Ep. 6 | Burger Recipe

Smoky Pineapple Burger with Sriracha Mayo

Ingredients:

• 1 lb (450g) ground beef (preferably 80% lean, 20% fat)
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1 tsp (2g) smoked paprika
• 1 tsp (2g) ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp (1g) garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp (1g) onion powder
• 1/4 tsp (0.5g) cayenne pepper (optional, adjust to your desired heat level)
• 1/2 cup (125g) pineapple salsa (recipe below)
• 4 slices smoked Gouda cheese
• 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
• 1 cup (30g) baby spinach
• 1/4 cup (60g) sriracha mayonnaise (recipe below)
• 4 brioche burger buns

Pineapple Salsa:

• 1 cup (180g) fresh pineapple, diced
• 1/4 cup (40g) red bell pepper, finely diced
• 1/4 cup (25g) red onion, finely diced
• 1 jalapeño, seeds and ribs removed, finely diced
• 2 tbsp (8g) fresh cilantro, chopped
• Juice of 1 lime
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Sriracha Mayonnaise:

• 1/2 cup (120g) mayonnaise
• 2 tbsp (30g) sriracha hot sauce
• 1 tsp (5g) honey
• 1 tsp (5g) freshly squeezed lime juice
• Salt, to taste

Instructions:

1. Preheat your grill or stovetop pan over medium-high heat.
2. In a bowl, combine the ground beef, salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, ground cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper. Mix well until all the ingredients are evenly incorporated. Divide the mixture into four equal portions and shape them into burger patties.
3. Grill the burger patties for about 4-5 minutes per side, or until they reach your desired level of doneness. In the last minute of grilling, place a slice of smoked Gouda cheese on top of each patty to melt.
4. While the burgers are cooking, prepare the pineapple salsa. In a bowl, combine the diced pineapple, red bell pepper, red onion, jalapeño, cilantro, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Stir well to combine and adjust the seasoning to taste.
5. In another small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sriracha hot sauce, honey, lime juice, and salt to make the sriracha mayo.
6. Toast the brioche burger buns on the grill or in a toaster until lightly golden.
7. Assemble the burgers by spreading a generous amount of sriracha mayo on the bottom half of each bun. Place a grilled burger patty on top, followed by a spoonful of pineapple salsa, some thinly sliced red onion, and a handful of baby spinach. Top with the other half of the bun.
8. Serve the smoky pineapple burgers immediately and enjoy!