl and SET ASIDE to serve with the cooked burgers. Use the remaining sauce for brushing in steps 5 and 6.
• 5. Adult help needed: LAY the pineapple slices on the rack in the broiler pan. BRUSH with some of the remaining sauce. PLACE the broiler pan in the oven. BROIL 2 minutes. Careful! Broiler pan will be very hot! Using pot holders, REMOVE the broiler pan and TURN the pineapple slices over with metal tongs. BRUSH with more of the sauce. BROIL 2 minutes more. Using pot holders, REMOVE the broiler pan. PLACE pineapple slices on a plate and cover with aluminum foil to keep warm.
• 6. Adult help needed: PLACE the burgers on the same broiler pan. PLACE the broiler pan in the oven. BROIL 4 minutes. Careful! Broiler pan will be very hot. Using pot holders, REMOVE the broiler pan and TURN the burgers over with a metal spatula. BROIL 3 to 4 minutes more, until the burgers are no longer pink in center and juices show no pink color. The burgers are done when a food thermometer stuck into the burgers reads 160 degrees. Using pot holders, REMOVE the broiler pan. BRUSH the burgers with the rest of the sauce.
• 7. Adult help needed: While the burgers are cooking, use a sharp knife and cutting board to carefully SLICE the rolls in half. CUT each pineapple slice into 3 equal pieces. TEAR the lettuce leaves into smaller pieces to fit in the rolls.
• 8. PLACE the sliced rolls on a serving platter. LAY some lettuce on the bottom of each roll. PUT a burger on top of the lettuce, then TOP the burger with a pineapple piece. PLACE the roll top on the pineapple and PRESS down slightly to hold the bun in place. SERVE with the sauce that was set aside in step 4.