Parmesan Buffalo Burgers with Balsamic Ketchup
Ingredients
Burgers:
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 pound lean ground buffalo or bison
1 ounce grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese (about 1/4 cup)
Cooking spray
4 (1 1/2-ounce) hamburger buns, toasted
1 cup baby arugula
4 thin slices red onion
4 tablespoons Balsamic Ketchup
Preparation
1. Preheat grill to high heat.
2. Combine first 5 ingredients in a bowl. Divide buffalo mixture into 4 equal portions, gently shaping each into a 1/2-inch-thick patty. Press a nickel-sized indentation in the center of each patty.
3. Place patties on grill rack coated with cooking spray; grill 3 minutes on each side or until desired degree of doneness.
4. Place bottom bun halves on plates. Top each with 1/4 cup arugula, 1 onion slice, and 1 patty. Spread 1 tablespoon ketchup on top half of each bun; place on top of burgers.
Burgers with Green Tomato Mayonnaise
Ingredients
2 1/2 pounds ground chuck
1/2 cup Worcestershire sauce
1 1/4 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper, divided
1 teaspoon kosher salt
8 whole wheat hamburger buns
Tomato slices
Green Tomato Mayonnaise
Fresh baby spinach
Preparation
1. Preheat grill to 350° to 400° (medium-high) heat. Gently combine ground chuck, 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce, and 1/4 tsp. pepper in a large bowl. Using your hands, gently shape meat into 8 (4-inch) patties (about 3/4 inch thick). Transfer patties to a jelly-roll pan, and drizzle with remaining 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce. Sprinkle with 1/2 tsp. each salt and pepper. Turn patties over, and sprinkle with remaining salt and pepper.
2. Grill patties, covered with grill lid, 6 to 8 minutes on each side. Transfer burgers to a platter, and cover loosely with aluminum foil. Let stand 5 minutes.
3. Meanwhile, grill buns 1 to 2 minutes or until grill marks appear. Serve burgers on buns with tomato slices, Green Tomato Mayonnaise, and baby spinach.
2. Grill patties, covered with grill lid, 6 to 8 minutes on each side. Transfer burgers to a platter, and cover loosely with aluminum foil. Let stand 5 minutes.
3. Meanwhile, grill buns 1 to 2 minutes or until grill marks appear. Serve burgers on buns with tomato slices, Green Tomato Mayonnaise, and baby spinach.
Serrano Pepper Burgers
Ingredients
1 pound serrano peppers
2 tablespoons olive oil
Kosher salt
3 pounds ground chuck
Freshly ground black pepper
1 pound pepper Jack cheese, thinly sliced
Butter
12 hamburger buns
Toppings: mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, lettuce, tomato slices
Preparation
1. Light 1 side of grill, heating to 350° to 400° (medium-high) heat; leave other side unlit. Toss together peppers and olive oil. Arrange peppers in a grill basket or on an aluminum-foil tray over unlit side, and grill, covered with grill lid, 10 to 15 minutes or until peppers begin to shrivel. Transfer peppers to lit side of grill, and grill, covered with grill lid, 8 to 10 minutes or until lightly charred, turning halfway through. Remove from grill to a wire rack, and cool completely (about 15 minutes).
2. Remove and discard stems; slice peppers in half lengthwise. Remove seeds, and sprinkle peppers with desired amount of salt.
3. Preheat both sides of grill to 350° to 400° (medium-high) heat. Shape ground chuck into 12 patties; sprinkle with desired amount of salt and pepper. Grill patties, without grill lid, 4 to 5 minutes on each side or to desired degree of doneness. Place 2 to 3 pepper halves on each patty; top with cheese. Grill, covered with grill lid, 1 to 2 minutes or until cheese melts.
4. Butter buns, and toast on grill. Serve patties on toasted buns with desired toppings.
2. Remove and discard stems; slice peppers in half lengthwise. Remove seeds, and sprinkle peppers with desired amount of salt.
3. Preheat both sides of grill to 350° to 400° (medium-high) heat. Shape ground chuck into 12 patties; sprinkle with desired amount of salt and pepper. Grill patties, without grill lid, 4 to 5 minutes on each side or to desired degree of doneness. Place 2 to 3 pepper halves on each patty; top with cheese. Grill, covered with grill lid, 1 to 2 minutes or until cheese melts.
4. Butter buns, and toast on grill. Serve patties on toasted buns with desired toppings.
Ultimate Burgers
Ingredients
3 pounds ground brisket or chuck
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
freshly ground black pepper
8 hamburger buns, split
8 thin slices Swiss cheese
Sautéed Mushrooms
Caramelized Onions
Tomatoes with Sea Salt and Chives
Bacon with Black Pepper and Rosemary
Herbed Horseradish Mayonnaise
Chile Ketchup
Preparation
1. In a large bowl, lightly season ground meat with salt and pepper if you like (optional) and mix in gently with your hands. To shape the burgers, take about 1/8 of meat and form it into a meatball; then flatten it a between your hands until it's about 1/2 in. thick. Turn the patty on your palm while firming up its edges with the thumb and forefingers of your other hand (your goal is to get rid of a crumbly edge). Repeat with remaining meat. Let burgers rest at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
2. Prepare a gas or charcoal grill for high heat (450° to 550°; you can hold your hand 5 in. above grate level only 2 to 4 seconds). Wipe grate with oiled paper towels.
3. Sprinkle burgers with salt and pepper (especially if you chose not to season the meat in Step 1). Grill burgers 4 to 6 minutes, turning once, for rare*, topping with cheese during the final minute or two.
4. Transfer burgers to a plate. Clean grate with oiled paper towels. Toast buns on grill 1 minute and serve with burgers.
2. Prepare a gas or charcoal grill for high heat (450° to 550°; you can hold your hand 5 in. above grate level only 2 to 4 seconds). Wipe grate with oiled paper towels.
3. Sprinkle burgers with salt and pepper (especially if you chose not to season the meat in Step 1). Grill burgers 4 to 6 minutes, turning once, for rare*, topping with cheese during the final minute or two.
4. Transfer burgers to a plate. Clean grate with oiled paper towels. Toast buns on grill 1 minute and serve with burgers.
Bloody Mary Burgers
Ingredients
1/4 cup unsalted ketchup
2 teaspoons prepared horseradish
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon celery salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3/8 teaspoon kosher salt
1 pound 90% lean ground sirloin
Cooking spray
4 (1 1/2-ounce) whole-grain hamburger buns
8 romaine lettuce leaves
1 dill pickle spear, thinly sliced crosswise
Preparation
1. Combine ketchup and horseradish in a small bowl, stirring with a whisk.
2. Combine Worcestershire, garlic powder, celery salt, pepper, salt, and beef in a bowl; gently blend with your hands. Form mixture into 4 (3 1/2-inch-diameter) patties.
3. Heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add burgers to pan; cook 2 to 3 minutes on each side or until desired degree of doneness. Place 1 burger on bottom half of each bun. Top burgers with ketchup mixture, lettuce, and pickle. Top with top halves of buns.
2. Combine Worcestershire, garlic powder, celery salt, pepper, salt, and beef in a bowl; gently blend with your hands. Form mixture into 4 (3 1/2-inch-diameter) patties.
3. Heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add burgers to pan; cook 2 to 3 minutes on each side or until desired degree of doneness. Place 1 burger on bottom half of each bun. Top burgers with ketchup mixture, lettuce, and pickle. Top with top halves of buns.
Cheesesteak Burgers with Pickled Peppers, Onions, and Cucumber
Ingredients
1/2 cup cider vinegar
1/2 cup water
2 teaspoons sugar
3/4 cup thinly sliced red bell pepper rings
3/4 cup thinly sliced yellow bell pepper rings
3/4 cup thinly sliced green bell pepper rings
1/2 cup thinly sliced English cucumber
1/2 cup thinly sliced onion
3 tablespoons chopped fresh dill, divided
1 pound 93% lean ground beef
3/8 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Cooking spray
4 (1/2-ounce) slices reduced-fat colby-Jack or cheddar cheese
1/4 cup canola mayonnaise
4 whole-wheat hamburger buns, toasted
Preparation
1. Bring vinegar, 1/2 cup water, and sugar to a boil in a small saucepan, stirring to dissolve sugar. Place bell peppers, cucumber, onion, and 2 tablespoons dill in a large bowl; pour hot vinegar mixture over vegetables. Let stand 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Drain and discard liquid.
2. Combine remaining 1 tablespoon dill, beef, salt, and pepper. Shape beef mixture into 4 (1/2-inch-thick) patties. Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add patties to pan; cook 3 minutes. Turn patties over; cook 2 1/2 minutes. Top patties with cheese; cook 1 1/2 minutes or until desired degree of doneness.
3. Spread mayonnaise over bottom halves of buns. Top with patties. Divide vegetable mixture over patties; top with top halves of buns.
2. Combine remaining 1 tablespoon dill, beef, salt, and pepper. Shape beef mixture into 4 (1/2-inch-thick) patties. Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add patties to pan; cook 3 minutes. Turn patties over; cook 2 1/2 minutes. Top patties with cheese; cook 1 1/2 minutes or until desired degree of doneness.
3. Spread mayonnaise over bottom halves of buns. Top with patties. Divide vegetable mixture over patties; top with top halves of buns.
Pimiento Cheese-Bacon Burgers
Ingredients
1 pound ground sirloin
1 pound ground chuck
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1/4 cup mixed chopped fresh herbs (such as basil, mint, and oregano)
Homemade Hamburger Buns
Toppings: pimiento cheese, cooked bacon slices, lettuce, and tomato slices
Preparation
1. Preheat grill to 350° to 400° (medium-high) heat. Combine first 4 ingredients gently. Stir fresh herbs into meat mixture. Shape mixture into 6 (5-inch) patties.
2. Grill, covered with grill lid, 4 to 5 minutes on each side or until beef is no longer pink in center. Serve on Homemade Hamburger Buns. Top each burger with pimiento cheese, cooked bacon slices, lettuce, and tomato slices.
