Gluten-Free Hawaiian-Inspired Burgers

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Channel tropical vibes with this delicious, juicy, and flavorful gluten-free Hawaiian-inspired burger made with savory lean beef, sweet fresh pineapple, and a toasted gluten-free bun. This recipe is sponsored by Laura's Lean.

Prep Time10

Cook Time32

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Keyword: burger, hamburgers, hawaiian burger

Servings: burgers

Calories: 571kcal

Author: Jenny Levine Finke

Equipment

1 grill fitted with a flat top grill-safe pan or use an indoor flat surface pan
1 burger press or heavy metal spatula

Ingredients

Burger Patties

1 lb Laura's Lean 92% lean/8% fat ground beef
2 tbsp avocado oil
4 garlic cloves minced
1 pinch salt
fresh cracked pepper to taste

Toppings

1 tsp avocado oil
1 yellow onion diced or sliced
4 slices of pineapple fresh or canned
4 tsp gluten-free teriyaki sauce
1 avocado sliced
1 tbsp butter dairy-free
4 gluten-free burger buns

Instructions

Combine the ground beef, avocado oil, fresh garlic, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Mix well by hand (use gloves if possible) until well combined. Divide the meat into four equal portions and roll each portion into a ball. Set aside.
Using a griddle pan on top of your grill grates, or a flat-top indoor pan on your stovetop, heat 1 tsp of oil. Add the onions and sautée until they're softened and lightly brown, about 5-6 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
Add the pineapple slices to the cook surface and lightly brown on both sides, about 1 minute per side. Set aside.
Add each rounded burger to the flat surface and use a burger smasher or sturdy spatula to smash the burger flat. Cook for about 2 minutes on each side. Remove from heat and set aside.
Lightly butter the buns and place them on the flattop surface to lightly toast, about 1 minute. Remove from heat and set aside.
Assemble the burgers by adding a slice of pineapple to the bun, then top with the beef patty, diced onions, teriyaki drizzle, avocado slices, and the top of the bun. Enjoy immediately.

Notes

Nutrition values are estimated.

What kind of beef do you recommend? I recommend Laura's Lean 85% lean/15% fat ground beef for grilling over the grill (directly on top of the grates) and Laura's Lean 92% lean/8% fat ground beef when using a griddle (flat-top surface). Cut the amount of avocado oil by half when using 85% lean/15% fat ground beef.

Where can I find Laura's Lean beef? You can find Laura's Lean in 12,000 grocery stores nationwide. Check the company's store locator to find a store near you and learn more about why Laura's Lean is a brand you can feel good about supporting.

Can I use canned pineapple? I used fresh pineapple because it's sweet and juicy this time of year. However, I've grilled canned pineapple slices, and they taste just as good.

Where did you find gluten-free burger buns? I found the Canyon Bakehouse burger buns at the grocery store (shelf-stable, bread aisle), but you could also find them online. Be sure to toast the buns because they're a bit dry right out of the bag.

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