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Hawaiian Beef Sliders
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TOTAL TIME: Prep: 30 min. + marinating Grill: 10 min.YIELD:6 servings Ingredients | |
1 can (20 ounces) | unsweetened crushed pineapple |
1 teaspoon | pepper |
1/4 teaspoon | salt |
1-1/2 pounds | lean ground beef, (90% lean) |
1/4 cup | reduced-sodium soy sauce |
2 tablespoons | ketchup |
1 tablespoon | white vinegar |
2 | garlic cloves, minced |
1/4 teaspoon | crushed red pepper flakes |
18 miniature | whole wheat buns |
Baby spinach leaves | |
3 | center-cut bacon strips, cooked and crumbled |
Sliced jalapeno peppers, optional |
Directions
1. Drain pineapple, reserving juice and 1-1/2 cups pineapple (save remaining pineapple for another use). In a large bowl, combine 3/4 cup reserved crushed pineapple, pepper and salt. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into 18 patties; place in two 11x7-in. dishes.
2. In a small bowl, combine soy sauce, ketchup, vinegar, garlic, pepper flakes and reserved pineapple juice. Pour half of marinade into each dish; cover and refrigerate 1 hour, turning once.
3. Drain and discard marinade. Moisten a paper towel with cooking oil; using long-handled tongs, coat grill rack lightly.
4. Grill patties, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat 4-5 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 160° and juices run clear.
5. Grill buns, uncovered, 1-2 minutes or until toasted. Serve burgers on buns with spinach, remaining pineapple, bacon and jalapeno peppers if desired. Yield: 6 servings.
Nutritional Facts
3 sliders (calculated without peppers) equals 350 calories, 12 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 74 mg cholesterol, 444 mg sodium, 34 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 27 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1-1/2 starch, 1/2 fruit.
Wine Pairings
Full-Bodied Red Wine
Enjoy this recipe with a full-bodied red wine such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot or Syrah.
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