Pineapple Teriyaki Burgers

Ingredients:

1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef;

1 packet beefy onion soup mix (recommended: Lipton);

2 tablespoons ginger teriyaki marinade mix (recommended: McCormick Grill Mates);

1 (8-ounce) can pineapple rings, drained, juice reserved;

salt and freshly ground black pepper;

1/3 cup mayonnaise;

1 tablespoon wasabi paste;

1 tablespoon soy sauce;

4 whole-grain burger buns;

lettuce, tomato, onion, for serving.

Preparation:

Set up grill for direct cooking over high heat. Oil grate when ready to start cooking.

In a mixing bowl, stir to combine ground beef, soup mix, teriyaki marinade mix, and 1/4 cup reserved pineapple juice.

Form 4 patties slightly larger than bun. Gently press pineapple rings into tops of burgers.

Season burgers with salt and pepper and place on grill pineapple side down. Cook 8 minutes per side for medium.

Mix together mayonnaise, wasabi, and soy sauce.

Serve hot on toasted buns with lettuce, tomato, onions, and wasabi mayonnaise.