Hawaiian Beef Sliders

Sweet and savory, these Hawaiian Beef Sliders are a tropical twist on a classic favorite. With the perfect balance of Asian-inspired flavors, fresh pineapple, and crispy bacon, every bite will transport you to the islands.

Rich, juicy beef and melted Swiss cheese complete the picture in this mouthwatering meal.

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 8 hamburger buns
• 1 cup pineapple juice
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon grated ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 8 slices of Swiss cheese
• 1 cup shredded lettuce
• 1 cup sliced red onion
• 1 cup diced fresh pineapple
• 8 bacon slices, cooked and crumbled

Instructions

Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. In a large bowl, whisk together pineapple juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, olive oil, sesame oil, ginger, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper.

Add the ground beef and mix until just combined, being careful not to overmix.

Form the beef mixture into 8 small patties. Grill the patties for 3-4 minutes per side, or until cooked to your desired level of doneness.

Meanwhile, toast the hamburger buns by grilling them for about 30 seconds on each side.

Assemble the sliders by spreading a slice of Swiss cheese on the bottom bun, followed by a beef patty, a few slices of red onion, some shredded lettuce, a few pieces of diced pineapple, a sprinkle of crumbled bacon, and finishing with the top bun. Serve immediately and get ready for a flavorful taste of the islands!

Notes

Make sure to handle the ground beef gently when mixing and forming patties to avoid compacting the meat, which can make it dense and lose its juiciness. Use a meat thermometer to ensure the beef patties are cooked to your desired level of doneness – 160°F for medium-rare, 165°F for medium, and 170°F for well-done.

For a nice sear on the burgers, don’t press down on them while they’re grilling – this can squeeze out the juices and make them dry.

To toast the buns more evenly, you can also place them on the grill for about 10 seconds on each side, then flip and repeat. Feel free to customize your sliders with other toppings like sliced jalapeños or a fried egg for added flavor and texture! Consider using fresh pineapple chunks instead of diced to add a fun textural element to the sliders.

If you’re not a fan of Swiss cheese, you can substitute it with another melted cheese like cheddar or American.

Nutrional Value

• Calories: 440
• Total Fat: 24g
• Saturated Fat: 8g
• Cholesterol: 60mg
• Sodium: 450mg
• Total Carbohydrates: 34g
• Dietary Fiber: 2g
• Sugars: 10g
• Protein: 26g