The Perfect Basic Burger

PREP TIME 15 Min
COOK TIME 16 Min
READY IN 35 Min
Original recipe yield 4 hamburger patties


INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

* 1 egg
* 1/2 teaspoon salt
* 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
* 1 pound ground beef
* 1/2 cup fine dry bread crumbs


DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil grate.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together egg, salt and pepper. Place ground beef and bread crumbs into the mixture. With hands or a fork, mix until well blended. Form into 4 patties approximately 3/4 inch thick.
3. Place patties on the prepared grill. Cover and cook 6 to 8 minutes per side, or to desired doneness.

Travis's Turkey Burgers with a Bite

PREP TIME 15 Min
COOK TIME 10 Min
READY IN 30 Min
Original recipe yield 3 turkey burgers


INGREDIENTS

* 1 pound ground turkey
* 1 (1.1 oz) package dry mesquite flavored seasoning mix
* 1 fresh jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped


DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil grate.
2. In medium bowl, mix together ground turkey, dry mesquite flavored seasoning mix and jalapeno pepper. Form the mixture into 3 thin, flat patties.
3. Cook patties on the prepared grill 5 minutes per side, or to desired doneness.

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Skippy Burgers

PREP TIME 20 Min
COOK TIME 10 Min
READY IN 30 Min
Original recipe yield 4 hamburger patties


INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

* 1 pound ground beef
* 1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
* 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
* 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
* ground black pepper to taste
* 1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle dark beer
* 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
* 1 fresh jalapeno chile pepper, finely chopped



DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil grate.
2. In a large bowl, mix together ground beef, dry bread crumbs, Worcestershire sauce, garlic salt, ground black pepper and approximately 1/2 of the dark beer. Mix until firm enough to form patties, using remaining dark beer as necessary.
3. Shape ground beef mixture into 4 thick patties. Create a well in the center of the patties, and fill with onion and jalapeno. Form the ground beef mixture back around the onions and jalapenos, and flatten.
4. Place patties on the prepared grill, and cook 5 minutes per side, or to desired doneness.

Bronco Burger

PREP TIME 10 Min
COOK TIME 10 Min
READY IN 25 Min
Original recipe yield 8 burgers


INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

* 5 fresh jalapeno peppers
* 4 pounds ground beef
* salt and pepper to taste
* 1 egg
* 1/4 cup steak sauce, (e.g. Heinz 57)
* 1/4 cup minced white onion
* 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce (e.g. Tabasco™)
* 1 pinch dried oregano
* 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
* 1 teaspoon garlic salt
* 1/4 cup crushed Fritos® corn chips
* 8 large potato hamburger buns
* 8 slices pepperjack cheese



DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat a grill for high heat. When the grill is hot, roast the jalapeno peppers until blackened on all sides. Place in a plastic bag to sweat and loosen the blackened skin. Rub the skin off, then seed if desired, and chop.
2. In a large bowl, use your hands to mix together the ground beef, salt, pepper, egg, steak sauce, onion, hot pepper sauce, oregano, Worcestershire sauce, garlic salt and Fritos®. Divide into 8 balls, and flatten into patties.
3. Grill patties for 10 to 15 minutes, turning once, or until well done. I always drink one beer, then flip, drink another beer, then remove from the grill and place on buns. Top each one with a slice of pepperjack cheese and pig out!

Hamburger Potato Casserole

PREP TIME 20 Min
COOK TIME 1 Hr
READY IN 1 Hr 30 Min


INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

* 1 pound lean ground beef
* 3 cups peeled and thinly sliced potatoes
* 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
* 1/2 cup chopped onion
* 3/4 cup milk
* salt to taste
* freshly ground pepper, to taste
* 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese


DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. In a medium skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef; drain fat.
3. In a medium mixing bowl, combine cream of mushroom soup, onion, milk, salt and pepper to taste.
4. Alternately layer the potatoes, soup mixture and meat in a 11x7 inch (2 quart) baking dish. Bake in the preheated oven for 1 to 1 1/2 hours, or until potatoes are tender. Top with Cheddar cheese, and continue baking until cheese is melted.

Favorite Hamburger Bites

PREP TIME 20 Min
COOK TIME 20 Min
READY IN 40 Min
Original recipe yield 12 mini burgers


INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

* 1 pound ground beef
* 1 (1 ounce) package dry onion soup mix
* 1/2 cup dried minced onion
* 3/4 cup mayonnaise
* 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
* 2 (8 ounce) packages dinner rolls
* 1 (16 ounce) jar dill pickle slices, drained


DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a medium baking sheet with aluminum foil.
2. In a medium skillet over medium high heat, stir together ground beef, dry onion soup mix and dry minced onion. Cook until beef is evenly brown. Remove from heat, drain and stir in mayonnaise and Cheddar cheese.
3. Slice tops off the dinner rolls. Arrange the rolls on the baking sheet. Spoon some of the ground beef mixture onto each roll. Garnish with pickle slices. Place tops back on rolls.
4. Tightly wrap the baking sheet with aluminum foil. Bake in the preheated oven 20 minutes.

Good Burger

PREP TIME 15 Min
COOK TIME 20 Min
READY IN 50 Min
Original recipe yield 4 burgers


INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

* 1 pound ground beef chuck
* 1/2 small yellow onion, finely chopped
* 6 tablespoons brown sugar
* 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
* 1 teaspoon garlic powder
* 2 tablespoons steak sauce
* 1/4 cup Italian seasoned bread crumbs


DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat, and lightly oil grate.
2. In a medium bowl, mix ground chuck, onion, brown sugar, Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, steak sauce, and Italian seasoned bread crumbs. Form the mixture into four burger patties.
3. On the prepared grill, cook the burgers 3 to 5 minutes on each side, or to desired doneness.

