Pineapple Jalapeno Burger

For 4-6 burgers:

1lb ground chuck

1 tsp. salt

1/2 tsp. freshly ground pepper

1/3 C. pickled sliced jalapeño peppers, minced

4 pineapple slices

Cilantro-Jalapeño Cream
4-6 of your favorite hamburger buns
olive oil
Toppings: avocado slices, fresh cilantro sprigs


Preheat grill to 350° to 400° (medium-high) heat. Combine first 4 ingredients gently. Stir minced jalapeño peppers into meat mixture. Shape mixture into 4-6 patties of equal size.
Grill, covered with grill lid, 4 to 5 minutes on each side or until beef is no longer pink in center. Grill pineapple slices over medium-high heat 1 to 2 minutes on each side.
Brush cut side of hamburger buns with olive oil and grill cut side down for the last minute of cooking.
Top each burger with Cilantro-Jalapeño Cream, grilled pineapple, avocado slices, and a fresh cilantro sprig.

Cilantro-Jalapeno Cream:

1/2 C. sour cream

1/4 C. chopped fresh cilantro

1 medium-size jalapeño pepper, seeded and finely minced

2 Tbsp. fresh lime juice

Combine all ingredients, and let stand at room temperature 30 minutes. To make ahead, store mixture in an airtight container in refrigerator up to 2 days.