Aussie Burger

A delicious Australian-style burger featuring a beef patty topped with grilled pineapple, pickled beets, and a fried egg, served with a spicy chile mayo sauce. This unique combination delivers a perfect blend of sweet, savory and tangy flavors.

4 servings
35 min

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup ketchup
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon Asian chile paste such as sambal oelek
  • pounds ground beef chuck
  • 4 pieces kaiser rolls
  • 4 pieces pineapple rings
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 4 pieces large eggs
  • ¾ cup drained sliced pickled beets

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Prepare grill for direct-heat cooking over medium-hot charcoal (medium heat for gas); see Grilling Procedure .

    10 min

  2. 2.

    Combine ketchup, mayonnaise, and chile paste.

    2 min

  3. 3.

    Mix beef with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper, then form into 4 (4 1/4-inch-diameter) patties.

    5 min

  4. 4.

    Lightly toast rolls on grill.

    2 min

  5. 5.

    Pat pineapple dry and brush with 1/2 tablespoon oil.

    2 min

  6. 6.

    Oil grill rack, then grill pineapple and burgers, covered only if using a gas grill, turning once, until pineapple is tender and caramelized and burgers are medium-rare, about 4 minutes total.

    4 min

  7. 7.

    Heat remaining 1/2 tablespoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until hot, then fry eggs.

    5 min

  8. 8.

    Spread chile mayonnaise on rolls, then assemble burgers with pineapple, beets, eggs, lettuce, and tomato.

    5 min

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