Toastie Treats

Original recipe yield 4 sandwiches


INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

* 1 1/2 pounds potatoes, peeled and cubed
* 1/2 cup milk
* 1 tablespoon butter
* 1 pound ground beef
* 4 eggs
* 4 slices bread, toasted
* 1 (16 ounce) can baked beans
* 4 slices Cheddar cheese



DIRECTIONS

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add potatoes, and cook until tender but still firm, about 15 minutes. Drain, then mash with milk and butter until smooth. Spoon into a pastry bag with a large round tip; set aside. Preheat oven on broiler setting.
2. Heat a large heavy skillet over medium heat. Shape ground beef into 4 patties, and fry until evenly brown, about 5 minutes on each side. Fry the 4 eggs.
3. Place a burger on each piece of toast. Pipe mashed potato around the edge to form a wall on the edge of the toast. Heat the beans, and spoon onto each burger, inside the wall of potato. Cover with a slice of cheese.
4. Place burgers under broiler until cheese is melted, then top each with a fried egg.

Summer Chicken Burgers

PREP TIME 30 Min
COOK TIME 30 Min
READY IN 1 Hr 30 Min


INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

* 1 ripe avocado, sliced
* 1 tablespoon lemon juice
* 1 tablespoon butter
* 1 large Vidalia onions, sliced into rings
* 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
* salt and pepper to taste
* 4 hamburger buns
* 4 tablespoons mayonnaise
* 4 slices provolone cheese



DIRECTIONS

1. In a small bowl, combine sliced avocado and lemon juice. Add water to cover; set aside. Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil grate.
2. Heat butter in a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Saute the onions until browned and caramelized; set aside.
3. Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Place on grill, and cook until no longer pink and juices run clear, about 5 minutes on each side. Place buns on grill just long enough to toast them.
4. Spread buns with mayonnaise to taste, then layer with chicken, caramelized onion, provolone and avocado.

Tastes-Like-Beef Turkey Burgers

PREP TIME 10 Min
COOK TIME 8 Min
READY IN 18 Min


INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

* 1 pound ground turkey
* 1 (1 ounce) package dry onion soup mix
* 2 tablespoons steak sauce
* cooking spray
* 4 hamburger buns


DIRECTIONS

1. In a large bowl, mix together ground turkey, onion soup mix and steak sauce. Shape into 4 patties.
2. Heat a large skillet over medium heat, and lightly coat with cooking spray. Cook burgers 4 minutes on each side. Serve on hamburger buns.

Krautburger

PREP TIME 40 Min
COOK TIME 40 Min
READY IN 1 Hr 30 Min


INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

* 1 pound lean ground beef
* 1 onion, chopped
* 1/2 medium head cabbage, shredded
* 1/2 (1 ounce) package dry onion soup mix
* 1 (8 ounce) package mild Cheddar cheese, sliced
* black pepper to taste
* 2 (1 pound) loaves frozen bread dough, thawed
* butter flavored cooking spray
* 1/4 cup margarine, melted



DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place ground beef in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain fat. Stir in cabbage and onion soup mix; cook 5 minutes longer, or until lightly browned. Set aside.
2. Roll one loaf of bread dough into a 16x8 inch rectangle, then cut into eight 4 inch squares. Spoon cabbage mixture into center of each square, top with 1 small slice cheese and bring up diagonal points, pinching edges closed. Place krautburgers on a cookie sheet coated with cooking spray, and let rise for about 10 minutes.
3. Bake for 20 minutes, or until brown. Brush tops of warm rolls with margarine. Repeat process with second loaf of bread and remaining cabbage mixture and cheese.

Turkey Patties

PREP TIME 10 Min
COOK TIME 10 Min
READY IN 20 Min


INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

* 1 pound ground turkey
* 1/4 cup fine dry bread crumbs
* 1 egg
* 2 tablespoons minced green onions
* 1 clove garlic, minced
* 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger root
* 2 tablespoons soy sauce
* 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
* 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley


DIRECTIONS

1. In a large bowl, blend turkey with bread crumbs, egg, green onion, garlic, ginger and soy sauce. Shape into 4 patties.
2. Heat oil in a wide skillet over medium heat. Cook burgers for 5 minutes on each side, or until cooked through. Garnish with chopped parsley.

Grilled Gyro Burgers

PREP TIME 30 Min
COOK TIME 14 Min
READY IN 44 Min


INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

* 2 (8 ounce) containers plain yogurt, divided
* 1 (1 ounce) package dry Ranch-style dressing mix
* 1 cucumber, peeled, seeded, and chopped
* 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
* 1/4 cup diced onion
* 6 pita bread rounds
* 2 cups torn lettuce leaves
* 1 tomato, seeded and diced


DIRECTIONS

1. In a medium bowl, combine 1 container of plain yogurt with the envelope of ranch dressing mix. Remove half of the mixture to another bowl. Into one of the bowls, add the remaining container of plain yogurt and diced cucumber; mix well. Cover and refrigerate. Preheat grill and lightly oil grate.
2. Mix the ground beef and 1/4 cup onion into the remaining half of the yogurt mixture. Shape into 6 hamburger patties.
3. Grill patties on medium heat for 7 minutes each side, turning once.
4. Cut off 1/4 end of the pita pockets and fill with torn lettuce, grilled burger, creamy cucumber sauce and diced tomatoes.

Grilled Mushroom Swiss Burgers

PREP TIME 15 Min
COOK TIME 15 Min
READY IN 30 Min
Original recipe yield 6 burgers


INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

* 1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
* 1/2 teaspoon seasoned meat tenderizer
* salt and pepper to taste
* 2 teaspoons butter
* 2 (4 ounce) cans sliced mushrooms, drained
* 2 tablespoons soy sauce
* 4 slices Swiss cheese
* 6 hamburger buns


DIRECTIONS

1. Prepare a grill for medium heat. Lightly oil the grate.
2. Divide the ground beef into 6 patties. Season with meat tenderizer, salt and pepper. Set aside.
3. Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the mushrooms and soy sauce; cook and stir until browned. Set aside and keep warm.
4. Grill the patties for about 6 minutes per side, or until cooked through. Divide the mushroom mixture evenly amongst the burgers and top each one with a slice of Swiss cheese. Cover the grill for about 1 minute to allow the cheese to melt. Remove from the grill and serve on hamburger buns.

