Bora Bora Burgers with Potato Nuggets
Submitted by Jodie
Teriyaki-glazed beef burgers topped with juicy pineapple rings, red onion, and lettuce, served alongside crispy baked potato nuggets. A sweet-savory island twist on burger night, ready in 45 minutes.
YIELD
4 servingsPREP
30 minCOOK
15 minREADY
45 minBurger night just got a tropical upgrade.
These teriyaki-ginger beef patties bring that sweet, salty, slightly spicy island vibe that pairs ridiculously well with a ring of juicy pineapple and a crisp slice of red onion.
The dipping sauce is a quick stir-together of teriyaki, ketchup, and red pepper flakes. It does double duty for the burgers and the crispy potato nuggets baking alongside them.
Everything comes together in about 45 minutes, and the whole meal hits the table at once. No staggered cooking, no stress.
Variations
- Chicken Version: Swap in ground chicken or turkey for a lighter take.
- Grilled: Skip the skillet and throw these on the grill for smoky char marks that play beautifully with the pineapple.
- Spicy Kick: Double the red pepper flakes and add a few dashes of sriracha to the sauce.
Pro Tips
- Don’t overwork the meat when mixing in the teriyaki and ginger. A light hand keeps the burgers juicy, not dense.
- Get your skillet screaming hot before the patties go in. You want a good sear on the outside.
- Grill or pan-sear the pineapple rings for 30 seconds per side to caramelize the edges and intensify the sweetness.
Ingredients
Directions
Heat oven to 450 degrees.
In large bowl mix 2 tablespoons of the teriyaki sauce and the ginger to blend thoroughly; add beef and mix to blend thoroughly.
Form into 4 patties ½ inch thick. Cook potato nuggets as package directs, baking for 15 to 17 minutes until crisp.
Meanwhile, in small bowl mix the remaining 1½ tablespoons teriyaki sauce, the ketchup and pepper flakes to make sauce for burgers and potatoes; set aside.
In nonstick skillet over medium- high heat pan fry burgers to desired doneness, turning once.
On bottoms of buns layer burgers, pineapple and onion slices and lettuce.
Cover with bun tops. Serve sauce with potato nuggets and burgers.
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