Gold Nugget Burger
Sloppy Joe Carolina-Style Burgers
2. Grill, covered with grill lid, 4 to 5 minutes on each side or until beef is no longer pink in center. Serve on Homemade Hamburger Buns. Top each burger with pimiento cheese, cooked bacon slices, lettuce, and tomato slices.
Gold Nugget Burger
Ingredients
1 1/2 pounds ground beef sirloin or chuck (10% fat; see notes)
About 1/2 teaspoon salt
About 1/4 teaspoon pepper
8 slices (2 in. by 1 in. and 1/4 in. thick) cheddar cheese
1 red onion (about 8 oz.), peeled and cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices
4 Kaiser, onion, or crusty round rolls (4 in. wide), split
Sweet-and-Spicy Sauce
1 1/2 cups shredded iceberg lettuce (4 oz.)
1 firm-ripe tomato (about 8 oz.), cored and thinly sliced
Guacamole
Preparation
1. In a bowl, gently mix ground beef, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
2. Divide meat mixture into eight equal portions and shape each into a 4-inch round. Top each of four rounds with 2 slices of cheese. Lay another patty on top of each and press edges together to seal.
3. Lay burgers and onion slices on an oiled barbecue grill over a solid bed of hot coals or high heat on a gas grill (you can hold your hand at grill level only 2 to 3 seconds); close lid on gas grill. Cook burgers, turning once, until browned on both sides and done to your liking (cut to test), about 7 minutes total for medium-rare. Cook onions, also turning once, until browned on both sides, 7 to 8 minutes total. Remove from grill.
4. Lay buns, cut side down, on grill and cook until lightly toasted, 30 seconds to 1 minute.
5. Spread Sweet-and-Spicy Sauce on bun bottoms. Add lettuce, tomato, burger, onion, and Guacamole. Set bun tops in place. Serve with remaining Guacamole, sauce, and salt and pepper to add to taste.
Caramelized Onion–and–Blue Cheese Mini
Burgers
Ingredients
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
Cooking spray
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 pound ground sirloin
2 tablespoons canola mayonnaise
1 1/2 tablespoons crumbled blue cheese
8 slider buns, toasted
1 1/2 cups arugula
8 thin tomato slices
Preparation
1. Heat a medium nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion to pan; coat onion with cooking spray. Cook 15 minutes, stirring frequently, until tender and browned. Remove pan from heat. Finely chop 1/4 cup onion, and place in a medium bowl, reserving remaining onion in pan.
2. Add salt, pepper, and beef to caramelized onion in bowl; mix well. Divide beef mixture into 8 equal portions, shaping each into a 1/4-inch thick patty.
3. Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Place patties on grill pan. Grill 3 minutes on each side, until a thermometer registers 160° or until desired degree of doneness.
4. Place mayonnaise and blue cheese in a food processor; process until smooth. Spread blue cheese mixture evenly on bottom halves of buns. Place 1 patty on bottom half of each bun. Top patties evenly with arugula, tomato slices, and remaining caramelized onion; cover with bun tops.
Spicy Cheddar-Stuffed Burgers
2. Add salt, pepper, and beef to caramelized onion in bowl; mix well. Divide beef mixture into 8 equal portions, shaping each into a 1/4-inch thick patty.
3. Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Place patties on grill pan. Grill 3 minutes on each side, until a thermometer registers 160° or until desired degree of doneness.
4. Place mayonnaise and blue cheese in a food processor; process until smooth. Spread blue cheese mixture evenly on bottom halves of buns. Place 1 patty on bottom half of each bun. Top patties evenly with arugula, tomato slices, and remaining caramelized onion; cover with bun tops.
Spicy Cheddar-Stuffed Burgers
Ingredients
1 (7-ounce) can chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, undrained
2 pounds lean ground beef
2 teaspoons steak seasoning
1/2 (10-ounce) package Cheddar cheese, cut into 4 thick (1.25-ounce) slices
4 sesame seed hamburger buns
Toppings: tomato slices, red onion slices, romaine lettuce leaves, yellow mustard, mayonnaise
Preparation
Process chipotle peppers in a blender until smooth. Measure 4 teaspoons puree, reserving remainder for another use, if desired.
Combine 4 teaspoons puree, ground beef, and steak seasoning in a large bowl until blended. (Do not overwork meat mixture.) Shape mixture into 8 (4-inch) patties; place 1 cheese slice on each of 4 patties. Top with remaining 4 patties, pressing edges to seal. Cover and chill at least 30 minutes.
Grill, covered with grill lid, over medium-high heat (350° to 400°) 7 to 8 minutes on each side or until beef is no longer pink. Serve burgers on buns with desired toppings.
Tennessee Burger with Bourbon and BBQ Sauce
Ingredients
3 bacon slices
1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
3 cups vertically sliced red onion
5 tablespoons bourbon, divided
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
1/2 cup lower-sodium ketchup
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons honey
2 teaspoons hot pepper sauce
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1 1/2 pounds 90% lean ground sirloin
Cooking spray
6 (1 1/2-ounce) French bread hamburger buns
6 (1/4-inch-thick) slices tomato
Preparation
1. Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crisp. Remove bacon from pan. Add oil and onion to drippings in pan; cook 15 minutes or until onion is browned and very tender, stirring occasionally. Add 3 tablespoons bourbon, vinegar, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cook 2 minutes or until liquid almost evaporates, stirring constantly. Remove mixture from pan. Cool 5 minutes.
2. Combine remaining 2 tablespoons bourbon, ketchup, and next 7 ingredients (through onion powder) in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring frequently. Reduce heat; simmer 5 minutes or until sauce thickens. Remove from heat.
3. Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
4. Coarsely chop 3/4 cup onion mixture; stir into beef. Divide beef mixture into 6 equal portions, gently shaping each portion into a 1/2-inch-thick patty. Press a nickel-sized indentation in center of each patty. Sprinkle evenly with remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt. Place patties on grill rack coated with cooking spray; grill 4 minutes on each side or until desired degree of doneness.
5. Spread each top and bottom bun half with 1 tablespoon sauce. Place patties on bottom halves; top each patty with 1 tomato slice. Divide remaining onion mixture evenly among servings. Top each serving with 1/2 bacon slice and top half of bun.
2. Combine remaining 2 tablespoons bourbon, ketchup, and next 7 ingredients (through onion powder) in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring frequently. Reduce heat; simmer 5 minutes or until sauce thickens. Remove from heat.
3. Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
4. Coarsely chop 3/4 cup onion mixture; stir into beef. Divide beef mixture into 6 equal portions, gently shaping each portion into a 1/2-inch-thick patty. Press a nickel-sized indentation in center of each patty. Sprinkle evenly with remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt. Place patties on grill rack coated with cooking spray; grill 4 minutes on each side or until desired degree of doneness.
5. Spread each top and bottom bun half with 1 tablespoon sauce. Place patties on bottom halves; top each patty with 1 tomato slice. Divide remaining onion mixture evenly among servings. Top each serving with 1/2 bacon slice and top half of bun.
Sloppy Joe Carolina-Style Burgers
Ingredients
1/3 cup mayonnaise
1/3 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
1 (16-oz.) package 3-color deli coleslaw mix
1 pound ground sirloin
2 tablespoons steak sauce
4 hamburger buns, toasted
1 (16-oz.) can chili, warmed
Preparation
1. Preheat grill to 350° to 400° (medium-high) heat. Whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, apple cider vinegar, 1/2 tsp. salt, and 1/4 tsp. pepper in a large bowl. Add coleslaw mix; toss to coat. Cover and chill until ready to serve.
2. Combine ground sirloin, steak sauce, and remaining 1 tsp. salt and 1/2 tsp. pepper. Gently shape mixture into 4 (4-inch) patties.
3. Grill patties, covered with grill lid, 4 to 5 minutes on each side or until beef is no longer pink in center. Serve on hamburger buns, and top burgers with chili and coleslaw mixture.
Note: We tested with Fresh Express 3-Color Deli Cole Slaw.
Italian Meatball Burgers
2. Combine ground sirloin, steak sauce, and remaining 1 tsp. salt and 1/2 tsp. pepper. Gently shape mixture into 4 (4-inch) patties.
3. Grill patties, covered with grill lid, 4 to 5 minutes on each side or until beef is no longer pink in center. Serve on hamburger buns, and top burgers with chili and coleslaw mixture.
Note: We tested with Fresh Express 3-Color Deli Cole Slaw.
Italian Meatball Burgers
Ingredients
6 (1.5-ounce) frozen ciabatta rolls with rosemary and olive oil
8 ounces sweet turkey Italian sausage
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano
1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds, crushed
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1 pound ground sirloin
Cooking spray
1/2 cup (2 ounces) shredded sharp provolone cheese
6 large basil leaves
6 tablespoons lower-sodium marinara sauce
Preparation
1. Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
2. Bake rolls according to package directions. Split rolls.
3. Remove casings from sausage. Combine sausage, chopped basil, and next 5 ingredients (through ground sirloin) in a medium bowl. Divide beef mixture into 6 equal portions with moist hands, shaping each into a 1/2-inch-thick patty. Press thumb in center of each patty, leaving a nickel-sized indentation.
4. Place patties on grill rack coated with cooking spray; grill 6 minutes. Turn patties over; grill 2 minutes. Sprinkle cheese evenly over patties, and grill 6 minutes or until a thermometer registers 160°. Remove from grill; let stand 5 minutes.
5. Place 1 basil leaf on bottom half of each roll; top each with 1 patty, 1 tablespoon marinara sauce, and roll top.
Grilled Blue Cheese Burgers
2. Bake rolls according to package directions. Split rolls.
3. Remove casings from sausage. Combine sausage, chopped basil, and next 5 ingredients (through ground sirloin) in a medium bowl. Divide beef mixture into 6 equal portions with moist hands, shaping each into a 1/2-inch-thick patty. Press thumb in center of each patty, leaving a nickel-sized indentation.
4. Place patties on grill rack coated with cooking spray; grill 6 minutes. Turn patties over; grill 2 minutes. Sprinkle cheese evenly over patties, and grill 6 minutes or until a thermometer registers 160°. Remove from grill; let stand 5 minutes.