Greek Bifteki

PREP TIME 20 Min
COOK TIME 15 Min
READY IN 45 Min


INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

* 1 1/3 pounds ground beef
* 1 tablespoon plain yogurt
* 2 teaspoons dried thyme
* salt and pepper to taste
* 4 ounces feta cheese


DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat grill for indirect heat.
2. In a large bowl, mix together ground beef, yogurt, thyme, and salt and pepper. Form meat into 8 patties, about 2 to 3 inches in diameter.
3. Cut the cheese into 4 slices. Place one cheese slice between two patties, and seal the edges. Repeat with remaining beef patties and cheese slices. Set bifteki aside.
4. Brush grate with oil, and arrange bifteki on hot grate. Cover, and cook for 15 to 20 minutes, or until meat is cooked through and cheese is melted.

Jalapeno-Garlic-Onion Cheeseburgers

PREP TIME 15 Min
COOK TIME 10 Min
READY IN 25 Min


INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

* 1 fresh jalapeno chile pepper, finely chopped
* 2 cloves garlic, minced
* 1 small onion, finely chopped
* 1 pound lean ground beef
* 4 slices pepperjack cheese
* 4 hamburger buns


DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat grill for high heat.
2. Mix jalapeno pepper, garlic, onion, and ground beef in a medium bowl. Form into four patties.
3. Brush grill grate with oil. Grill hamburger patties 5 minutes per side, or until well done. Top with pepperjack cheese, and serve on buns.

Onion and Cheddar Burgers

PREP TIME 15 Min
COOK TIME 10 Min
READY IN 25 Min


INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

* 2 pounds ground beef
* 1 cup chopped onion
* 1 egg, beaten
* 1/2 cup ketchup
* 1 teaspoon salt
* 1/2 teaspoon pepper
* 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
* 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
* 3/4 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
* 6 hamburger buns


DIRECTIONS

1. In a large bowl, combine beef, onion, egg and ketchup. Season with salt, pepper, oregano, and Worcestershire sauce. Lightly mix in cheddar cheese. Shape beef mixture into 6 thick patties. Preheat oven on broiler setting.
2. Place hamburgers on broiler pan. Broil, turning once, until cooked through, about 5 minutes per side. Serve on hamburger buns.

Pizza Burgers

PREP TIME 5 Min
COOK TIME 15 Min
READY IN 20 Min


INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

* 1 pound ground beef
* 1 (14 ounce) can pizza sauce
* 4 hamburger buns
* 4 slices shredded mozzarella cheese


DIRECTIONS

1. Place ground beef in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain excess fat. Stir in pizza sauce, and heat through. Spoon onto buns and top with cheese. Microwave for 15 to 20 seconds, or until cheese is melted.

Actually Delicious Turkey Burgers

PREP TIME 15 Min
COOK TIME 15 Min
READY IN 30 Min
Original recipe yield 12 burgers


INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

* 3 pounds ground turkey
* 1/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs
* 1/4 cup finely diced onion
* 2 egg whites, lightly beaten
* 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
* 1 clove garlic, peeled and minced
* 1 teaspoon salt
* 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper


DIRECTIONS

1. In a large bowl, mix ground turkey, seasoned bread crumbs, onion, egg whites, parsley, garlic, salt, and pepper. Form into 12 patties.
2. Cook the patties in a medium skillet over medium heat, turning once, to an internal temperature of 180 degrees F (85 degrees C).

Salisbury Steak

PREP TIME 20 Min
COOK TIME 40 Min
READY IN 1 Hr


INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

* 3 pounds lean ground beef
* 1 1/2 pounds lean ground pork
* 1 cup tomato - peeled, seeded and diced
* 3 eggs, lightly beaten
* 1 onion, chopped
* 2 tablespoons chopped garlic
* 1 tablespoon salt
* 1 1/2 teaspoons black pepper


DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Lightly grease a large shallow baking dish.
2. In a large bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, tomatoes, eggs, onion, garlic, salt and pepper. Mix well. Shape into 12 (4 inch) round patties. Place in baking dish.
3. Bake in preheated oven for 35 minutes, or until evenly brown, and juices run clear.

Hamburger Quiche

PREP TIME 10 Min
COOK TIME 1 Hr 5 Min
READY IN 1 Hr 15 Min
Original recipe yield 1 (9 inch) pie


INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

* 1 (16 ounce) package frozen hash brown potatoes, thawed
* 1/2 pound ground beef
* 1 small onion, minced
* 1 cup milk
* 2 eggs, beaten
* 1 tablespoon cornstarch
* 1/2 pound sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded
* 1/4 teaspoon liquid smoke flavoring
* 1 (3 ounce) jar real bacon bits
* 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
* salt
* 1/4 pound sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded


DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9 inch pie dish.
2. Press hash browns onto the bottom and sides of pie dish. Bake in preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until it begins to brown.
3. Meanwhile, place ground beef and onion in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium-high heat until beef evenly brown. Drain, crumble and allow to cool. In a medium bowl, whisk together milk, eggs and cornstarch. Stir in 1/2 pound shredded cheese and ground beef mixture. Mix in the liquid smoke, bacon bits, Worcestershire sauce and salt. Pour into hash brown crust.
4. Bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes. Remove from oven, sprinkle 1/4 pound of grated sharp cheddar on top, and place back in the oven. Bake 15 minutes, or until filling is puffed and golden brown. Let stand for 20 minutes before serving.

Hamburger Stroganoff

INGREDIENTS

* 1 pound ground beef
* 1/4 cup chopped onion
* 1 garlic clove, minced
* 1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed beef consomme, undiluted
* 1 (4 ounce) can mushroom stems and pieces, undrained
* 3 tablespoons lemon juice
* 1/4 teaspoon pepper
* ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS (for each dish):
* 2 cups cooked spiral pasta
* 1/2 cup sour cream
* 2 tablespoons water


DIRECTIONS

1. In a skillet over medium heat, cook beef, onion and garlic until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in consomme, mushrooms, lemon juice and pepper. Place half of the mixture in a freezer container; cover and freeze for up to 3 months.
2. To the remaining meat mixture, add pasta, sour cream and water; heat through (do not boil). To use frozen meat mixture: Thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Place in a saucepan or skillet and prepare as directed.

