Polynesian Beef Rice Burgers

Ground Beef mixed with rice to make a delicious economical one-pan meal full of flavor and the addition of pineapple makes it an island-style dinner.

We use instant rice with beef then make a sweet and sour garlicky pineapple sauce with bell peppers that gives this a tangy delicious flavor to compliment any meat you choose to use.

We love the sweet and sour sauce combination is very versatile so if you prefer, to substitute pork, steak or chicken they are both perfect with this sauce recipe.

Serve it over rice or noodles for a wonderful full hearty meal.

The recipe is simple and adaptable with many suggestions you will find below as you read through this easy to make one pan meal

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Steps for making Polynesian Beef Rice Burgers

• mix the beef and raw rice together with egg and seasoning then make patties
• fry them in a little oil
• add in the pineapple and peppers
• whisk the sauce ingredients in a bowl and add that mixture to the patties simmer add more rice
• and water and simmer until rice is tender
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Tips and Substitutions for Polynesian Beef Rice Burgers

1. substitute pineapple with mandarin oranges for a change or use both
2. add more soy sauce to flavor
3. for heat add some freshly grated ginger and cayenne pepper
4. serve with ramen noodles instead of rice
5. substitute beef with boneless chicken breast
6. if you prefer a large amount of sweet and sour sauce double the liquid recipe

Other Vegetable Options to Add:

• artichoke hearts drained
• zucchini thin sliced
• carrots julienned
• broccoli florets chopped 
• yellow or white onions diced
• green onions chopped
• pea pods
• cabbage finely chopped
• spinach leaves
• asparagus diced
• mushrooms sliced
• bok choy thinly sliced

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Perfect Weeknight Meal

If you're looking for a quick weeknight meal that the kids will love, this is one to try plus it's economical and can feed a large family easily.

These ground beef and rice patties will be a hit no matter what you choose to use and a delicious addition to your quick and easy meal recipe collection.

You may also like our Slow Cooker Asian Chicken and Broccoli to try also.

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Polynesian, American

Yield: 6

Author: Claudia Lamascolo

Polynesian Beef Rice Burgers

Delicious Polynesian Beef and Rice Burgers in a rich sweet and sour sauce with pineapples and bell peppers.

Prep time: 10 MinCook time: 30 MinTotal time: 40 Min

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup for the burgers (plus add 1/2 cup instant rice to the sauce at the end)
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon freshly chopped garlic or granulated garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• Sauce:
• 1 cup pineapple juice
• 2 cups chunk pineapple
• 2 tablespoons of brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon granulated garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch (more if you like a thicker sauce)
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 1 bell pepper of any color sliced and cored
• 2 tablespoons oil vegetable or canola
• salt and pepper to taste is optional
• 1 cup of water

Instructions

1. Mix the beef with 1/4 cup of raw rice in a bowl with the egg, soy sauce, and granulated garlic powder.
2. Shape into 6 beef and rice patties.
3. Heat the oil in a deep frying pan and saute the burgers on both sides unit they are nice and browned.
4. Add the pineapple and peppers and saute for 2 more minutes.
5. In another bowl whisk together all the sauce ingredients until well combined.
6. Pour that into the pan with the burgers.
7. Simmer with the additional 1/2 cup of rice until the sauce thickens slightly and the rice is cooked around 12 minutes. Add more water or pineapple juice if it's too thick.

Notes

Other Vegetable Options to Add:

• artichoke hearts drained
• zucchini thin sliced
• carrots julienned
• broccoli florets chopped 
• yellow or white onions diced
• green onions chopped
• pea pods
• cabbage finely chopped
• spinach leaves
• asparagus diced
• mushrooms sliced
• bok choy thinly sliced

Tips and Substitutions for Polynesian Beef Rice Burgers

1. substitute pineapple with mandarin oranges for a change or use both
2. add more soy sauce to flavor
3. for heat add some freshly grated ginger and cayenne pepper
4. serve with ramen noodles instead of rice
5. substitute beef with boneless chicken breast
6. if you prefer a large amount of sweet and sour sauce double the liquid recipe

Nutrition Facts

Calories

131.53

Fat (grams)

20.56 g

Sat. Fat (grams)

0.95 g

Carbs (grams)

211.79 g

Fiber (grams)

17.95 g

Net carbs

19.06 g

Sugar (grams)

14.06 g

Protein (grams)

14.84 g

Sodium (milligrams)

276.8 mg

Cholesterol (grams)

27.75 mg

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