Grilled Pineapple and Jalapeno Burgers

This recipe came from a food blog I enjoy reading http://noblepig.com/2008/11/03/lazy-taxpayers-bipartisan-burger.aspx My husband said this was the best burger he has ever had!!! The grilled pineapple added a nice sweetness while the jalapeno added a nice level of spiciness. I also added some Gouda cheese to melt over the burgers! We will be having these again. I have to thank my husband for doing the grilling. It was raining outside and I was just going to cook them inside, but he said he would do the grilling. Men love to grill. I guess they can help out and drink a beer at the same time!!

Grilled Pineapple and Jalapeno Burgers

1 lb ground sirloin
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tbsp dried minced onion
1/4 red onion, grated
salt and pepper
8 slices pineapple, canned
4 jalapenos, slice in half (seeds can be discarded)
4 slices Gouda cheese
mayonnaise
lettuce

Combine beef, Worcestershire sauce, onions, salt, and pepper.
Shape into 4 patties.
Grill burgers on medium high heat for 6 minutes per side.
Melt the cheese over the burgers.
Grill pineapple and jalapenos for about 3-4 minutes.
Assemble burgers with 2 slices of pineapple, and 2 halves of jalapeno.
Add condiments of your choice (We added mayo and lettuce).

Grilled Bacon Cheeseburger

I was craving a burger last night. My husband had class late, and I was just relaxing at home in my pajamas. He called to see what I was having for dinner. I was just going to make some simple spaghetti, but instead I ran to the store and grilled out some great burgers!! I lightened up a regular burger by using ground sirloin, turkey bacon, and 1/2 of a slice of 2% milk cheese. These burgers really hit the spot. I served the burgers with some oven roasted red skin potatoes with cumin.

Grilled Bacon Cheeseburger

1 lb ground sirloin
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1/4 small red onion
pinch salt and pepper

Toppings

4 slices cooked turkey bacon
2% milk cheese singles
mustard, ketchup, and mayo
sliced red onion
sliced roma tomato
4 hamburger buns

Mix sirloin with salt, pepper, and Worchestershire sauce.
Grate in the onion.
Mix and form into 4 patties.
Grill patties on medium high for 6 minutes per side.
Melt a half piece of cheese of each patty and serve with toppings.