5. Place 1 basil leaf on bottom half of each roll; top each with 1 patty, 1 tablespoon marinara sauce, and roll top.
Grilled Blue Cheese Burgers
Ingredients
2 (1-ounce) slices country white bread
2 tablespoons fat-free milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 pounds lean ground sirloin
1/2 cup (2 ounces) crumbled blue cheese
Cooking spray
8 hamburger rolls, halved
Preparation
Prepare grill.
Place bread in a food processor; process 30 seconds or until finely ground. Place breadcrumbs in a large bowl. Add milk to breadcrumbs; toss with a fork to moisten. Add salt, pepper, and beef to breadcrumb mixture, stirring just until combined. Divide meat mixture into 16 equal portions, shaping each into a 3 1/2-inch patty. Spoon 1 tablespoon cheese in the center of each of 8 patties; top each with 1 remaining patty, pinching edges to seal.
Place patties on grill rack coated with cooking spray; grill 4 minutes on each side or until desired degree of doneness. Remove from heat; keep warm.
Lightly coat cut sides of rolls with cooking spray; place cut sides down on grill rack, and grill 30 seconds or until toasted. Serve patties on toasted rolls with desired toppings.
Wine note: Enjoy a bottle of American zinfandel with this menu. Pietra Santa Zinfandel 2003 ($16) is loaded with jammy blackberry and raspberry fruit, along with smoky oak and hints of Chinese five spice that go great with grilled flavors, yet the typically soft tannins make it versatile enough to sip throughout the meal. --Jeffery Lindenmuth
Korean Barbecue Burgers
Place bread in a food processor; process 30 seconds or until finely ground. Place breadcrumbs in a large bowl. Add milk to breadcrumbs; toss with a fork to moisten. Add salt, pepper, and beef to breadcrumb mixture, stirring just until combined. Divide meat mixture into 16 equal portions, shaping each into a 3 1/2-inch patty. Spoon 1 tablespoon cheese in the center of each of 8 patties; top each with 1 remaining patty, pinching edges to seal.
Place patties on grill rack coated with cooking spray; grill 4 minutes on each side or until desired degree of doneness. Remove from heat; keep warm.
Lightly coat cut sides of rolls with cooking spray; place cut sides down on grill rack, and grill 30 seconds or until toasted. Serve patties on toasted rolls with desired toppings.
Wine note: Enjoy a bottle of American zinfandel with this menu. Pietra Santa Zinfandel 2003 ($16) is loaded with jammy blackberry and raspberry fruit, along with smoky oak and hints of Chinese five spice that go great with grilled flavors, yet the typically soft tannins make it versatile enough to sip throughout the meal. --Jeffery Lindenmuth
Korean Barbecue Burgers
Ingredients
1/2 cup chopped green onions
1 1/2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons minced peeled fresh ginger
3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon dark sesame oil
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 pounds ground sirloin
Cooking spray
6 (1 1/2-ounce) whole wheat hamburger buns, split
6 red leaf lettuce leaves
6 tablespoons thinly sliced radishes
Preparation
Prepare grill.
Combine first 8 ingredients. Divide the mixture into 6 equal portions, shaping each into a 1/2-inch-thick patty.
Place patties on a grill rack coated with cooking spray; grill 6 minutes on each side or until a thermometer registers 160°. Remove from grill; let patties stand 5 minutes.
Place buns, cut sides down, on grill rack; grill 1 minute or until toasted. Place 1 patty on bottom half of each bun; top each serving with 1 lettuce leaf, 1 tablespoon radishes, and top half of bun.
Fajita Turkey Burgers
Combine first 8 ingredients. Divide the mixture into 6 equal portions, shaping each into a 1/2-inch-thick patty.
Place patties on a grill rack coated with cooking spray; grill 6 minutes on each side or until a thermometer registers 160°. Remove from grill; let patties stand 5 minutes.
Place buns, cut sides down, on grill rack; grill 1 minute or until toasted. Place 1 patty on bottom half of each bun; top each serving with 1 lettuce leaf, 1 tablespoon radishes, and top half of bun.
Fajita Turkey Burgers
Ingredients
1/4 cup bottled tomatillo salsa
2 tablespoons chopped avocado
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
2 (1-ounce) slices white bread
Cooking spray
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1/2 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
1/2 cup finely chopped green bell pepper
2 teaspoons fajita seasoning, divided
1/4 teaspoon salt, divided
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 pound ground turkey
1 egg white
4 (1 1/2-ounce) whole wheat hamburger buns, toasted
Preparation
Combine tomatillo salsa, chopped avocado, and cilantro; set aside.
Place bread in a food processor; pulse 10 times or until crumbs measure 1 cup.
Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add onion and bell peppers; sauté 5 minutes or until tender. Stir in 1/2 teaspoon fajita seasoning and 1/8 teaspoon salt. Cool.
Combine breadcrumbs, onion mixture, remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons fajita seasoning, remaining 1/8 teaspoon salt, tomato paste, turkey, and egg white in a large bowl. Using damp hands, divide turkey mixture into 4 equal portions, shaping each into a 3/4-inch-thick patty. Heat pan over medium heat. Recoat pan with cooking spray. Add patties; cook 4 minutes on each side or until done. Place 1 patty on bottom half of each bun. Top each serving with 1 1/2 tablespoons salsa mixture; top with remaining halves of buns.
Bacon-Wrapped Barbecue Burgers
Place bread in a food processor; pulse 10 times or until crumbs measure 1 cup.
Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add onion and bell peppers; sauté 5 minutes or until tender. Stir in 1/2 teaspoon fajita seasoning and 1/8 teaspoon salt. Cool.
Combine breadcrumbs, onion mixture, remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons fajita seasoning, remaining 1/8 teaspoon salt, tomato paste, turkey, and egg white in a large bowl. Using damp hands, divide turkey mixture into 4 equal portions, shaping each into a 3/4-inch-thick patty. Heat pan over medium heat. Recoat pan with cooking spray. Add patties; cook 4 minutes on each side or until done. Place 1 patty on bottom half of each bun. Top each serving with 1 1/2 tablespoons salsa mixture; top with remaining halves of buns.
Bacon-Wrapped Barbecue Burgers
Ingredients
8 bacon slices
1 (4.5-oz.) jar sliced mushrooms, drained and chopped
1/2 cup chopped Vidalia or sweet onion
2 teaspoons olive oil
1/2 cup bottled honey barbecue sauce, divided
1 1/2 pounds ground beef
Wooden picks
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 sesame seed hamburger buns, toasted
Preparation
1. Arrange bacon on a paper towel-lined microwave-safe plate; cover with a paper towel. Microwave bacon at HIGH 2 minutes or until edges begin to crinkle and bacon is partially cooked.
2. Sauté mushrooms and onion in hot oil in a small nonstick skillet over medium heat 4 to 5 minutes or until tender and liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat, and stir in 2 Tbsp. barbecue sauce.
3. Preheat grill to 350° to 400° (medium-high). Shape ground beef into 8 (5-inch) thin patties. Place 2 Tbsp. mushroom mixture in center of each of 4 patties. Top with remaining patties, pressing edges to seal. Shape into 4-inch patties. Wrap sides of each patty with 2 bacon slices, overlapping ends of each slice. Secure bacon using wooden picks. Sprinkle patties with salt. Cover and chill 10 minutes.
4. Grill patties, covered with grill lid, over 350° to 400° (medium-high) heat 5 to 6 minutes on 1 side. Turn and baste with half of remaining barbecue sauce. Grill 5 to 6 minutes or until beef is no longer pink in center. Turn and baste with remaining barbecue sauce. Remove from grill, and let stand 5 minutes. Remove wooden picks. Serve burgers on buns, and top with remaining mushroom mixture.
BLTA Burger
2. Sauté mushrooms and onion in hot oil in a small nonstick skillet over medium heat 4 to 5 minutes or until tender and liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat, and stir in 2 Tbsp. barbecue sauce.
3. Preheat grill to 350° to 400° (medium-high). Shape ground beef into 8 (5-inch) thin patties. Place 2 Tbsp. mushroom mixture in center of each of 4 patties. Top with remaining patties, pressing edges to seal. Shape into 4-inch patties. Wrap sides of each patty with 2 bacon slices, overlapping ends of each slice. Secure bacon using wooden picks. Sprinkle patties with salt. Cover and chill 10 minutes.
4. Grill patties, covered with grill lid, over 350° to 400° (medium-high) heat 5 to 6 minutes on 1 side. Turn and baste with half of remaining barbecue sauce. Grill 5 to 6 minutes or until beef is no longer pink in center. Turn and baste with remaining barbecue sauce. Remove from grill, and let stand 5 minutes. Remove wooden picks. Serve burgers on buns, and top with remaining mushroom mixture.
BLTA Burger
Ingredients
16 slices bacon
3 pounds lean ground beef
2 teaspoons salt
8 leaves green-leaf lettuce
2 large tomatoes, thickly sliced
2 ripe avocados, peeled, thickly sliced
8 hamburger buns, toasted
Preparation
1. In a large skillet, cook bacon until crisp. Remove bacon; drain on paper towels.
2. In a large bowl, combine beef and salt. Mix gently and form into 8 1-inch-thick patties.
3. Preheat grill to medium; oil grates. Cook burgers for 7 to 8 minutes for medium rare, turning once halfway through.
4. Stack lettuce, tomato, burgers, avocado and bacon between buns and serve.
Mediterranean Burgers
2. In a large bowl, combine beef and salt. Mix gently and form into 8 1-inch-thick patties.
3. Preheat grill to medium; oil grates. Cook burgers for 7 to 8 minutes for medium rare, turning once halfway through.
4. Stack lettuce, tomato, burgers, avocado and bacon between buns and serve.
Mediterranean Burgers
Ingredients
6 ounces crumbled feta cheese
2 teaspoons minced fresh oregano
2 teaspoons fresh rosemary
3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest
1 1/2 pounds ground lamb or beef
1/2 cup kalamata olives, pitted and chopped
1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon sugar
4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
4 kaiser or other sandwich rolls
1 large tomato, sliced
1/4 medium English cucumber, thinly sliced
1/2 medium red onion, thinly sliced
8 romaine lettuce leaves
Preparation
1. In a bowl, combine feta cheese, oregano, rosemary, 1/2 tsp. pepper, and the lemon zest. Add ground meat and mix gently. Form into four 1-in.-thick patties.
