PINEAPPLE-STUFFED BURGERS

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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 Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

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 thermometer reads 160° and juices run clear. Serve on buns with sauce and lettuce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 454 calories, Fat 12g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 69mg cholesterol, Sodium 892mg sodium, Carbohydrate 62g carbohydrate (37g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 26g protein.