Hawaiian Burgers

Last Updated on April 30, 2025

I probably get asked once a week if I’m from Hawaii.   I’m used to it now, but for a while I was considering it a sign from the Universe that I should move to Hawaii.  However, the husband disagreed with me and then showed me a Youtube video of a house being eaten alive by lava, and I quickly realized I have Ifestiophobia.

Yes, I had to look that word up too.

So the closest I will ever come to living in the lovely tropical land of Hawaii is when I cook up a big batch of Paleo Hawaiian Burgers and wear a hula skirt and lei.

The best part of my personal Hawaiian party is my son (who is turning the big 3 this month) dancing around with me while we listen to Super Diamond rock out “Rebel in Blue Jeans.”

If you are looking for the perfect dish to serve to start your own personal Hawaiian party, these burgers can’t be beat! The pineapple really makes this dish, so if you’re thinking, hey, I don’t need the pineapple, yes, you do.  Don’t skip it.

If you want, go crazy and have two slices. I never get lucky enough to do this, as my son manages to scarf most of them down before I can even take a bite.

But if you are lucky enough to grab more than one pineapple slice, go for it! And now for the recipe that can turn an ordinary supper into a Hawaiian party!

Hawaiian Burger

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Hawaiian

Keyword: Hawaiian Burger

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

Servings: 4 people

Calories: 432 kcal

Author: Kelly Bejelly

You'll love every bite of this easy Hawaiian Burger from the juicy beef to the sweet pineapple. It's the perfect flavor you will crave.

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Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef 80% lean
• ½ small onion minced
• 2 thick slices of bacon diced
• 1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger
• ½ teaspoon of sea salt
• 2 teaspoons of coconut aminos
• ½ cup of sliced green onion
• 4 slices of fresh pineapple grilled
• Lettuce leaves or Paleo Hamburger Buns buns are not AIP

Instructions

1. In a large mixing bowl, add all the ingredients, and with your hands, mix until well combined.
2. Shape four equally-sized balls and press flat into ½” thick patties.
3. Place a skillet over medium high heat and let warm for 3 to 5 minutes. Then add the four patties.
4. Let cook for 4 to 5 minutes per side, until dark brown, and then flip and repeat.
5. Place the hamburgers on a lettuce wrap or hamburger bun and top with a grilled pineapple slice.

Nutrition Facts

Hawaiian Burger

Amount Per Serving (1 g)

Calories 432 Calories from Fat 198

% Daily Value*

Fat 22g34%

Saturated Fat 8g50%

Trans Fat 1g

Polyunsaturated Fat 11g

Cholesterol 107mg36%

Sodium 571mg25%

Carbohydrates 22g7%

Fiber 3g13%

Sugar 12g13%

Protein 35g70%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.