Hawaiian Belly Buster Burgers

Method5 steps · about 1 hr 20 min

1. 1

   Step 1: In a large bowl, mix together the ground beef (3 pounds), garlic (2 cloves), onions (1), Monterey Jack cheese (½ cup), and the barbecue sauce. Form ground beef mixture into 8 patties.

   Uses 3 pounds ground beef · 2 cloves garlic, minced · 1 yellow onion, minced · ½ cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese · 1 ¼ cups barbeque sauce

2. 2

   Step 2: Wrap a slice of uncooked bacon around each patty, covering as much of the patty as possible. Place patties on a large platter, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 45 minutes.

   Chill patties · 45 minUses 8 slices bacon

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   Step 3: Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil grate.

4. 4

   Step 4: Grill burgers on one side for 5 to 7 minutes, turn, and top each with a slice (8) of Cheddar cheese (1 pound). Butter (¼ cup) the kaiser rolls (8), if desired. During the final few minutes of cooking, place the kaiser rolls split side down on the grill along with the pineapple slices.

   Grill burgers · 7 minUses 1 pound Cheddar cheese, sliced · ¼ cup butter · 8 Kaiser rolls, split · 8 pineapple slices

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   Step 5: To assemble your burger, place some French-fried onions on the bottom half of the roll, then a slice (8) of pineapple and a burger; top with the other half of the roll.

   Uses 8 Kaiser rolls, split · 8 pineapple slices · 1 (6 ounce) can French-fried onions