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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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Sweet and savory with just a hint of heat, these dynamite burgers are packed with flavor. Pineapple and bacon may sound like an unusual combination, but you'll find they're the perfect match. Ingredients:
1 can (20 ounces) unsweetened crushed pineapple |
1 teaspoon pepper |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
1-1/2 pounds ground beef |
1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce |
2 tablespoons ketchup |
1 tablespoon white vinegar |
2 garlic cloves, minced |
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes |
18 miniature whole wheat buns |
baby spinach leaves |
3 center-cut bacon strips, cooked and crumbled |
sliced jalapeno peppers, optional |
Directions:
1. Drain pineapple, reserving juice and 1-1/2 cups pineapple (save remaining pineapple for another use). In a large bowl, combine 3/4 cup reserved crushed pineapple, pepper and salt. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into 18 patties; place in two 11-in. x 7-in. dishes.
2. In a small bowl, combine the soy sauce, ketchup, vinegar, garlic, pepper flakes and reserved pineapple juice. Pour half of marinade into each dish; cover and refrigerate for 1 hour, turning once.
3. Drain and discard marinade. Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack.
4. Grill patties, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 4-5 minutes on each side or until a meat thermometer reads 160° and juices run clear.
5. Grill buns, uncovered, for 1-2 minutes or until toasted. Serve burgers on buns with spinach, remaining pineapple, bacon and jalapeno peppers if desired. Yield: 6 servings.
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