The Island Burger

A Glen's Burger Blog Original

Patty

• 1 package Onion Dry Soup Mix
• 1 1/2 lbs ground beef
• 1/4 cup water
• 2 tbsp chili powder
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 1/2 tbsp dried oregano leaves
• Kosher or sea salt
• Freshly ground black pepper

Island Burger Sauce

• 1⁄2 cup teriyaki sauce
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1-2 tbsp pineapple juice
• 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1⁄2 tsp kosher or sea salt
• 1⁄4 tsp ground black pepper

Toppings

• 1 (20 ounce) can pineapple rings, save the juice
• 2 -3 tbsp additional Island Burger Sauce
• 8 slices Swiss cheese
• 8 slices tomatoes
• 8 slices red onions
• fresh lettuce leaf
• mayonnaise
• 8 hamburger buns (white or whole wheat)
• Island Burger Sauce, to serve

To Make:

Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Tear off a sheet of  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  Island Burger 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  Island Burger Sauce; grill 5 minutes.

Remove pineapple rings from foil. Turn burgers; brush with  Island Burger 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  Island Burger Sauce, as desired.