Teriyaki Onion Burger with Crispy Spam Upgrade

Elevate your burger game with juicy teriyaki-infused beef, caramelized onions, charred pineapple rings, melty Swiss cheese, zesty cilantro, and irresistibly crispy diced spam on a toasted bun. The addition of spam brings a delightful umami crunch to this flavor-packed treat.
ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/4 cup diced onions
- 4 pineapple rings
- 4 slices of Swiss cheese
- 4 hamburger buns
- 1/4 cup teriyaki sauce
- 1/4 cup Japanese mayo
- Fresh cilantro leaves, for garnish
- 1/2 cup crispy diced spam
steps
- 1.
Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- 2.
Dice the spam into small cubes and cook them in a non-stick skillet over medium heat until they become crispy. Set aside.
- 3.
In a bowl, mix the ground beef, diced onions, and teriyaki sauce until well-combined. Form the mixture into four patties.
- 4.
Grill the pineapple rings for 2-3 minutes per side until they develop a slight char. Remove and set aside.
- 5.
Grill the beef patties, including the diced onions, for 4-5 minutes per side or until desired doneness. During the last minute of cooking, place a slice of Swiss cheese on each patty to melt.
- 6.
While the patties are grilling, toast the hamburger buns on the grill until golden brown.
- 7.
Spread a dollop of Japanese mayo on the bottom half of each bun. Place a beef patty on top, followed by a grilled pineapple ring, crispy diced spam, and garnish with cilantro leaves.
- 8.
Complete the burger by adding the top bun, and enjoy this tantalizing combination of flavors.