Banzai Burger

I've not yet tried this exact recipe either, but it is based off of Red Robin's AMAZING Bonzai Burger. If it's even 1/10 as good as theirs, it'll knock your socks off!

Ingredients

Teriyaki Marinade

1-3/4 Cups water

1 Cup soy sauce

1 Cup light brown sugar

1/2 Teaspoon onion powder

1/2 Teaspoon garlic powder

1 5.5-ounce ground beef patty

2 canned pineapple slices

2 Slices cheddar cheese

1 sesame seed hamburger bun

4 Teaspoons mayonnaise

2 tomato slices

1/3 Cup shredded iceberg lettuce

Directions
Combine all marinade ingredients in a small saucepan over medium-high heat; bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes, or until sauce thickens. Cover and refrigerate at least 30 minutes.

Pour half of teriyaki marinade into a baking dish or a large storage container. Place the beef patties on top in a single layer, and add more marinade to cover. (Be sure to reserve some marinade for the pineapple slices). Cover container and refrigerate 4-12 hours. Place pineapple slices in a separate container with the remaining marinade, cover and chill.

Preheat grill to medium heat. Cook hamburgers 3 to 5 minutes per side, or to desired doneness. When you flip the burgers, add the pineapple to grill and cook until the grill marks show, turning once. About 1 minute before the burgers are done, place 2 slices of cheese on top of each patty to melt.

Spread mayonnaise on the top and bottom of each bun.Place hamburger patty on bottom bun and top with 2 tomato slices and 2 grilled pineapple slices on each bun bottom. Cover with about 1/3 cup shredded lettuce and place top bun on sandwich.

Each serving: About 893 calories, 41g protein, 66g carbohydrate, 51g fat (23g saturated), 3g fiber, 172mg cholesterol, 1,590mg

Beef BBQ aka Sloppy Joe

This is my mom's classic recipe. Still my favorite BBQ!!

Ingredients:
2 lbs. hamburger
1 onion
1/2 cup ketchup
2 TBSP. brown sugar
2 TBSP. vinegar
2 tsp. mustard
1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp. salt

Directions:
Fry onion and burger in hot fan until it has lost its red color (low) and drain grease. Stir until smooth and then add all other ingredients. Simmer about 20 minutes, covered. Stir often.Serves 8.

Meatball Treat

This was the very first meal I made for my husband! It was actually his mother's recipe, and I believe it won first prize at some sort of fair! It's easy, and delicious. Serves well with peas and crusty bread.

Ingredients:
1/2 cup minute rice
3/4 lb. ground beef
1/4 cup water
1 tsp. grated onion
1 1/4 tsp. salt
dash of pepper
8 oz. can of tomato sauce
1/2 cup water

Directions:
Combine rice, beef, 1/4 cup water, onion, and salt. Shape into balls (about 1.5 inches in diameter). Place in a skillet. Add 1/2 cup water. Pour tomato sauce over balls to coat them. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand for 5 minutes.