2. In a blender, whirl olives, dill, parsley, lemon juice, sugar, and remaining 1/4 tsp. pepper. Add 3 tbsp. olive oil, 1 tbsp. at a time, to make a smooth paste.
3. Heat a gas or charcoal grill to medium-hot (you can hold your hand 1 to 2 in. above cooking grate only 3 to 4 seconds). Grill burgers, turning once, until browned on both sides and cooked through (cut to test), 10 to 12 minutes total.
4. Split rolls and toast cut sides on the grill. Brush toasted sides with remaining 1 tbsp. olive oil and spread each with about 1 tsp. of the olive spread. Top with burgers, tomato, cucumber, red onion, and romaine.
SoCal Guacamole Burger
2. In a blender, whirl olives, dill, parsley, lemon juice, sugar, and remaining 1/4 tsp. pepper. Add 3 tbsp. olive oil, 1 tbsp. at a time, to make a smooth paste.
3. Heat a gas or charcoal grill to medium-hot (you can hold your hand 1 to 2 in. above cooking grate only 3 to 4 seconds). Grill burgers, turning once, until browned on both sides and cooked through (cut to test), 10 to 12 minutes total.
4. Split rolls and toast cut sides on the grill. Brush toasted sides with remaining 1 tbsp. olive oil and spread each with about 1 tsp. of the olive spread. Top with burgers, tomato, cucumber, red onion, and romaine.
SoCal Guacamole Burger
Ingredients
1 ripe peeled avocado, divided
1 tablespoon light sour cream
1 tablespoon canola mayonnaise (such as Hellmann's)
2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/3 cup chopped seeded tomato
1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and chopped
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
1 pound 90% lean ground sirloin
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Cooking spray
4 (1 1/2-ounce) whole-grain hamburger buns
1 cup alfalfa sprouts
Preparation
1. Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
2. Place half of avocado in a bowl; mash with a fork until almost smooth. Add sour cream and next 3 ingredients to bowl; stir to combine. Dice remaining half of avocado. Add diced avocado, tomato, jalapeño, and 1/8 teaspoon salt to bowl; stir gently to combine.
3. Divide beef into 4 equal portions. Gently shape each portion into a (1/2-inch-thick) patty. Press a nickel-sized indentation in center of each patty. Sprinkle evenly with remaining 3/8 teaspoon salt and pepper. Place burgers on a grill rack coated with cooking spray. Grill 3 minutes on each side or until desired degree of doneness. Lightly coat cut sides of buns with cooking spray. Place buns, cut sides down, on grill rack; grill 1 minute or until toasted.
4. Place 1/4 cup sprouts on bottom half of each bun; top each with 1 patty, about 3 tablespoons guacamole, and top half of bun.
Lamb Burgers
2. Place half of avocado in a bowl; mash with a fork until almost smooth. Add sour cream and next 3 ingredients to bowl; stir to combine. Dice remaining half of avocado. Add diced avocado, tomato, jalapeño, and 1/8 teaspoon salt to bowl; stir gently to combine.
3. Divide beef into 4 equal portions. Gently shape each portion into a (1/2-inch-thick) patty. Press a nickel-sized indentation in center of each patty. Sprinkle evenly with remaining 3/8 teaspoon salt and pepper. Place burgers on a grill rack coated with cooking spray. Grill 3 minutes on each side or until desired degree of doneness. Lightly coat cut sides of buns with cooking spray. Place buns, cut sides down, on grill rack; grill 1 minute or until toasted.
4. Place 1/4 cup sprouts on bottom half of each bun; top each with 1 patty, about 3 tablespoons guacamole, and top half of bun.
Lamb Burgers
Ingredients
1 1/2 pounds ground lamb
1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary leaves
1/4 cup chopped roasted piquillo or other red peppers (see Notes)
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1 wide, crusty loaf, such as a bâtard
2 tablespoons olive oil
Pea and Mint Relish
Preparation
1. In a large bowl, mix lamb, rosemary, roasted peppers, salt, and pepper to taste. Form into 6 burgers about 3/4 in. thick. Put on a plate, cover, and refrigerate 2 hours.
2. Cut 12 slices, each about 1/2 in. thick, from bread and save the rest for another use. Lightly brush slices all over with olive oil.
3. With a silicone brush or oiled paper towels, lightly oil a charcoal grill over a solid bed of hot coals or a gas grill on high heat (you can hold your hand 1 to 2 in. above cooking grate only 2 to 3 seconds). Lightly toast bread on grill, turning once, and transfer to a platter.
4. Lay burgers on grill; close lid on gas grill. Cook burgers, turning once, until they're done the way you like, about 6 minutes for medium-rare. Set each burger on a slice of grilled bread. Top with pea relish, then remaining bread.
Shrimp Burgers With Sweet 'n' Spicy Tartar
Sauce
2. Cut 12 slices, each about 1/2 in. thick, from bread and save the rest for another use. Lightly brush slices all over with olive oil.
3. With a silicone brush or oiled paper towels, lightly oil a charcoal grill over a solid bed of hot coals or a gas grill on high heat (you can hold your hand 1 to 2 in. above cooking grate only 2 to 3 seconds). Lightly toast bread on grill, turning once, and transfer to a platter.
4. Lay burgers on grill; close lid on gas grill. Cook burgers, turning once, until they're done the way you like, about 6 minutes for medium-rare. Set each burger on a slice of grilled bread. Top with pea relish, then remaining bread.
Shrimp Burgers With Sweet 'n' Spicy Tartar
Sauce
Ingredients
1 1/4 pounds unpeeled, medium-size raw shrimp (31/40 count)
Vegetable cooking spray
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper
3 tablespoons finely chopped celery
2 tablespoons chopped green onion
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1 1/4 cups crushed cornbread crackers (about 1 sleeve or 24 crackers)
4 Kaiser rolls with poppy seeds, split
Sweet 'n' Spicy Tartar Sauce
4 Bibb lettuce leaves
Garnish: grilled lemon halves
Preparation
1. Peel shrimp; devein, if desired. Cut each shrimp into thirds.
2. Line a 15- x 10-inch jelly-roll pan with aluminum foil. Coat with cooking spray.
3. Stir together egg and next 4 ingredients until blended; stir in celery, green onion, and parsley. Fold in shrimp and cracker crumbs (mixture will be very thick). Shape into 4 (4-inch-wide, 1-inch-thick) patties. Place patties on prepared pan. Cover and chill 1 to 24 hours. Transfer to freezer, and freeze 30 minutes.
4. Coat cold cooking grate of grill with cooking spray, and place on grill. Preheat grill to 350° to 400° (medium-high) heat. Grill burgers, covered with grill lid, 4 to 5 minutes or until burgers lift easily from cooking grate using a large spatula. Turn burgers, and grill 4 to 5 minutes or until shrimp turn pink and burgers are cooked through and lightly crisp.
5. Grill buns, cut sides down, 1 to 2 minutes or until lightly toasted. Serve burgers on buns with Sweet 'n' Spicy Tartar Sauce and lettuce. Garnish, if desired.
BLT Chicken Burgers
Cherry and Brie Burgers with Rosemary and Grilled Onion
2. Line a 15- x 10-inch jelly-roll pan with aluminum foil. Coat with cooking spray.
3. Stir together egg and next 4 ingredients until blended; stir in celery, green onion, and parsley. Fold in shrimp and cracker crumbs (mixture will be very thick). Shape into 4 (4-inch-wide, 1-inch-thick) patties. Place patties on prepared pan. Cover and chill 1 to 24 hours. Transfer to freezer, and freeze 30 minutes.
4. Coat cold cooking grate of grill with cooking spray, and place on grill. Preheat grill to 350° to 400° (medium-high) heat. Grill burgers, covered with grill lid, 4 to 5 minutes or until burgers lift easily from cooking grate using a large spatula. Turn burgers, and grill 4 to 5 minutes or until shrimp turn pink and burgers are cooked through and lightly crisp.
5. Grill buns, cut sides down, 1 to 2 minutes or until lightly toasted. Serve burgers on buns with Sweet 'n' Spicy Tartar Sauce and lettuce. Garnish, if desired.
BLT Chicken Burgers
Ingredients
1 pound ground chicken, preferably a mixture of 1/2 white and 1/2 dark meat
1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/3 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh basil
1 tablespoon each fresh lemon juice and finely shredded lemon zest
4 onion kaiser rolls, split
8 strips bacon (about 8 oz.), cooked until crisp
1 large tomato, thinly sliced
4 leaves romaine lettuce
Preparation
1. Prepare a charcoal or gas grill for medium heat (350° to 450°; you can hold your hand 5 in. above cooking grate only 5 to 7 seconds).
2. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, gently mix chicken, cheeses, garlic, salt, and pepper. Form into 4 burgers about 3/4 in. thick, making a slight depression in center of each patty (this helps keep burgers flat as they cook). Put on a plate, cover, and refrigerate until ready to grill.
3. In a blender, whirl mayonnaise, basil, lemon juice, and lemon zest together and refrigerate until ready to use. With a silicone brush or oiled paper towels, lightly oil cooking grate.
4. Grill burgers, covered, turning once, until browned and no longer pink inside (cut to test), 8 to 10 minutes total. Transfer burgers to a clean plate and place buns, cut sides down, on grill until lightly browned, 30 seconds.
5. Spread toasted sides of buns with basil mayonnaise. Set a chicken patty on each bun bottom and top each with 2 strips bacon, a tomato slice, and a lettuce leaf. Cover with bun top.
Hoisin-Glazed Salmon Burgers with Pickled
Cucumber
2. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, gently mix chicken, cheeses, garlic, salt, and pepper. Form into 4 burgers about 3/4 in. thick, making a slight depression in center of each patty (this helps keep burgers flat as they cook). Put on a plate, cover, and refrigerate until ready to grill.
3. In a blender, whirl mayonnaise, basil, lemon juice, and lemon zest together and refrigerate until ready to use. With a silicone brush or oiled paper towels, lightly oil cooking grate.
