Hawaiian Beef Sliders

• 1 can (20 ounces) unsweetened crushed pineapple
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
• 1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons ketchup
• 1 tablespoon white vinegar
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 18 miniature whole wheat buns
• Baby spinach leaves
• 3 center-cut bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
• Sliced jalapeno peppers, optional

1. Drain pineapple, reserving juice and 1-1/2 cups pineapple (save remaining pineapple for another use). In a large bowl, combine 3/4 cup reserved crushed pineapple, pepper and salt. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into 18 patties; place in two 11x7-in. dishes.
2. In a small bowl, combine soy sauce, ketchup, vinegar, garlic, pepper flakes and reserved pineapple juice. Pour half of marinade into each dish; cover and refrigerate 1 hour, turning once.
3. Drain and discard marinade. Moisten a paper towel with cooking oil; using long-handled tongs, coat grill rack lightly.
4. Grill patties, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat on each side until a thermometer reads 160u0b0 and juices run clear, 4-5 minutes.
5. Grill buns, uncovered, until toasted, 1-2 minutes. Serve burgers on buns with spinach, remaining pineapple, bacon and jalapeno peppers if desired.

pineapple, pepper, salt, lean ground beef, soy sauce, ketchup, white vinegar, garlic, red pepper, whole wheat buns, spinach leaves, center, jalapeno peppers

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/hawaiian-beef-sliders/ (may not work)