PINEAPPLE-STUFFED BURGERS RECIPE

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"I really enjoy making these special burgers with a surprise inside," writes Ann Couch of Halifax, North Carolina. The homemade sauce, with brown sugar, mustard and ketchup, makes these tropical grilled sandwiches even better.

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup ketchup
1 tablespoon prepared mustard
1/2 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
2 slices unsweetened pineapple
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 hamburger buns, split
2 lettuce leaves

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, combine the brown sugar, ketchup and mustard. Cook over medium heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Meanwhile, shape beef into four patties. Place pineapple slices on two patties; top with remaining patties. Seal edges; sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  • Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. Grill burgers, covered, over medium-hot heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 7-9 minutes on each side or until a meat thermometer reads 160° and juices run clear. Serve on buns with sauce and lettuce.
  • Yield: 2 servings.
  • Originally published as Pineapple-Stuffed Burgers in Cooking for 2
  • Summer 2005, p 31
  • Nutritional Facts
  • burger equals 454 calories, 12 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 69 mg cholesterol, 892 mg sodium, 62 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 26 g protein.
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