Thai Tuna Burgers

PREP TIME 15 Min
COOK TIME 10 Min
READY IN 55 Min


INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

* 1 1/2 pounds fresh tuna steaks, minced
* 1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
* 1/4 cup finely chopped green onion
* 1/4 cup grated carrot
* 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root
* 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
* 1 teaspoon sesame oil
* 1 tablespoon ketchup
* 1 tablespoon lite soy sauce
* 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
* 1/4 teaspoon salt
* 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
* 1 egg, beaten
* 6 hamburger buns
* 6 lettuce leaves - rinsed and dried
* 2 medium tomatoes, sliced


DIRECTIONS

1. In a bowl, thoroughly mix minced tuna, bread crumbs, green onion, carrot, ginger, cilantro, sesame oil, ketchup, soy sauce, cumin, salt, pepper, and egg. Cover, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
2. Preheat oven broiler.
3. Form tuna mixture into 6 patties, and place in a broiler pan on top oven rack. Cook, uncovered, 4 minutes per side, or until easily flaked with a fork. Serve on hamburger buns with lettuce and tomato.

Chris' Bay Area Burger

PREP TIME 10 Min
COOK TIME 20 Min
READY IN 30 Min


INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

* 1 pound ground beef
* 2 cloves garlic, minced
* 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
* 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
* 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
* 1/2 teaspoon dried basil leaves
* 4 hamburger buns, split


DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat. Mix together the ground beef, garlic, olive oil, salt, pepper, and basil. Divide into four balls, and flatten into patties.
2. Cook the patties for about 3 to 5 minutes on each side, or to desired doneness. The internal temperature should be at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C). Remove from grill and place onto hamburger buns. Top with desired toppings and condiments.

Goat Cheese and Spinach Turkey Burgers

PREP TIME 10 Min
COOK TIME 15 Min
READY IN 25 Min


INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

* 1 1/2 pounds ground turkey breast
* 1 cup frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
* 2 tablespoons goat cheese, crumbled


DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat the oven broiler.
2. In a medium bowl, mix ground turkey, spinach, and goat cheese. Form the mixture into 4 patties.
3. Arrange patties on a broiler pan, and place in the center of the preheated oven 15 minutes, or until done.

Seven Flavor Hamburger

COOK TIME 20 Min
READY IN 20 Min


INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

* 1 pound ground beef
* 1/2 cup chopped onion
* 1/4 cup chopped celery
* 1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
* 1 teaspoon salt
* 1 pinch ground black pepper
* 1/3 cup ketchup
* 1 tablespoon white vinegar
* 1 tablespoon white sugar
* 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
* 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
* 6 hamburger buns, split


DIRECTIONS

1. Cook ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat until no longer pink. Stir frequently, and break into pieces. Drain off grease.
2. Add onion, celery, and green pepper to the skillet, and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring until onion is soft, about 5 minutes. Stir in ketchup, vinegar, sugar, Worcestershire sauce, and tomato sauce. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 20 minutes. Spoon onto buns, and serve.

Jeannie's Famous Potato Hamburger Casserole

PREP TIME 30 Min
COOK TIME 1 Hr 45 Min
READY IN 2 Hrs 15 Min


INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

* 1 tablespoon olive oil
* 1 yellow onion, thinly sliced
* 1 pound ground beef
* 1/4 cup butter
* 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
* 3 cups milk
* 1 pint heavy cream
* salt and pepper to taste
* 5 potatoes, sliced
* 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
* 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
* 1 cup milk


DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. Heat oil in a large heavy skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir onions until translucent; set aside. Cook ground beef until evenly brown. Drain excess fat, and set beef aside. Melt butter in the skillet. Add flour, and stir with a whisk for 5 minutes. Gradually whisk in 3 cups milk, then the cream. Simmer, stirring frequently, over medium-low heat for 10 minutes until the sauce has thickened and is smooth. Season with salt and pepper, and remove from heat.
3. Spread a small amount of sauce in the bottom of a 9x13 inch casserole dish. Alternate layers of potatoes, onions, ground beef, cheese and sauce, with 2 to 3 layers of each. Reserve some cheese to sprinkle on top. If you run short of sauce, press down on all layers, and add milk as needed. Sprinkle remaining cheese on top.
4. Bake in preheated oven for 45 to 55 minutes, or until potatoes are soft.

Gyros Burgers

PREP TIME 10 Min
COOK TIME 15 Min
READY IN 25 Min


INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

* 1/2 pound lean ground beef
* 1/2 pound lean ground lamb
* 1/2 onion, grated
* 2 cloves garlic, pressed
* 1 slice bread, toasted and crumbled
* 1/2 teaspoon dried savory
* 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
* 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
* 1/2 teaspoon salt
* 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
* 1 dash ground cumin


DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat, and lightly oil grate.
2. In large bowl, combine ground beef, ground lamb, onion, garlic and bread crumbs. Season with savory, allspice, coriander, salt, pepper and cumin. Knead until mixture is stiff. Shape into 4 very thin patties (1/8 inch to 1/4 inch thick).
3. Cook patties for 5 to 7 minutes on each side, or until cooked through.

Spam Burgers

PREP TIME 30 Min
COOK TIME 10 Min
READY IN 40 Min


INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

* 1 (12 ounce) container fully cooked luncheon meat (e.g. Spam)
* 4 hard-cooked eggs
* 4 ounces Cheddar cheese, cubed
* 1 medium onion, chopped
* 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
* 6 slices bacon, cut in half
* 6 hamburger buns, split



DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat your oven's broiler.
2. Combine the lunch meat, eggs, cheese and onion in a food processor, or run them through a grinder. Once everything is minced, stir in enough of the mayonnaise to hold it together. Spoon equal amounts of the mixture onto open buns, and place two pieces of bacon on top of each one.
3. Broil a few inches from the heat for 5 to 8 minutes, or until the bacon is crisp. Watch carefully so the burgers do not burn.

Best Barbequed Burgers

PREP TIME 15 Min
COOK TIME 10 Min
READY IN 25 Min
Original recipe yield 4 hamburgers


INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

* 1 pound ground beef
* 1 egg, beaten
* 1/4 cup quick cooking oats
* 1 tablespoon dried onion flakes
* 1/2 teaspoon seasoning salt
* 1 dash ground black pepper
* 2 tablespoons ketchup
* 1 teaspoon dry onion soup mix


DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat, and lightly oil grate.
2. In a large bowl, mix ground beef, egg, quick cooking oats, dried onion flakes, seasoning salt, pepper, ketchup, and dry onion soup mix. Form the mixture into about 4 burger patties.
3. Place burger patties on the prepared grill, and cook about 5 minutes on each side, to an internal temperature of 160 degrees F (63 degrees C).

