Hawaiian Burger (3)

Credit Nadia G. Bitchin' Kitchen

Hawaiian Burger

• ¼ cup Italian flat leaf parsley, minced
• 1 bunch of chives, minced
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp steak spice
• 1 big pinch of Greek oregano
• 1 big pinch of hot chili flakes
• 1 big pinch of sea salt and black pepper
• ½ lb(s) fresh ground organic chuck
• 1 Tbsp canola oil

Mayonnaise

• ⅓ cup mayonnaise
• 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
• 1 pinch sea salt & freshly cracked pepper

Toppings and Assembly

• 4 slices Applewood smoked bacon
• 2 fresh pineapple slices, 1/2” thick
• ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
• ¼ cup brown sugar
• 2 slices mozzarella cheese
• 2 brioche buns, toasted and cut in half
• 2 challah buns, toasted and cut in half
• boston lettuce
• 1 ripe tomato, sliced into rounds
• 2 pickles, sliced

To Make:

Hawaiian Burger

1. In a bowl, mix egg, parsley, chives, garlic, steak spice, Greek oregano, chili flakes and sea salt.

2. Add beef and squish together for a minute to season beef, don’t over-mix, cover and refrigerate.

3. Shape beef into 2 wide 1-inch thick patties.

4. Heat canola oil in a pan on medium-high.

5. Sear patties for 2 minutes on each side, until they develop a nice crust. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook for an additional 4 minutes per side.

6. Top each patty with a slice of mozzarella cheese and melt.
 
Mayonnaise

1. In a food processor, blend together mayonnaise, chipotle peppers, salt and pepper.
 
Toppings and Assembly

1. Heat a big pan on medium and line up the bacon slices. Cook until golden and crispy. Drain.

2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Brush both sides of the pineapple with butter and lightly sprinkle with brown sugar. Place on baking sheet and broil for 5 minutes, until caramelized.

3. Slather chipotle mayo on toasted broche buns, add lettuce, tomato, pickles, burger patty with melted cheese, bacon and a slice of caramelized pineapple.