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Pineapple Bacon BBQ Burger (Oven-Baked)
Prep Time: 10 mins | Cook Time: 25 mins | Servings: 4
Sweet, smoky, and juicy—no grill needed!
Ingredients
For the Burgers:
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1 lb (450g) ground beef (80% lean)
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4 pineapple rings (fresh or canned)
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4 slices thick-cut bacon
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4 slices cheddar cheese
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1 tsp garlic powder
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1 tsp smoked paprika
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½ tsp salt
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½ tsp black pepper
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1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
For the BBQ Glaze:
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¼ cup BBQ sauce (choose smoky or sweet)
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1 tbsp honey (or brown sugar)
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1 tsp sriracha (optional, for heat)
To Serve:
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4 burger buns (or lettuce wraps for low-carb)
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Red onion slices, lettuce, mayo (optional)
Instructions
1. Prep the Bacon & Pineapple
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Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with foil.
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Arrange bacon on one side and pineapple rings on the other. Bake for 10 mins until bacon is crispy. Remove pineapple; flip bacon and bake 5 more mins. Drain on paper towels.
2. Make the Burger Patties
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In a bowl, mix ground beef, garlic powder, paprika, salt, pepper, and Worcestershire sauce. Form into 4 patties (slightly larger than buns; they’ll shrink).
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Place patties on the same baking sheet (drain excess bacon fat first). Bake for 10 mins.
3. Glaze & Finish
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Mix BBQ sauce, honey, and sriracha. Brush over patties.
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Top each with cheese, a pineapple ring, and bacon. Return to oven for 3–5 mins until cheese melts.
4. Serve
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Toast buns if desired. Assemble with burgers, extra BBQ glaze, and toppings.
Why This Works
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Oven-baked bacon renders perfectly without splatter.
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Pineapple caramelizes slightly, balancing the smoky BBQ.
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No flipping needed—burgers cook evenly in the oven.
Pair with: Sweet potato fries or a tropical slaw! 🍍🥓🔥
Tip: For extra flavor, marinate pineapple rings in BBQ sauce before baking.