Spam Pizza Burgers

PREP TIME 10 Min
COOK TIME 10 Min
READY IN 20 Min


INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

* 1 (12 ounce) container fully cooked luncheon meat (e.g. Spam)
* 1 (15 ounce) can chili without beans
* 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
* 4 hamburger buns, split


DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. Grate the luncheon meat in to a medium bowl using a cheese grater. Stir in the chili and Cheddar cheese. Spread the mixture onto each bun half using a fork, and place them on a baking sheet.
3. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, until heated through and buns are nicely toasted on the bottom.

Beth's Portobello Mushroom Burgers

PREP TIME 5 Min
COOK TIME 15 Min
READY IN 20 Min


INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

* 2 portobello mushroom caps
* 4 slices turkey bacon
* 3 teaspoons horseradish sauce
* 2 leaves romaine lettuce
* 2 slices tomato
* 2 hamburger buns


DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Line a cookie sheet with foil, and spray it with cooking spray. With a damp cloth, wipe the mushrooms making sure to get off any excess dirt. Trim the stem so the mushroom will sit even like a hamburger.
2. Wrap 2 pieces of turkey bacon around each mushroom, tucking the ends under the stem. Place the mushrooms on the cookie sheet. Bake for 10 to 15 minutes. Remove mushrooms from cookie sheet to paper towel to drain.
3. Spread 1 1/2 teaspoons of the horseradish sauce over each of the buns (adjust to your own taste). Place 1 piece of lettuce and 1 slice tomato onto each bun. Place one mushroom burger on each bun.

Stuffed Burgers

PREP TIME 30 Min
COOK TIME 45 Min
READY IN 1 Hr 15 Min
Original recipe yield 4 burgers


INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

* 2 pounds ground beef
* 1 (10 fluid ounce) bottle steak sauce, (e.g. A-1), divided
* 2 tablespoons fajita seasoning
* 2 tablespoons dried minced onion
* 8 slices American cheese, divided
* 2 (4 ounce) cans chopped green chiles, drained
* 1 (4 ounce) can sliced mushrooms, drained


DIRECTIONS

1. In a medium bowl, mix together the ground beef, 1/4 cup of the steak sauce, fajita seasoning, and dried onion until well blended. Form the mixture into 8 patties. Set aside 4 of the patties. On the other 4 patties, place one slice of cheese, some of the green chilies, and some mushrooms. Place the other 4 patties over the top, press down, and seal the edges so the goodies do not escape.
2. Preheat an outdoor grill for low heat. Lightly oil grate.
3. Place patties on the grill, and let them brown on both sides. Once they begin to brown, brush the tops with remaining steak sauce. Continue to grill for about 30 minutes, basting frequently with steak sauce, until meat is no longer pink, and the juices run clear. When the meat is ready to come off the grill, place the remaining 4 slices of cheese over the tops of the patties. Serve on buns, or just by themselves.

Thai Chicken Burgers

PREP TIME 15 Min
COOK TIME 15 Min
READY IN 1 Hr 30 Min


INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

* 1 cup mayonnaise
* 1/4 cup flaked coconut, finely chopped
* 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint
* 2 pounds ground chicken
* 2 1/2 cups panko bread crumbs
* 1/2 cup Thai peanut sauce
* 2 tablespoons red curry paste
* 2 tablespoons minced green onion
* 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
* 2 teaspoons soy sauce
* 3 cloves garlic, minced
* 2 teaspoons lemon juice
* 2 teaspoons lime juice
* 1 tablespoon hot pepper sauce
* 8 hamburger buns, split and toasted


DIRECTIONS

1. In a small bowl, mix together mayonnaise, coconut, and mint. Cover, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
2. In a large bowl, mix together ground chicken, panko crumbs, Thai peanut sauce, curry paste, green onion, parsley, soy sauce, garlic, lemon juice, lime juice, and hot pepper sauce. Be careful not to over-mix. Divide into 8 equal size balls. Flatten into patties about 1/2 inch thick.
3. Preheat the grill for medium-high heat.
4. Lightly oil the grill grate. Grill burgers for 6 to 8 minutes per side, or until well done. Serve on toasted buns with Coconut-Mint Mayonnaise.

FOOTNOTE

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Approximate Grilling Times for Chicken and Poultry

Mushroom Blue Cheese Turkey Burgers

PREP TIME 15 Min
COOK TIME 10 Min
READY IN 25 Min


INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

* 1 pound ground turkey
* 8 ounces fresh mushrooms, finely chopped
* 1 onion, finely chopped
* 2 tablespoons soy sauce
* 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
* 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
* 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese


DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat grill for high heat.
2. In a medium bowl, mix together the ground turkey, mushrooms, onion, and soy sauce. Season with kosher salt and pepper. Form into 4 burger patties.
3. Lightly oil the grill grate. Place patties on the prepared grill, and cook for 10 minutes per side, or until well done. Top with blue cheese during the last few minutes.

Bayou Samburgers

PREP TIME 15 Min
COOK TIME 12 Min
READY IN 27 Min
Original recipe yield 4 burgers


INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

* 2 1/2 pounds extra lean ground beef
* 4 cloves roasted garlic, chopped
* 1 pinch garlic pepper
* 1 pinch lemon pepper
* 1 pinch Cajun seasoning
* 4 slices sweet onion, 1/2 inch thick
* 4 large Hawaiian sweet rolls
* 4 slices American cheese
* 4 slices smoked Edam cheese
* 4 green leaf lettuce leaves
* 3 roma (plum) tomatoes, sliced
* 8 dill pickle slices
* Creole mustard (optional)
* creamy salad dressing, e.g. Miracle Whip ™ (optional)
* ketchup (optional)


DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat.
2. Mix together the ground beef and roasted garlic. Form the mixture into four balls, and flatten into patties about 3/4 inch thick. Sprinkle the patties with garlic pepper, lemon salt, and Cajun seasoning.
3. Lightly oil the grilling surface. Place onions on the grill, and toast on both sides. Place beef patties on the grill, and set the onions on top of them. Grill for about 5 minutes on each side, or to desired doneness. If you're lucky (or trashy) enough to still have a coffee can of grease on your stove, brush both sides of the Hawaiian rolls, then toast them on the grill.
4. To assemble, place the patties on buns, and top with slices of American and Edam cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickles, and your choice of condiments such as ketchup, Creole mustard, and salad dressing. These listed are some of mine.

