Some Australians add grilled onions to this burger—feel free to make it your own.

　　

Ingredients

Makes 4 servings

　　1/4 cup ketchup

　　1/4 cup mayonnaise

　　1 teaspoon Asian chile paste such as sambal oelek

　　1 1/4 pounds ground beef chuck

　　4 kaiser rolls, split

　　4 pineapple rings

　　1 tablespoon vegetable oil, divided

　　4 large eggs

　　3/4 cup drained sliced pickled beets

　　

Step 1

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

　　

Step 2

Combine ketchup, mayonnaise, and chile paste.

　　

Step 3

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

　　

Step 4

Lightly toast rolls on grill.

　　

Step 5

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

　　

Step 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.

　　

Step 7

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

　　

Step 8

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

　　Cooks' note:

　　Rolls, pineapple, and burgers can be cooked in a hot oiled large (2-burner) ridged grill pan over medium-high heat.