4. Grill burgers, covered, turning once, until browned and no longer pink inside (cut to test), 8 to 10 minutes total. Transfer burgers to a clean plate and place buns, cut sides down, on grill until lightly browned, 30 seconds.
5. Spread toasted sides of buns with basil mayonnaise. Set a chicken patty on each bun bottom and top each with 2 strips bacon, a tomato slice, and a lettuce leaf. Cover with bun top.
Hoisin-Glazed Salmon Burgers with Pickled
Cucumber
Ingredients
1/3 cup water
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon minced peeled fresh ginger
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
24 thin English cucumber slices
1/2 cup panko (Japanese breadcrumbs)
1/3 cup thinly sliced green onions
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon lower-sodium soy sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons grated peeled fresh ginger
1 teaspoon grated lime rind
1 (1-pound) skinless wild fresh or frozen Alaskan salmon fillet, finely chopped
1 large egg white
1 1/2 teaspoons dark sesame oil
1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
4 (1 1/2-ounce) hamburger buns with sesame seeds, toasted
Preparation
1. Combine the first 6 ingredients in a small saucepan; bring to a boil. Remove from heat; add cucumber. Let stand 30 minutes. Drain.
2. Combine panko and the next 7 ingredients (through egg white) in a bowl, and stir well. Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions, gently shaping each into a 1/2-inch-thick patty. Press a nickel-sized indentation in the center of each patty.
3. Heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add sesame oil to pan; swirl to coat. Add patties; cook patties for 3 minutes on each side or until desired degree of doneness. Brush tops of patties evenly with hoisin; cook for 30 seconds.
4. Place 1 patty on bottom half of each bun; top each patty with 6 cucumber slices and top half of bun.
Bruschetta Burgers
2. Combine panko and the next 7 ingredients (through egg white) in a bowl, and stir well. Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions, gently shaping each into a 1/2-inch-thick patty. Press a nickel-sized indentation in the center of each patty.
3. Heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add sesame oil to pan; swirl to coat. Add patties; cook patties for 3 minutes on each side or until desired degree of doneness. Brush tops of patties evenly with hoisin; cook for 30 seconds.
4. Place 1 patty on bottom half of each bun; top each patty with 6 cucumber slices and top half of bun.
Bruschetta Burgers
Ingredients
1 pound 90% lean ground sirloin
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, divided
1 ounce part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded (about 1/4 cup)
8 (1-ounce) slices Italian bread
Cooking spray
2 garlic cloves, divided
1 cup diced tomato
1/4 cup chopped basil
Preparation
1. Divide beef into 4 equal portions; shape into patties. Flatten each patty to a 1/4-inch thickness. Sprinkle evenly with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
2. Heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add 2 teaspoons oil to pan; swirl to coat. Add patties to pan; cook 2 minutes. Turn patties; top evenly with mozzarella cheese. Cook 2 minutes or until cheese melts. Remove patties from pan. Coat bread slices with cooking spray. Add 4 bread slices to pan; cook 30 seconds on each side or until toasted. Repeat procedure with remaining bread slices and cooking spray. Cut 1 garlic clove in half; rub cut sides of garlic on both sides of bread slices.
3. Mince remaining garlic clove. Combine minced garlic, remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper, remaining 1 teaspoon oil, tomato, and basil in a bowl; toss to coat. Top each of 4 bread slices with 1 patty. Divide tomato mixture evenly among patties. Top with remaining 4 bread slices.
2. Heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add 2 teaspoons oil to pan; swirl to coat. Add patties to pan; cook 2 minutes. Turn patties; top evenly with mozzarella cheese. Cook 2 minutes or until cheese melts. Remove patties from pan. Coat bread slices with cooking spray. Add 4 bread slices to pan; cook 30 seconds on each side or until toasted. Repeat procedure with remaining bread slices and cooking spray. Cut 1 garlic clove in half; rub cut sides of garlic on both sides of bread slices.
3. Mince remaining garlic clove. Combine minced garlic, remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper, remaining 1 teaspoon oil, tomato, and basil in a bowl; toss to coat. Top each of 4 bread slices with 1 patty. Divide tomato mixture evenly among patties. Top with remaining 4 bread slices.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons coarse or fine bulgur wheat
1 cup finely chopped onion plus 1 medium onion sliced 1/3 in. thick
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 large garlic clove, minced
1/3 cup mayonnaise
Zest of 1/2 lemon
2 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary leaves, divided
3/4 teaspoon pepper, divided
1 cup dried tart cherries
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 pound lean ground beef or bison (90 percent lean)
4 ounces brie cheese, thinly sliced to fit burgers
4 sesame hamburger buns, split
Lettuce
Preparation
1. Combine bulgur and 1/3 cup boiling water in a 2-cup glass measure. Let stand 10 minutes, then microwave until liquid is absorbed, 2 to 3 minutes. Let cool.
2. Meanwhile, cook chopped onion in 1 tbsp. oil in a large frying pan over medium heat until deep golden, stirring often, 10 to 15 minutes. Stir in garlic, scrape into a large bowl, and let cool. Brush sliced onion with remaining 1 tbsp. oil and set aside. In a bowl, combine mayonnaise, lemon zest, 1/2 tsp. rosemary, and 1/4 tsp. pepper; chill.
3. Heat grill to medium (350° to 450°). Whirl cherries in a food processor until they're finely ground and form a ball. Add them to chopped onion with remaining 2 tsp. rosemary and 1/2 tsp. pepper, the salt, and bulgur; blend well with your fingers. Add ground beef and mix gently but thoroughly. Shape into 4 patties, 1/2 in. thick.
4. Grill onion slices, turning occasionally, until well browned, 10 to 15 minutes. Grill burgers, turning once with a wide spatula, until they no longer stick to grate and grill marks appear, 10 to 12 minutes total; about 2 minutes before burgers are done, top them with brie and grill the buns.
5. Spread buns with mayonnaise; add lettuce, burgers, and onions.
Mexican Green Chile Cheeseburgers
Cabernet-Balsamic Burgers with Sautéed
Mushrooms & Onions
Cilantro Burgers with Sriracha Mayo
Asian Tuna Burgers
Pistachio, Lamb, and Beef Burgers
Pacific Northwest Burger
New England Turkey Burger
Lamb Burgers with Feta-Mint Spread
Great Plains Burger
Hoisin Pork Burgers with Pickled Vegetables
Bacon, Peach, and Basil Burgers
Blackened Grouper Burgers with Red Cabbage Slaw
Smoked Gouda Burgers with Horseradish Butter,
Grilled Onions, and Arugula
Red Beans-and-Rice Veggie Burgers
Carolina Chicken Burgers with Ancho Slaw
Tex-Mex Turkey Burgers
2. Meanwhile, cook chopped onion in 1 tbsp. oil in a large frying pan over medium heat until deep golden, stirring often, 10 to 15 minutes. Stir in garlic, scrape into a large bowl, and let cool. Brush sliced onion with remaining 1 tbsp. oil and set aside. In a bowl, combine mayonnaise, lemon zest, 1/2 tsp. rosemary, and 1/4 tsp. pepper; chill.
3. Heat grill to medium (350° to 450°). Whirl cherries in a food processor until they're finely ground and form a ball. Add them to chopped onion with remaining 2 tsp. rosemary and 1/2 tsp. pepper, the salt, and bulgur; blend well with your fingers. Add ground beef and mix gently but thoroughly. Shape into 4 patties, 1/2 in. thick.
4. Grill onion slices, turning occasionally, until well browned, 10 to 15 minutes. Grill burgers, turning once with a wide spatula, until they no longer stick to grate and grill marks appear, 10 to 12 minutes total; about 2 minutes before burgers are done, top them with brie and grill the buns.
5. Spread buns with mayonnaise; add lettuce, burgers, and onions.
Mexican Green Chile Cheeseburgers
Ingredients
Relish:
4 garlic cloves
1 Cubanelle pepper
1 serrano chile
1 medium tomatillo, papery skin removed
Cooking spray
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon finely diced red onion
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
Burgers:
6 (1/2-inch-thick) slices small red onion
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
4 ounces cremini mushrooms
2 garlic cloves
1 (15-ounce) can unsalted black beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon whole-wheat panko (Japanese breadcrumbs)
1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon ancho chile powder
1 large egg
2 ounces aged white cheddar cheese, thinly sliced
6 romaine lettuce leaves
6 whole-wheat hamburger buns, toasted
Preparation
1. Preheat broiler to high.
2. To prepare relish, place first 4 ingredients on a foil-lined baking sheet. Coat vegetables with cooking spray. Broil 14 minutes, turning vegetables once. Wrap Cubanelle and serrano in foil; let stand 10 minutes. Peel and cut into 1-inch strips; discard peels and seeds. Combine tomatillo, Cubanelle, serrano, garlic, cilantro, and next 5 ingredients (through 1/4 teaspoon salt) in a mini food processor; pulse until combined.
3. To prepare burgers, brush onion slices with 1 1/2 teaspoons oil. Arrange onion in a single layer on a foil-lined baking sheet. Broil 6 minutes or until lightly charred, turning once.
4. Combine mushrooms, 2 garlic cloves, and black beans in a food processor; pulse until mixture is coarsely chopped. Add panko and next 5 ingredients (through egg); pulse until combined. Divide mixture into 6 equal portions; shape each portion into a 1/2-inch-thick patty.
5. Heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Add remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil to pan; swirl to coat. Add patties; cook 12 minutes, turning once. Add cheese to patties during last 2 minutes of cooking; cover pan to melt cheese. Place 1 lettuce leaf on bottom half of each bun. Top each lettuce leaf with 1 patty, 1 charred onion slice, and about 1 1/2 tablespoons relish. Top with top halves of buns.
2. To prepare relish, place first 4 ingredients on a foil-lined baking sheet. Coat vegetables with cooking spray. Broil 14 minutes, turning vegetables once. Wrap Cubanelle and serrano in foil; let stand 10 minutes. Peel and cut into 1-inch strips; discard peels and seeds. Combine tomatillo, Cubanelle, serrano, garlic, cilantro, and next 5 ingredients (through 1/4 teaspoon salt) in a mini food processor; pulse until combined.
