I enjoy grilling these special burgers with a surprise inside. The homemade sauce, with brown sugar, mustard and ketchup, makes these tropical bites even better.
—ANN COUCH HALIFAX, NC
START TO FINISH: 30 MIN. • MAKES: 2 SERVINGS
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
1. In a small saucepan, combine the brown sugar, ketchup and mustard. Cook mixture over medium heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
2. Meanwhile, shape beef into four patties. Place pineapple slices on two patties; top with remaining patties. Seal edges; sprinkle with salt and pepper.
3. Moisten a paper towel with cooking oil; using long-handled tongs, rub on grill rack to coat lightly. Grill burgers, covered, over medium 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.