Cilantro Burgers

PREP TIME 10 Min
COOK TIME 23 Min
READY IN 33 Min


INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

* 1 pound ground beef
* 1 cup barbeque sauce
* 1 teaspoon garlic powder, or to taste
* 1 cup chopped fresh cilantro
* 4 slices Monterey Jack cheese
* 8 slices sourdough bread, toasted
* 4 lettuce leaves
* 4 slices tomato



DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat a grill for medium heat. When hot, lightly oil the grate.
2. In a medium bowl, lightly mix together the ground beef, barbeque sauce and garlic powder. Separate into 4 portions and flatten into patties.
3. Grill the burgers for about 8 minutes per side, or until well done. Place a slice of cheese on top of each burger and allow it to melt for a minute. Press chopped cilantro into the melted cheese on each burger. Serve burgers on toasted sourdough bread topped with lettuce and tomato. Feel free to use other condiments to your liking.

Hamburger, Potato, and Kidney Bean Casserole

PREP TIME 15 Min
COOK TIME 2 Hrs 15 Min
READY IN 2 Hrs 30 Min


INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

* 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
* 1 onion, finely chopped
* 2 1/2 pounds potatoes, peeled and diced
* 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, undrained
* salt and pepper to taste
* 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed tomato soup
* 4 slices bacon



DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a medium baking dish.
2. In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef and onion until the beef is evenly brown and the onion is tender. Remove from heat.
3. Layer 1/2 the potatoes in the bottom of the prepared baking dish, and cover with 1/2 the beef and onion mixture. Spread 1/2 the kidney beans and 1/2 their liquid over the beef and onion, and season with salt and pepper. Repeat the layers, and cover with the tomato soup. Top with the bacon.
4. Cover and bake 1 hour in the preheated oven. Remove cover and continue baking 1 hour, or until the bacon is crisp and the potatoes are tender.

Hamburger Muffins

PREP TIME 15 Min
COOK TIME 30 Min
READY IN 45 Min


INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

* 3 tablespoons butter, softened
* 12 slices white bread
* 1 1/4 pounds ground beef
* 1 egg
* 1 small onion, chopped
* 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
* salt and pepper to taste
* 3/4 cup shredded Cheddar cheese


DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter one side of each slice of bread, and press each slice butter-side down into the cups of a muffin tin.
2. In a medium bowl, mix together the ground beef, egg, onion, cream of mushroom soup, salt and pepper until well blended. Fill each bread cup with the mixture. Sprinkle shredded Cheddar cheese over the tops.
3. Bake for 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until meat is cooked through.

Thyme Pepper Burgers

PREP TIME 10 Min
COOK TIME 20 Min
READY IN 30 Min


INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

* 1 egg, beaten
* 2 tablespoons milk
* 3/4 cup soft bread crumbs
* 3/4 teaspoon salt
* 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
* 1 pound ground beef
* 1/2 cup chopped onion
* 1 cup beef broth
* 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
* 1 1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
* 3/4 teaspoon dried thyme
* 1 medium green bell pepper, cut into strips


DIRECTIONS

1. In a large bowl, mix together the egg, milk, bread crumbs, salt and nutmeg. Add ground beef, and mix by hand until well blended. Shape into 4 patties. Place a skillet over medium heat. Add patties, and brown for 3 to 4 minutes on each side. Remove from the skillet.
2. Add onion to the skillet, and cook until tender but not browned. Drain off excess fat. Whisk together beef broth and flour. Pour into the skillet, and stir in Worcestershire sauce and thyme. Cook over medium heat, stirring until thickened. Return patties to the skillet, and add green peppers. Cover, and simmer until burgers are cooked through, about 5 minutes.

BBQ Feta and Hot Banana Pepper Turkey Burgers

PREP TIME 10 Min
COOK TIME 15 Min
READY IN 25 Min


INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

* 1 pound ground turkey
* 1/4 cup seeded, chopped banana peppers
* 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
* salt and pepper to taste



DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat.
2. In a bowl, mix the turkey, peppers, and feta cheese. Season with salt and pepper. Form the mixture into 4 patties.
3. Cook patties about 8 minutes per side on the prepared grill, to an internal temperature of 180 degrees F (85 degrees C).

Horseradish Burgers

PREP TIME 15 Min
COOK TIME 6 Min
READY IN 35 Min


INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

* 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
* 1/2 cup steak sauce, (e.g. A-1), divided
* 2 tablespoons prepared horseradish
* 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
* 2 tablespoons finely chopped green onion
* 4 slices Muenster cheese
* 4 hamburger buns, split and toasted


DIRECTIONS

1. Heat an outdoor grill for high heat.
2. In a bowl, mix 6 tablespoons steak sauce, horseradish, parsley, and green onion. Form the ground beef into 4 patties. Brush the patties with the remaining steak sauce.
3. Place patties on the grill, and brush with the remaining steak sauce. Grill for 6 to 8 minutes per side, or until meat is no longer pink. Top with Muenster cheese and the horseradish sauce, and serve on buns.

Sadie's Longboy Cheeseburgers

PREP TIME 15 Min
COOK TIME 35 Min
READY IN 50 Min


INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

* 1 pound lean ground beef
* 1 teaspoon salt
* 1 teaspoon pepper
* 1/4 cup ketchup
* 1/4 cup chopped onion
* 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
* 3/4 cup crushed cornflakes cereal
* 1/2 cup evaporated milk
* 1 (1 pound) loaf Italian bread, cut in half lengthwise
* 6 American cheese


DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
2. In a medium bowl, mix together the ground beef, salt, pepper, ketchup, onion, Worcestershire sauce, cornflakes, and evaporated milk until evenly blended. Divide the mixture in half, and spread onto the cut side of each half of the loaf of bread. Place them crust side down onto a baking sheet.
3. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes in the preheated oven, until meat is no longer pink. During the last 5 minutes of baking, place the slices of cheese over the top to melt. Depending on how many you are cooking for, you can cut into smaller pieces or serve in larger sections. Enjoy.

