Whole30 Teriyaki Burgers with Grilled Pineapple
These Whole30 Teriyaki Burgers with Grilled Pineapple are perfect for grilling this summer! They have a tasty gluten free & soy free homemade teriyaki sauce, grilled onion and pineapple, and a lettuce bun. These burgers are Whole30, Paleo, and dairy free!
*Thank you to True Aussie Beef & Lamb for sponsoring this post!
I am so excited to be partnering with my friends over at True Aussie Beef & Lamb to bring you this Whole30 Teriyaki Burgers with Grilled Pineapple recipe! It is perfect for summer. The homemade burgers are packed with flavor, especially when they are topped with a soy free, gluten free Teriyaki sauce. Grilling pineapple brings out their natural sweetness and it is so tasty! These burgers remind me a lot of the Banzai Burger from Red Robin, which used to be my go-to order! I like to add some mayo and grilled red onion.
Why should I use Australian Grassfed Beef?
Australia produces some of the highest quality, healthiest, and most nutritious beef and lamb in the world. They keep care for both the animals and the environment at the core of everything they do. Which is why I am proud to be working with them!
With cattle raised on pasture, Australian grassfed beef products are lean and naturally contain 13 essential nutrients required for good health, including Iron, Zinc, Omega-3 and B vitamins. Grassfed beef is naturally leaner, and it tends to cook about 30% faster than traditional meat.
Click here to find out where you can find Aussie Grassfed Beef & Lamb near you! It’s sold at Giant, Safeway, and Weis Market near me.
What Ingredients do I need to make these burgers?
These burgers use simple ingredients that you most likely already have in your fridge and pantry!
For the burgers:
- 1 lb Australian Grassfed Beef
- Minced garlic
- powdered ginger
- fresh cilantro
- coconut aminos
- salt & pepper
For the teriyaki sauce:
- 1/4 cup reserved pineapple or orange juice
- 1/3 cup coconut aminos
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- minced garlic
- arrowroot powder
- powdered ginger
- crushed red pepper
And 3 pineapple rings and 1 red onion. One lb of ground beef will yield 3 burgers. Double this to make 6.
I like to add some Whole30 friendly mayo to my burgers. You can serve them on lettuce “buns” to keep them compliant, or serve on a regular/gluten free bun of choice!
The Teriyaki Sauce can be made in advance and stored in the refrigerator, or you can make it while the burgers are cooking.
If you make these burgers, be sure to tag me on Instagram @maryswholelife so I can see your creations! Looking for some other fun summer grilling recipes? Check out these Beef & Pineapple Kabobs or Greek Burgers!
xo,
Mary
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Whole30 Teriyaki Burgers with Grilled Pineapple
Ingredients
Teriyaki Sauce
- ¼ cup reserved pineapple juice, can also sub fresh orange juice
- â…“ cup coconut aminos
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 clove minced garlic
- 1 tsp powdered ginger
- ½ tsp crushed red pepper, optional
- ¼ tsp salt
- 2 tsp arrowroot powder
- 2 tbsp water
Burgers
- 1 lb Australian Grassfed ground beef
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 1 tsp powdered ginger
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 tbsp coconut aminos
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
Toppings/Bun
- 3 pineapple rings , (save 1/4 cup juice for sauce)
- 1 red onion, sliced into 1/2 inch thick slices
- mayo
- 1 head lettuce, cut into "buns" (or alternatively use a regular or GF bun)
Equipment
- grill
Instructions
- Heat your grill over medium heat. Bring all of the teriyaki sauce ingredients (except for arrowroot and water) to a boil in a small sauce pan on the stove. In a separate small bowl, stir the arrowroot powder and water together to create a slurry. Once the sauce is bubbling, whisk in the slurry mixture. It should thicken immediately. Remove from heat until ready to use.
- Combine all of the burger ingredients in a bowl and mix well using your hands. Form 3 patties, about 5 inches wide and 1 inch thick. Grill them for 3-4 minutes per side, brushing some of the teriyaki sauce on each side before flipping. While the burgers are cooking, add the onion slices and pineapple rings to the grill. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side until they have nice grill marks but are not too charred.
- Serve the burgers on lettuce "buns" topped with additional teriyaki sauce, the red onion, and pineapple.
22 Comments on “Whole30 Teriyaki Burgers with Grilled Pineapple”
This burger is my jam. Â Especially with some homemade sweet potato fries. Â I always double the recipe when I make it. Â
Thanks Katie! Glad you love it!
This is a great burger! Easy ingredient list, easy to assemble. For me, being gluten free means a lot of the same. This recipe takes a classic staple and takes it to the next level for flavor!Â
I made this for my fam and even my picky toddlers ate it up! The sauce is incredible, but the burger on its own — WOW! So much flavor, and it’s different than most burgers, so it’s exciting to eat! I cooked my burgers in a skillet and did the pineapples on my grill pan and it all turned out great. Will definitely be making this again.
Is there a way to make this Whole30 approved? Â
These were amazing! I used half pork, half beef and the flavors were excellent. Served with corn on the cob and we had the perfect summer meal.
I think I could start every review of Mary’s Whole Life recipes with “this is my new favorite meal”. These burgers are so tasty and the teriyaki sauce was delicious. Pineapple was fantastic too! Even my kids scarfed down the burgers and I was originally worried they wouldn’t like the saucy part. Given the delicious flavors, you’d never guess how easy it was to make this meal. That’s a win-win for me!!
I am thinking of making the teriyaki sauce again as a chicken marinade.
Thanks for another great recipe! You are my go-to recipe resource now.
This was absolutely delicious! Â Everyone in my house loved it! Â Including the picky 4 year old. Â Thanks for this great recipe!
That teriyaki sauce is amazing! I plan to make in a stir fry today! 🤩
These burgers were so delicious. This is the best homemade teryaki sauce I’ve tasted. Not too salty or too sweet! My whole family loved them.
I couldn’t find organic beef so I used ground lamb and it gave it an extra layer to balance the sweetness. Will definitely make again!
Super delicious and juicy! Made these for the first time today with my husband and our children as helpers! The burger was really flavorful and we enjoyed the different flavor profile than what we are used to. Will definitely be making these again!
This was so stinking delicious. We just finished dinner 5 minutes ago and I had to sit down to share! This burger was incredibly flavorful. Don’t skip the cilantro! The cilantro plus the lettuce bun gave this a really fresh taste. The teriyaki sauce is my favorite whole30 teriyaki sauce I have made so far. And it thickened so quickly! 10/10…. will definitely be making this again!
Thank you, Katie! So glad you enjoyed it 🙂
These are delicious! You’ve done it again Mary! I used ground chicken instead of beef and they were so good! Thanks for the recipe!
Glad to hear it, Jess! Thanks!
These burgers were delicious! They were moist and flavorful. I grilled for four minutes on one side and about 5-6 on the other. I didn’t have coconut aminos, so I used low sodium soy sauce. Loved the topping of the grilled pineapple. I’ll definitely make them again.
Thanks Janice! So glad you enjoyed them!
I’ve been craving a good burger and this sounds amazing. Going to make it this week.
Enjoy!!
This was a hit , very delicious!
thank you!