4.6/5
(5 Votes)
Ingredients
- 8-10 Hawaiian Sandwich Buns or regular hamburger buns
- 2 pounds lean ground beef
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 4-6 garlic cloves, minced
- Hawaiian BBQ Sauce
- 1 8 oz. can crushed pineapple (in 100% juice) NOT DRAINED
- 1 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
- 1 tsp EACH chili powder, salt
- 1/2 tsp EACH ground ginger, smoked paprika, pepper
- Hot sauce to taste
Preparation
Step 1
Brown hamburger and onions together in a large skillet over medium heat, breaking up any clumps. Add garlic and cook 30 additional seconds. Drain any excess fat.
Add all remaining Hawaiian BBQ Sauce ingredients and stir to combine. Bring to a simmer then reduce heat to low. Simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Taste and add additional cider vinegar for tangier or more brown sugar for sweeter if desired.
Serve on Hawaiian sandwich buns or traditional hamburger buns. Enjoy!