3. To prepare burgers, brush onion slices with 1 1/2 teaspoons oil. Arrange onion in a single layer on a foil-lined baking sheet. Broil 6 minutes or until lightly charred, turning once.
4. Combine mushrooms, 2 garlic cloves, and black beans in a food processor; pulse until mixture is coarsely chopped. Add panko and next 5 ingredients (through egg); pulse until combined. Divide mixture into 6 equal portions; shape each portion into a 1/2-inch-thick patty.
5. Heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Add remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil to pan; swirl to coat. Add patties; cook 12 minutes, turning once. Add cheese to patties during last 2 minutes of cooking; cover pan to melt cheese. Place 1 lettuce leaf on bottom half of each bun. Top each lettuce leaf with 1 patty, 1 charred onion slice, and about 1 1/2 tablespoons relish. Top with top halves of buns.
Cabernet-Balsamic Burgers with Sautéed
Mushrooms & Onions
Ingredients
5 teaspoons olive oil, divided
4 cups thinly sliced red onion
1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
1/2 cup cabernet sauvignon or other dry red wine
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
1 (8-ounce) package sliced mushrooms
1 1/2 pounds ground sirloin
Cooking spray
1/3 cup light mayonnaise
1 ounce blue cheese, crumbled (about 1/4 cup)
1 garlic clove, minced
6 (1 1/2-ounce) whole-wheat hamburger buns
1 1/2 cups baby arugula
Preparation
1. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-low heat. Add 2 teaspoons olive oil to pan; swirl to coat. Add onion and thyme; cook 17 minutes or until golden and very tender, stirring occasionally. Increase the heat to medium-high; add wine, vinegar, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cook for 6 minutes or until the liquid almost evaporates, stirring occasionally. Remove onion mixture from pan.
2. Wipe pan clean with paper towels. Heat pan over medium-high heat. Add the remaining 3 teaspoons oil to pan; swirl to coat. Add mushrooms and 1/4 teaspoon salt; sauté for 8 minutes or until mushrooms brown and liquid mostly evaporates.
3. Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
4. Coarsely chop 1 cup onion mixture, and stir chopped onion mixture into beef. Divide the beef mixture into 6 equal portions, gently shaping each into a 1-inch-thick patty. Press a nickel-sized indentation in center of each patty. Sprinkle the patties with remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt. Place patties on a grill rack coated with cooking spray, and grill for 4 minutes on each side or until done.
5. Combine mayonnaise, blue cheese, and garlic in a bowl, and mash well with a fork. Spread the top halves of buns evenly with mayonnaise mixture. Arrange 1/4 cup arugula on bottom half of each bun; top each bottom half of bun with 1 patty, about 2 tablespoons remaining onion mixture, about 1/4 cup mushrooms, and top half of bun.
2. Wipe pan clean with paper towels. Heat pan over medium-high heat. Add the remaining 3 teaspoons oil to pan; swirl to coat. Add mushrooms and 1/4 teaspoon salt; sauté for 8 minutes or until mushrooms brown and liquid mostly evaporates.
3. Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
4. Coarsely chop 1 cup onion mixture, and stir chopped onion mixture into beef. Divide the beef mixture into 6 equal portions, gently shaping each into a 1-inch-thick patty. Press a nickel-sized indentation in center of each patty. Sprinkle the patties with remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt. Place patties on a grill rack coated with cooking spray, and grill for 4 minutes on each side or until done.
5. Combine mayonnaise, blue cheese, and garlic in a bowl, and mash well with a fork. Spread the top halves of buns evenly with mayonnaise mixture. Arrange 1/4 cup arugula on bottom half of each bun; top each bottom half of bun with 1 patty, about 2 tablespoons remaining onion mixture, about 1/4 cup mushrooms, and top half of bun.
Cilantro Burgers with Sriracha Mayo
Ingredients
1 pound 90% lean ground sirloin
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Cooking spray
4 (1 1/2-ounce) hamburger buns
3 tablespoons canola mayonnaise
1 tablespoon Sriracha
1/3 cup cilantro sprigs
Preparation
1. Combine ground sirloin, chopped cilantro, salt, and pepper in a bowl; mix just until combined. Divide sirloin mixture into 4 equal portions, gently shaping each into a 1/2-inch-thick patty (about 3 1/2 inches in diameter).
2. Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add patties to pan; grill 4 minutes. Carefully turn patties; grill 4 minutes or until desired degree of doneness. Remove patties from pan. Add buns, cut sides down, to pan; grill 1 minute or until toasted.
3. Combine mayonnaise and Sriracha in a small bowl, stirring with a whisk. Spread 1 tablespoon mayonnaise mixture on bottom half of each bun; top each with 1 patty. Divide cilantro sprigs evenly among servings; top with top halves of buns.
2. Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add patties to pan; grill 4 minutes. Carefully turn patties; grill 4 minutes or until desired degree of doneness. Remove patties from pan. Add buns, cut sides down, to pan; grill 1 minute or until toasted.
3. Combine mayonnaise and Sriracha in a small bowl, stirring with a whisk. Spread 1 tablespoon mayonnaise mixture on bottom half of each bun; top each with 1 patty. Divide cilantro sprigs evenly among servings; top with top halves of buns.
Asian Tuna Burgers
Ingredients
6 tablespoons canola mayonnaise
1/4 teaspoon grated lime rind
1 1/2 teaspoon fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon sugar, divided
4 1/2 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar, divided
1 1/2 cups thinly sliced English cucumber
3/4 cup vertically sliced red onion
1 1/2 pounds tuna steaks, cut into 1-inch cubes
1/2 cup minced green onions
1 1/2 tablespoons lower-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon grated peeled fresh ginger
1/4 teaspoon salt
6 (1.6-ounce) sandwich buns
1/2 cup small cilantro sprigs
Preparation
1. Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
2. Combine first 3 ingredients in a small bowl. Cover and chill.
3. Dissolve 1/4 teaspoon sugar in 3 tablespoons vinegar in a medium bowl, stirring with a whisk. Add cucumber and red onion; toss to coat. Cover and chill.
4. Place tuna in a food processor; pulse until finely chopped. Combine chopped tuna, green onions, next 3 ingredients (through salt), 1 1/2 tablespoons vinegar, and 3/4 teaspoon sugar in a bowl. Divide mixture into 6 equal portions with moist hands, shaping each into a 1/2-inch-thick patty. Press thumb in center of patty, leaving a nickel-sized indentation.
5. Place patties on grill rack coated with cooking spray; grill 4 minutes. Turn patties over; grill 4 minutes or until desired degree of doneness. Remove from grill; cover and let stand 5 minutes.
6. Spread 1 tablespoon mayonnaise mixture evenly on cut sides of each bun. Top bottom halves of buns with patties. Spoon cucumber mixture evenly on top of patties, using a slotted spoon. Arrange cilantro evenly over cucumber mixture. Cover with bun tops. Serve immediately.
2. Combine first 3 ingredients in a small bowl. Cover and chill.
3. Dissolve 1/4 teaspoon sugar in 3 tablespoons vinegar in a medium bowl, stirring with a whisk. Add cucumber and red onion; toss to coat. Cover and chill.
4. Place tuna in a food processor; pulse until finely chopped. Combine chopped tuna, green onions, next 3 ingredients (through salt), 1 1/2 tablespoons vinegar, and 3/4 teaspoon sugar in a bowl. Divide mixture into 6 equal portions with moist hands, shaping each into a 1/2-inch-thick patty. Press thumb in center of patty, leaving a nickel-sized indentation.
5. Place patties on grill rack coated with cooking spray; grill 4 minutes. Turn patties over; grill 4 minutes or until desired degree of doneness. Remove from grill; cover and let stand 5 minutes.
6. Spread 1 tablespoon mayonnaise mixture evenly on cut sides of each bun. Top bottom halves of buns with patties. Spoon cucumber mixture evenly on top of patties, using a slotted spoon. Arrange cilantro evenly over cucumber mixture. Cover with bun tops. Serve immediately.
Pistachio, Lamb, and Beef Burgers
Ingredients
1/2 cup salted roasted pistachios
3/4 cup coarsely chopped onion, plus 4 onion slices (1/4 in. thick)
1 large egg white, whisked to blend
1/2 pound ground lamb
1/2 pound ground beef
1 tablespoon baharat* (Arabic spice blend)
2 teaspoons black pepper
4 to 5 tsp. Aleppo pepper*, divided
1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt
3 cups cherry or pear tomatoes (any color)
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons olive oil
4 hamburger buns, split
Butter lettuce leaves
Preparation
1. Soak 8 bamboo skewers (8 in.) in water for half an hour.
2. Heat a grill to medium (350° to 450°). Coarsely grind pistachios in a food processor, then pour into a bowl. Whirl chopped onion in processor until smooth and add to nuts along with egg white, meat, baharat, black pepper, 2 1/2 tsp. Aleppo pepper, and the salt. Mix with your hands. Shape into 4 patties, 1/2 in. thick.
3. Thread tomatoes lengthwise onto skewers. Combine mayonnaise, 1 to 2 tsp. Aleppo pepper, and the lemon juice and set aside. Brush onion slices with oil.
4. Grill burgers, tomatoes, and onion slices, turning once, until burgers are cooked through (6 to 8 minutes total), and vegetables are charred (3 to 5 minutes). Transfer to a platter as done. Grill buns cut side down until golden, 1 to 2 minutes.
5. Spread buns with mayo. Toss onions with a little Aleppo pepper. Build burgers with lettuce, onions, and some tomatoes from skewers; serve the rest on the side.
2. Heat a grill to medium (350° to 450°). Coarsely grind pistachios in a food processor, then pour into a bowl. Whirl chopped onion in processor until smooth and add to nuts along with egg white, meat, baharat, black pepper, 2 1/2 tsp. Aleppo pepper, and the salt. Mix with your hands. Shape into 4 patties, 1/2 in. thick.
3. Thread tomatoes lengthwise onto skewers. Combine mayonnaise, 1 to 2 tsp. Aleppo pepper, and the lemon juice and set aside. Brush onion slices with oil.
