Recipes:
Hawaiian Beef Burgers
INGREDIENTS
* 1½ pounds ground chuck
* 1 teaspoon salt
* ¼ teaspoon pepper
* 1 (13-ounce) can pineapple tidbits, drained
* 2 cloves garlic, minced
* ¼ cup soy sauce
* 1 tablespoon white vinegar
* ¼ cup vegetable oil
* 2 tablespoons ketchup
* ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
* 6 slices bacon
**SERVES:** 6
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MAKE AHEAD
You can prepare through **step 3 up to 8 hours ahead**. Refrigerate until ready to cook.
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VARIATION
Omit the pineapple if you like—these burgers will still taste great.
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DIRECTIONS
**1.** **Form patties.** Combine beef, salt, and pepper in a large bowl; mix well. Shape into **6 patties**.
**2.** **Add pineapple.** Press **5–6 pineapple tidbits** into each patty. Place patties in a glass baking dish.
**3.** **Marinate.** Combine garlic, soy sauce, vinegar, oil, ketchup, and red pepper flakes in a small bowl. Pour over patties. Refrigerate, covered, until ready to cook, **at least 15 minutes**.
**4.** **Grill.** Preheat grill. Drain patties. Wrap each patty with a slice of bacon; secure with a wooden pick. Grill patties **8 minutes per side**.
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Make It Quicker
* If you don’t have a grill or want to cook these burgers more quickly, use your microwave: Arrange on a microwave-safe platter and microwave on **HIGH for 10 minutes**, turning burgers over once.
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