Teriyaki Burgers with Grilled Pineapple and Pickled Red Onions
Juicy beef burgers glazed in teriyaki, topped with charred pineapple and sharp pink pickled onions.
Made with Pickled red onions (cebollas encurtidas) and Teriyaki sauce. Make a batch of the base first, then this takes minutes. Skip to the method
- Time30 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £2.69 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Divide the beef into 4 balls, flatten into patties a little wider than the buns and press a dimple into each centre. Season with salt on both sides.
- 2
Heat a griddle pan or frying pan over a high heat with the oil. Cook the burgers for 4 minutes without moving them.
4 min - 3
Flip and cook for 4 minutes more until there is no pink inside and the juices run clear. Brush both sides with your ready made teriyaki sauce (see the base recipe) for the last minute.
5 min - 4
Grill the pineapple rings in the same pan for 1 minute per side until charred.
2 min - 5
Toast the buns cut side down for 1 minute.
- 6
Build each burger with lettuce, a patty, pineapple and a pile of pickled red onions (from the pickled onion base).
Tips
- Do not press the burgers while they cook, as it squeezes out the juices.
- Dimpling the middle stops the patty puffing up into a dome.
- Always cook beef mince burgers right through until there is no pink.
Storing and freezing
Eat fresh. Cooked patties keep 2 days in the fridge, cooled within 1 hour. Reheat until steaming hot all the way through.
Questions
Can I make these gluten free?
Yes. Use gluten free burger buns. The teriyaki sauce from the base recipe is already gluten free if made with tamari.
Can I use chicken or turkey mince?
Yes. Cook the patties for 5 to 6 minutes per side until there is no pink and the juices run clear. They are leaner, so brush with extra sauce.
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DFEFNFSee every dish made with pickled red onions (cebollas encurtidas)
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.