4. Grill burgers, tomatoes, and onion slices, turning once, until burgers are cooked through (6 to 8 minutes total), and vegetables are charred (3 to 5 minutes). Transfer to a platter as done. Grill buns cut side down until golden, 1 to 2 minutes.
5. Spread buns with mayo. Toss onions with a little Aleppo pepper. Build burgers with lettuce, onions, and some tomatoes from skewers; serve the rest on the side.
Pacific Northwest Burger
Ingredients
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup rice vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups very thinly sliced radish
1/3 cup canola mayonnaise
1 1/2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger
2 teaspoons rice vinegar
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1 tablespoon lower-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon Thai sweet chili sauce
4 (6-ounce) salmon fillets, skinned
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
Cooking spray
4 (1 1/2-ounce) hamburger buns
1 1/2 cups watercress
Preparation
1. Combine first 4 ingredients in a saucepan; bring to a boil, stirring until sugar dissolves. Pour hot liquid over radish. Chill 30 minutes; drain well.
2. Combine mayonnaise and next 3 ingredients. Cover and refrigerate.
3. Preheat grill to high heat.
4. Combine soy sauce and chili sauce, stirring with a whisk. Sprinkle fillets with pepper and 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt. Place fillets on grill rack coated with cooking spray; grill 4 minutes, brushing with half of soy mixture. Carefully turn fillets; grill 4 minutes or until desired degree of doneness, brushing with remaining soy mixture.
5. Spread 2 tablespoons mayo mixture on bottom half of each bun; top each with 1 fillet. Top evenly with radishes. Arrange about 1/3 cup watercress on each fillet; top with top halves of buns.
2. Combine mayonnaise and next 3 ingredients. Cover and refrigerate.
3. Preheat grill to high heat.
4. Combine soy sauce and chili sauce, stirring with a whisk. Sprinkle fillets with pepper and 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt. Place fillets on grill rack coated with cooking spray; grill 4 minutes, brushing with half of soy mixture. Carefully turn fillets; grill 4 minutes or until desired degree of doneness, brushing with remaining soy mixture.
5. Spread 2 tablespoons mayo mixture on bottom half of each bun; top each with 1 fillet. Top evenly with radishes. Arrange about 1/3 cup watercress on each fillet; top with top halves of buns.
New England Turkey Burger
Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cups thinly sliced onion
3/4 cup Samuel Adams Summer Ale
1 pound ground turkey
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Cooking spray
1.5 ounces reduced-fat Vermont white cheddar cheese, shaved
4 teaspoons canola mayonnaise
2 teaspoons whole-grain mustard
4 (1 1/2-ounce) hamburger buns, toasted
4 small green leaf lettuce leaves
4 (1/4-inch-thick) slices tomato
Preparation
1. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add oil; swirl. Add onion; cook 7 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally. Add beer; bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat. Simmer 20 minutes or until onion is golden and liquid almost evaporates; stir occasionally. Cool.
2. Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
3. Remove 1/4 cup onion mixture from pan; finely chop. Combine chopped onion mixture and turkey. Divide mixture into 4 equal portions; gently shape each into a 1/2-inch-thick patty. Press a nickel-sized indentation in center of each patty. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place patties on grill rack coated with cooking spray; grill 5 minutes. Turn patties; grill 3 minutes. Top with cheese; grill 1 minute or until cheese melts and turkey is done.
4. Combine mayonnaise and mustard. Spread 1 1/2 teaspoons mayonnaise mixture on bottom half of each bun; top each with 1 lettuce leaf, 1 tomato slice, and 1 patty. Divide onion mixture evenly among servings; top with top halves of buns.
2. Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
3. Remove 1/4 cup onion mixture from pan; finely chop. Combine chopped onion mixture and turkey. Divide mixture into 4 equal portions; gently shape each into a 1/2-inch-thick patty. Press a nickel-sized indentation in center of each patty. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place patties on grill rack coated with cooking spray; grill 5 minutes. Turn patties; grill 3 minutes. Top with cheese; grill 1 minute or until cheese melts and turkey is done.
4. Combine mayonnaise and mustard. Spread 1 1/2 teaspoons mayonnaise mixture on bottom half of each bun; top each with 1 lettuce leaf, 1 tomato slice, and 1 patty. Divide onion mixture evenly among servings; top with top halves of buns.
Lamb Burgers with Feta-Mint Spread
Ingredients
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon grated lemon rind
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground cumin
8 ounces lean ground lamb
8 ounces 90% lean ground sirloin
Cooking spray
4 (1 1/2-ounce) whole-wheat hamburger buns
1/4 cup plain fat-free Greek yogurt
2 tablespoons reduced-fat feta cheese, crumbled
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh mint
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 cup baby arugula
Preparation
1. Combine first 9 ingredients in a bowl, stirring just until combined. Divide the lamb mixture into 4 equal portions; shape each portion into a 1/2-inch-thick patty.
2. Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add patties to pan; grill 4 minutes on each side or until desired degree of doneness. Remove patties from pan. Add buns to pan, cut sides down; grill 1 minute or until toasted.
3. Combine yogurt, cheese, mint, and juice in a small bowl, stirring with a whisk. Place patties on bottom halves of buns; top evenly with feta mixture, arugula, and top halves of buns.
2. Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add patties to pan; grill 4 minutes on each side or until desired degree of doneness. Remove patties from pan. Add buns to pan, cut sides down; grill 1 minute or until toasted.
3. Combine yogurt, cheese, mint, and juice in a small bowl, stirring with a whisk. Place patties on bottom halves of buns; top evenly with feta mixture, arugula, and top halves of buns.
Great Plains Burger
Ingredients
1 ear shucked corn
1 small red onion, cut into 3/4-inch slices
Cooking spray
2 tablespoons canola mayonnaise
1 teaspoon mustard seeds
1 teaspoon cider vinegar
3/8 teaspoon salt, divided
1 tablespoon adobo sauce from canned chipotle chiles in adobo sauce
1 1/2 ounces corn chips (such as Fritos)
1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 pound lean ground bison
4 (1 1/2-ounce) onion rolls, toasted
Preparation
1. Preheat grill to high heat.
2. Place corn and onion on grill rack coated with cooking spray. Grill 9 minutes or until charred, turning corn occasionally and turning onion once. Cut kernels from ears of corn. Combine corn, mayonnaise, mustard seeds, vinegar, and 1/8 teaspoon salt in a mini food processor; process until smooth.
3. Combine onion and adobo sauce.
4. Place chips in a food processor; pulse 15 times or until coarsely chopped. Combine chips, 1/4 teaspoon salt, sage, garlic powder, pepper, and bison; mix well. Divide mixture into 4 equal portions, gently shaping each into a 1/2-inch-thick patty. Press a nickel-sized indentation in center of each patty. Place patties on grill rack coated with cooking spray; grill 3 minutes. Carefully turn patties; grill 3 minutes or until desired degree of doneness.
5. Place 1 patty on bottom half of each bun. Spread 1 tablespoon corn mixture over each patty. Top with onion mixture and top halves of buns.
2. Place corn and onion on grill rack coated with cooking spray. Grill 9 minutes or until charred, turning corn occasionally and turning onion once. Cut kernels from ears of corn. Combine corn, mayonnaise, mustard seeds, vinegar, and 1/8 teaspoon salt in a mini food processor; process until smooth.
3. Combine onion and adobo sauce.
4. Place chips in a food processor; pulse 15 times or until coarsely chopped. Combine chips, 1/4 teaspoon salt, sage, garlic powder, pepper, and bison; mix well. Divide mixture into 4 equal portions, gently shaping each into a 1/2-inch-thick patty. Press a nickel-sized indentation in center of each patty. Place patties on grill rack coated with cooking spray; grill 3 minutes. Carefully turn patties; grill 3 minutes or until desired degree of doneness.
5. Place 1 patty on bottom half of each bun. Spread 1 tablespoon corn mixture over each patty. Top with onion mixture and top halves of buns.
Hoisin Pork Burgers with Pickled Vegetables
Ingredients
1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar, divided
1 cup thinly shaved carrot
1 cup thinly shaved daikon radish
1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon finely chopped green onion
2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 pound ground pork
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Cooking spray
4 hamburger buns, split horizontally
Preparation
1. Combine sugar, 1/4 cup vinegar, and 3 tablespoons water in a medium microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on HIGH for 2 minutes or until bubbling. Add carrot and radish; toss to combine. Let stand 15 minutes; drain well. Stir in cilantro.
2. Meanwhile, combine hoisin sauce, next 4 ingredients, and remaining 2 tablespoons vinegar in a small, microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on HIGH for 1 minute.
3. Place 3 tablespoons hoisin mixture in a medium bowl. Add pork, butter, salt, and pepper; mix gently to combine. Divide mixture into 4 equal portions; gently shape each portion into a 1/2-inch-thick patty. Lightly coat patties with cooking spray.
4. Heat grill or grill pan over medium-high heat; coat with cooking spray. Grill patties 5 minutes on each side or until done. Remove patties from grill; grill buns, cut sides down, 1 minute or until lightly toasted. Remove buns from grill, and top bun bottoms evenly with remaining 3 tablespoons hoisin mixture, pickled vegetables, and bun tops.
2. Meanwhile, combine hoisin sauce, next 4 ingredients, and remaining 2 tablespoons vinegar in a small, microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on HIGH for 1 minute.
3. Place 3 tablespoons hoisin mixture in a medium bowl. Add pork, butter, salt, and pepper; mix gently to combine. Divide mixture into 4 equal portions; gently shape each portion into a 1/2-inch-thick patty. Lightly coat patties with cooking spray.
4. Heat grill or grill pan over medium-high heat; coat with cooking spray. Grill patties 5 minutes on each side or until done. Remove patties from grill; grill buns, cut sides down, 1 minute or until lightly toasted. Remove buns from grill, and top bun bottoms evenly with remaining 3 tablespoons hoisin mixture, pickled vegetables, and bun tops.