Amy's Delicious Turkey Burgers

PREP TIME 5 Min
COOK TIME 10 Min
READY IN 15 Min


INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

* 1 pound ground turkey
* 1 tablespoon garlic powder
* 1 tablespoon red pepper flakes
* 1 teaspoon dried minced onion (optional)
* 1 egg
* 1/2 cup crushed cheese flavored crackers


DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat a grill for high heat.
2. In a large bowl, mix together the ground turkey, garlic powder, red pepper flakes, minced onion, egg and crackers using your hands. Form into four fat patties.
3. Place patties on the grill, and cook for about 5 minutes per side, until well done.

Mexican Turkey Burgers

INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

* 1 tablespoon olive oil
* 1 medium onion, finely chopped
* 1 medium green bell pepper, finely chopped
* 2 cloves garlic, minced
* 1 cup salsa
* 1 (15.25 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
* 1 pound ground turkey
* 1 (1.25 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
* 1/3 cup dry bread crumbs
* 6 (10 inch) flour tortillas
* 6 tablespoons sour cream
* 2 cups shredded lettuce


DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Coat a medium baking dish with cooking spray.
2. Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, and saute the onion, green pepper, and garlic 5 minutes. Remove from heat, and cool slightly.
3. In a small bowl, mix the salsa and 1/2 the corn. In a large bowl, mix the onion mixture with the turkey, taco seasoning, and 2 tablespoons of the salsa mixture. Divide into 6 patties, and press into the breadcrumbs to lightly coat on all sides. Arrange coated patties in the prepared baking dish.
4. Bake the patties 10 minutes in the preheated oven. Drain any liquid from the dish, turn patties, and spread with the remaining salsa mixture. Continue baking 10 minutes, to an internal temperature of 165 degrees F (75 degrees C).
5. Warm the tortillas in the microwave, about 30 seconds on High. Wrap the cooked turkey patties in the warmed tortillas with sour cream and lettuce. Sprinkle with remaining corn to serve.

Sizzling Southwest Burgers

PREP TIME 5 Min
COOK TIME 10 Min
READY IN 15 Min


INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

* 2 pounds ground beef
* 1 (1.25 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
* 1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
* 1/2 cup chopped onion
* 4 slices pepperjack cheese
* 2 tablespoons salsa
* 2 tablespoons sour cream
* 6 hamburger buns


DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat grill for high heat.
2. In a large bowl, mix together the ground beef, taco seasoning mix, bell pepper and onion using your hands. Form into 6 patties.
3. Lightly oil the grill grate. Cook burger patties for 5 minutes per side, or until well done. Place buns cut side down onto the grill to toast during the last minute or so. Top each burger with a slice of cheese before removing from the grill. Serve burgers on toasted buns topped with salsa and sour cream.

Surprise Burgers

PREP TIME 15 Min
COOK TIME 20 Min
READY IN 35 Min


INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

* 1 pound lean ground beef
* 4 pineapple rings
* 1/2 cup ketchup
* 1/2 cup brown sugar
* 1 tablespoon prepared yellow mustard


DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat a grill for high heat.
2. Divide the ground beef into four portions, and form patties around pineapple rings so that none of the pineapple is showing. In a small saucepan, mix together the ketchup, brown sugar, and mustard. Heat until sugar is dissolved. Set aside.
3. Place burgers on the grill, and cook for about 5 minutes per side, or until well done. Spoon some of the brown sugar sauce over the burgers before serving.

Basil Burgers

PREP TIME 10 Min
COOK TIME 6 Min
READY IN 16 Min
Original recipe yield 4 burgers


INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

* 1 1/4 pounds ground beef
* 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
* 1 1/2 tablespoons dried basil, or to taste
* 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
* 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
* 4 hamburger buns, split



DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat.
2. In a bowl, mix the ground beef, Worcestershire sauce, basil, garlic salt, and pepper. Form the mixture into 4 burger patties.
3. Lightly oil the grill grate, and cook burgers about 6 minutes, turning once, to an internal temperature of 160 degrees F (70 degrees C), or to desired doneness. Serve on hamburger buns.

Bill's Beefuna Burgers

PREP TIME 1 Minute
COOK TIME 15 Min
READY IN 16 Min
Original recipe yield 6 burgers


INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

* 1 1/2 pounds ground round
* 1 (6 ounce) can tuna packed in oil, drained
* 1 large sweet onion, finely chopped
* 3 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
* seasoning salt and pepper to taste
* 6 hamburger buns, split



DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat. When grill is hot, lightly oil the grate.
2. In a large bowl, mix together the ground beef, tuna, onion, and relish. Season with seasoning salt and pepper to your liking. Form the meat mixture into 6 patties.
3. Place patties on the hot grill, and cook for 6 to 9 minutes on each side, or until cooked through. Serve on buns with the usual toppings.

Bacon Cheeseburgers

PREP TIME 20 Min
COOK TIME 10 Min
READY IN 30 Min
Original recipe yield 16 burgers


INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

* 1 pound sliced bacon, diced
* 5 pounds ground beef chuck
* 1 large onion, chopped
* 1/4 cup steak sauce
* salt and pepper to taste
* 1 pound American cheese slices



DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat a grill for high heat.
2. Place bacon in a large skillet over medium heat. Fry, stirring occasionally. When the bacon is almost done, add the onion. Cook until the bacon is crisp, and the onion is tender. Remove onion and bacon from the pan with a slotted spoon, and transfer to a food processor. Pulse a couple of times to chop finely. Do not puree. Pour into a large bowl, and mix with steak sauce and ground chuck using your hands. Form into 16 patties.
3. Place patties on the grill, and cook for 5 minutes per side, or until well done. Place a slice of cheese on top of each one during the last minute.

