HAWAIIAN BACON-PINEAPPLE BURGER

Hawaiian Bacon-Pineapple Burger image

Provided by Holly Stiegelmeyer

Categories Burgers

Number Of Ingredients 27

BURGER PATTIES
1 egg
1 bunch fresh chives
1/4 c italian parsley
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tsp steak seasoning
big pinch oregano
big pinch hot chile flakes
big pinch sea salt
pinch ground pepper
1 lb fresh ground chuck
2-3 Tbsp canola oil
TOPPINGS
8 slice hickory smoked bacon
4 pineapple slices
1/4 c unsalted butter, melted
1/4 c brown sugar
4 slice mozzarella cheese
4 hamburger buns
lettuce
sliced tomatoes
8 slice sandwich pickles
CHIPOTLE SAUCE
1/3 c mayonnaise
2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
pinch sea salt
pinch black pepper

Steps:

1. To make the burger patty: In a bowl, place the ground chuck, mix in the egg, chives, parsley, garlic, steak seasoning, oregano, chile flakes, sea salt and pepper. Mix together 30 seconds, don't over mix, cover and refrigerate while preparing the toppings.
2. To prepare toppings: cook bacon until golden and crispy (softer if preferred)drain. Heat the broiler: line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Brush both sides of the pineapple with butter and lightly sprinkle with brown sugar. Place in oven, broil until caramelized, about 5-7 minutes.
3. Next shape the beef mixture into 4 patties. Heat canola oil in a pan on medium high. Sear patties for 2 minutes each side until they develop a nice crust. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook for an additional 3 minutes per side. Top each patty with a slice of mozzarella cheese and melt.
4. To make the chipotle sauce, blend the mayonnaise, chipotle peppers, salt and pepper. Slather the sauce on a bun, top with burger patty, bacon, pineapple, lettuce, tomato, pickles..ENJOY!!