Bacon, Peach, and Basil Burgers
Ingredients
1 1/2 pounds ground sirloin
2 tablespoons chopped pickled jalapeño peppers
2 tablespoons pickled jalapeño pepper juice
1 teaspoon kosher salt
6 thick bacon slices
1 small sweet onion, sliced
1/2 cup peach chutney
4 ounces goat cheese, softened
6 hamburger buns, toasted
1 medium peach, sliced
Fresh basil leaves
Preparation
1. Preheat grill to 350° to 400° (medium-high) heat. Combine first 4 ingredients. Gently shape mixture into 6 (4-inch) patties.
2. Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium heat 8 minutes or until crisp. Remove bacon, and drain on paper towels, reserving 2 Tbsp. drippings in skillet. Increase heat to medium-high, and sauté onion in reserved hot drippings 6 minutes or until tender. Remove from heat, and stir in chutney.
3. Grill patties, covered with grill lid, 4 to 5 minutes on each side or until beef is no longer pink in center. Top with cheese, and serve on hamburger buns with onion mixture, bacon, peach slices, and basil leaves.
2. Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium heat 8 minutes or until crisp. Remove bacon, and drain on paper towels, reserving 2 Tbsp. drippings in skillet. Increase heat to medium-high, and sauté onion in reserved hot drippings 6 minutes or until tender. Remove from heat, and stir in chutney.
3. Grill patties, covered with grill lid, 4 to 5 minutes on each side or until beef is no longer pink in center. Top with cheese, and serve on hamburger buns with onion mixture, bacon, peach slices, and basil leaves.
Blackened Grouper Burgers with Red Cabbage Slaw
Ingredients
1 tablespoon butter
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
1 pound boneless, skinless grouper, cut into 1-inch pieces
4 teaspoons Creole mustard, divided
3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
4 teaspoons blackening seasoning
Cooking spray
1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons chopped dill pickle
2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1 1/3 cups thinly sliced red cabbage
4 hamburger buns, split horizontally
Preparation
1. Place butter, chives, 4 ounces fish, 1 tablespoon mustard, and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper in a food processor; pulse until finely chopped. Add remaining 12 ounces fish to food processor; pulse 5 times or until coarsely chopped. Divide mixture into 4 equal portions; gently shape each portion into a 1/2-inch-thick patty. Sprinkle patties evenly with blackening seasoning; lightly coat with cooking spray.
2. Whisk together mayonnaise, pickle, parsley, lemon juice, and 1/8 teaspoon salt in a small bowl.
3. Whisk together oil, lime juice, remaining 1 teaspoon mustard, and remaining 1/8 teaspoon salt in a medium bowl. Add cabbage; toss to coat.
4. Heat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat; coat with cooking spray. Grill patties 4 minutes on each side or until done. Remove patties from grill; grill buns, cut sides down, 1 minute or until lightly toasted. Remove buns from grill, and top bun bottoms evenly with patties, tartar sauce, cabbage mixture, and bun tops
2. Whisk together mayonnaise, pickle, parsley, lemon juice, and 1/8 teaspoon salt in a small bowl.
3. Whisk together oil, lime juice, remaining 1 teaspoon mustard, and remaining 1/8 teaspoon salt in a medium bowl. Add cabbage; toss to coat.
4. Heat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat; coat with cooking spray. Grill patties 4 minutes on each side or until done. Remove patties from grill; grill buns, cut sides down, 1 minute or until lightly toasted. Remove buns from grill, and top bun bottoms evenly with patties, tartar sauce, cabbage mixture, and bun tops
Smoked Gouda Burgers with Horseradish Butter,
Grilled Onions, and Arugula
Ingredients
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
2 tablespoons prepared horseradish
2 teaspoons finely minced garlic
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon salt, divided
1 pound 80% lean ground chuck
3 tablespoons dry red wine
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
Cooking spray
4 (3/4-ounce) slices smoked gouda cheese
4 (1/4-inch-thick) red onion slices
4 potato rolls, split horizontally
8 thin tomato slices
3/4 cup baby arugula
Preparation
1. Combine first 4 ingredients and 1/4 teaspoon salt in the bowl of a mini food processor; process until smooth.
2. Combine ground beef and red wine in a medium bowl; mix gently. Divide mixture into 4 equal portions; gently shape each portion into a 1/2-inch-thick patty. Sprinkle patties evenly with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
3. Heat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat; coat with cooking spray. Place patties on grill, seasoned sides down, and sprinkle with remaining 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Grill 3 minutes; flip patties and grill 4 more minutes or until desired degree of doneness. Top each patty with 1 slice cheese during last 30 seconds of cooking. Remove burgers from grill; cover loosely with foil. Grill onion slices 3 minutes on each side or until softened and lightly charred.
4. Spread 3 tablespoons horseradish butter evenly over cut sides of rolls; grill, cut sides down, 1 minute or until lightly toasted. Remove rolls from grill, and spread remaining horseradish butter over roll bottoms; top with tomato slices, patties, onion slices, arugula, and bun tops.
2. Combine ground beef and red wine in a medium bowl; mix gently. Divide mixture into 4 equal portions; gently shape each portion into a 1/2-inch-thick patty. Sprinkle patties evenly with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
3. Heat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat; coat with cooking spray. Place patties on grill, seasoned sides down, and sprinkle with remaining 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Grill 3 minutes; flip patties and grill 4 more minutes or until desired degree of doneness. Top each patty with 1 slice cheese during last 30 seconds of cooking. Remove burgers from grill; cover loosely with foil. Grill onion slices 3 minutes on each side or until softened and lightly charred.
4. Spread 3 tablespoons horseradish butter evenly over cut sides of rolls; grill, cut sides down, 1 minute or until lightly toasted. Remove rolls from grill, and spread remaining horseradish butter over roll bottoms; top with tomato slices, patties, onion slices, arugula, and bun tops.
Red Beans-and-Rice Veggie Burgers
Ingredients
1/2 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
2 (16-oz.) cans red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1/3 cup minced green bell pepper
1/3 cup minced sweet onion
2 tablespoons minced celery
1 tablespoon Creole seasoning
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 large egg, lightly beaten
3 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
3 tablespoons Creole mustard
2 tablespoons minced green onions
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
6 butter lettuce leaves
6 (1/2-inch-thick) crusty bread slices, toasted
Preparation
1. Bring 1 1/2 cups water to a boil in a small saucepan over medium heat; stir in rice. Reduce heat to low. Cook, stirring constantly, 15 minutes or until water is absorbed and rice is tender.
2. Mash red kidney beans in a large bowl with a fork or pastry blender. Stir in bell pepper, next 5 ingredients, and cooked rice until well blended. Shape mixture into 6 (1/2-inch-thick) patties.
3. Cook 3 patties in 1 1/2 Tbsp. hot oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat 5 minutes on each side or until golden. Repeat procedure with remaining oil and patties.
4. Stir together mayonnaise, Creole mustard, green onions, and parsley. Place 1 lettuce leaf on each bread slice; top each with 1 patty and desired amount of mayonnaise mixture.
2. Mash red kidney beans in a large bowl with a fork or pastry blender. Stir in bell pepper, next 5 ingredients, and cooked rice until well blended. Shape mixture into 6 (1/2-inch-thick) patties.
3. Cook 3 patties in 1 1/2 Tbsp. hot oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat 5 minutes on each side or until golden. Repeat procedure with remaining oil and patties.
4. Stir together mayonnaise, Creole mustard, green onions, and parsley. Place 1 lettuce leaf on each bread slice; top each with 1 patty and desired amount of mayonnaise mixture.
Carolina Chicken Burgers with Ancho Slaw
Ingredients
2 pounds lean ground chicken breast
1/3 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon coarse-grained Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
6 sesame seed hamburger buns
Carolina Burger Sauce
Creamy Ancho Slaw
Dill pickle slices
Preparation
1. Preheat grill to 350° to 400° (medium-high) heat. Gently combine first 5 ingredients in a large bowl. Shape mixture into 6 patties.
2. Grill patties, covered with grill lid, 5 to 6 minutes on each side or until a meat thermometer inserted into thickest portion registers 165°. Grill buns 1 minute on each side or until toasted. Spread Carolina Burger Sauce on bottom half of each bun. Top with patties, Creamy Ancho Slaw, pickles, and top halves of buns.
2. Grill patties, covered with grill lid, 5 to 6 minutes on each side or until a meat thermometer inserted into thickest portion registers 165°. Grill buns 1 minute on each side or until toasted. Spread Carolina Burger Sauce on bottom half of each bun. Top with patties, Creamy Ancho Slaw, pickles, and top halves of buns.
Tex-Mex Turkey Burgers
Ingredients
1 large lime
1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup fresh corn kernels (about 2 ears)
1 avocado, peeled and finely chopped
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro leaves
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
1 pound ground turkey
1 (4-oz.) can chopped green chiles
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 cup fine, dry breadcrumbs
6 tostada shells, warmed
Toppings: salsa verde, crumbled queso fresco
Garnish: lime wedges
Preparation
1. Preheat grill to 350° to 400° (medium-high) heat. Grate zest from lime to equal 1 tsp. Cut lime in half, and squeeze juice from lime to equal 1 Tbsp.
2. Sauté onion and garlic in hot oil in a medium skillet 1 minute. Add corn, and cook 2 to 3 minutes or just until corn begins to brown. Transfer mixture to a medium bowl. Stir in lime zest, lime juice, avocado, cilantro, and 1/2 tsp. salt.
3. Combine turkey, next 4 ingredients, and remaining 1 tsp. salt. Gently shape mixture into 6 (4-inch) patties.
4. Grill patties, covered with grill lid, 4 to 5 minutes on each side or until done. Serve on tostadas with corn mixture and desired toppings.
2. Sauté onion and garlic in hot oil in a medium skillet 1 minute. Add corn, and cook 2 to 3 minutes or just until corn begins to brown. Transfer mixture to a medium bowl. Stir in lime zest, lime juice, avocado, cilantro, and 1/2 tsp. salt.
3. Combine turkey, next 4 ingredients, and remaining 1 tsp. salt. Gently shape mixture into 6 (4-inch) patties.
4. Grill patties, covered with grill lid, 4 to 5 minutes on each side or until done. Serve on tostadas with corn mixture and desired toppings.
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