Hawaiian Hamburger

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup honey
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon paprika
• 1/8 teaspoon ginger powder
• 2 lbs extra lean ground beef
• 2 Tablespoons fresh minced garlic
• 2 green onions, finely chopped
• black pepper
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1/4 cup Bragg's (or soy) sauce
• 8 slices of fresh pineapple rings

To serve (optional)

• 8 buns

Lettuce

Tomatoes

• mayo/mustard/ketchup
• (Serves 8)

Directions

1. In a large mix together the honey, cinnamon, ginger and paprika.
2. Add in the ground beef with minced garlic, green onions, black pepper and salt; mix to combine.
3. Use clean hands to shape 1 inch patties - makes about 8.
4. Transfer the patties to a large plate and cover with foil or plastic wrap.
5. Ideally, let them refrigerate for 3-4 hours.
6. Over medium-high heat, grill the burger patties, brushing on Braggs (or soy) sauce while cooking.
7. You will want to grill for about 7 minutes on each side.
8. Grill the pineapples at the end for 2-3 minutes on each side.
9. Eat just as is, or top on a bun with all the fixins'.