Better Help for Hamburger

PREP TIME 10 Min
COOK TIME 20 Min
READY IN 30 Min



INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

* 1 pound ground beef
* 3 medium potatoes, peeled and sliced
* 1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced
* 1/2 large red onion, chopped
* 2 tablespoons olive oil
* 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
* 1 fresh jalapeno pepper, chopped


DIRECTIONS

1. Place ground beef in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and crumble until evenly browned. Drain grease, and set aside.
2. Meanwhile place potatoes in a saucepan with enough water to cover. bring to a boil, and cook for about 10 minutes, until just tender. Drain potatoes, and remove from the pan.
3. Heat oil over medium heat using the pan that the potatoes were cooked in. Add the bell pepper and onion. Cook and stir for about 5 minutes, until tender. Mix in the ground beef and potatoes, cooking until heated through, about 5 minutes. Stir in cheese, and remove from heat. Serve immediately.

Hearty Hamburger Soup

PREP TIME 30 Min
COOK TIME 2 Hrs
READY IN 2 Hrs 30 Min


INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

* 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
* 1 onion, minced
* 4 carrots, minced
* 3 celery ribs, thinly sliced
* 1/2 cup barley
* 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
* 2 cups water
* 3 (10 ounce) cans beef broth
* 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed tomato soup
* 1 bay leaf
* 1 tablespoon parsley
* 1 teaspoon minced garlic
* 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
* ground black pepper, to taste


DIRECTIONS

1. Heat a large soup pot over medium-high heat, and crumble in the ground beef. Cook and stir until the beef is evenly browned and no longer pink. Drain, and discard any excess grease.
2. Stir in the onion, carrots, celery, and barley. Pour in diced tomatoes, water, broth, and tomato soup. Season with bay leaf, parsley, garlic, thyme, and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and cover; simmer for 2 hours, stirring frequently. Remove bay leaf before serving.

Jay's A Number One Burgers

PREP TIME 10 Min
COOK TIME 10 Min
READY IN 20 Min


INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

* 1 pound ground round
* 1/4 cup Italian seasoned bread crumbs
* 1 egg
* 1/4 cup steak sauce (e.g. A-1)
* 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
* steak sauce (optional)


DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat grill for high heat.
2. In a large bowl, mix together the ground beef, seasoned bread crumbs, egg, 1/4 cup of steak sauce, and mozzarella cheese using your hands. Shape into 4 patties.
3. Lightly oil the grill grate. Cook patties for 5 minutes per side, or until well done. Baste with additional steak sauce while cooking if desired.

Garlic Curry Burgers

PREP TIME 15 Min
COOK TIME 10 Min
READY IN 25 Min
Original recipe yield 8 hamburger patties


INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

* 2 pounds lean ground beef
* 1 1/2 cups chopped sweet onion
* 1 egg, lightly beaten
* 3 tablespoons evaporated milk
* 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
* 3 large cloves garlic, minced
* 1 tablespoon mild curry powder
* 1 tablespoon steak seasoning


DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat.
2. In a bowl, mix the beef, onion, egg, evaporated milk, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, curry powder, and steak seasoning. Form the mixture into 8 patties.
3. Grill the patties over indirect heat for about 5 minutes on each side, or until done.

Aussie Works Burger

PREP TIME 15 Min
COOK TIME 20 Min
READY IN 35 Min
Original recipe yield 4 hunger-busting burgers


INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

* 1 pound ground beef
* 1 large onion, sliced
* 4 eggs
* 4 slices Canadian bacon
* 4 pineapple rings
* 4 slices Cheddar cheese
* 1 (8.25 ounce) can sliced beets, drained
* 4 slices tomato
* 4 lettuce leaves
* ketchup (optional)
* yellow mustard (optional)
* dill pickle relish (optional)
* mayonnaise (optional)
* 4 Kaiser rolls, split



DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat.
2. When the grill is ready, lightly oil the grilling surface. Form the ground beef into four patties, and grill for 5 minutes per side, or until cooked through.
3. Meanwhile, melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onions, and fry until soft. Remove the onions from the skillet, and crack the eggs in the same skillet over medium heat. Cook until the yolks are solid, turning over once. Remove eggs, and set aside. Place the Canadian bacon in the same skillet, and fry until toasted. Remove the bacon, and turn the heat to high. Quickly fry the pineapple rings in the bacon drippings just until browned on each side.
4. To Assemble sandwiches: Set bottom of kaiser roll on a plate, and top with burger, a slice of cheese, a slice of Canadian bacon, one fried egg, fried onions, a few slices of beet, a slice of pineapple, a slice of tomato, and a leaf of lettuce. Decorate the top bun with ketchup, mustard, relish and mayonnaise as desired. Place over the burger. Repeat with remaining burgers.

Mexican Turkey Burgers with Pico de Gallo

PREP TIME 20 Min
COOK TIME 10 Min
READY IN 30 Min


INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

* Pico de Gallo
* 3 medium tomatoes, chopped
* 1/3 cup chopped onion
* 2 cloves garlic, minced
* 1 serrano chile pepper, seeded and minced
* 1 lime, juiced
* 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
* salt and pepper to taste
*
* Turkey Burgers
* 1 pound ground turkey
* 1 egg
* 1/2 onion, minced
* 2 cloves garlic, minced
* 1 teaspoon ground coriander
* 1/2 teaspoon celery salt
* 1 teaspoon chili powder
* 1/2 teaspoon cumin
* 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley


DIRECTIONS

1. In a bowl, mix together the tomatoes, the 1/3 cup chopped onion, 2 of the 4 cloves of minced garlic, serrano chile pepper, lime juice, and cilantro. Stir in salt and pepper to taste, and set aside.
2. Place the ground turkey in a bowl. Add the egg, the 1/2 onion, minced, remaining 2 cloves minced garlic, coriander, celery salt, chili powder, cumin, and chopped parsley. Using your hands, work the mixture until all ingredients are evenly blended. Form mixture into 4 patties.
3. Heat a large, non-stick skillet for medium-high heat. Cook the turkey burgers for 5 minutes per side, or until no longer pink in the center and juices run clear. Reduce the heat as necessary during cooking. Serve with Pico de Gallo salsa.

Abalos-Style Hamburger Soup (Picadillo Filipino)

PREP TIME 20 Min
COOK TIME 45 Min
READY IN 1 Hr 5 Min


INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

* 1 tablespoon cooking oil
* 1 onion, diced
* 4 cloves garlic, minced
* 1 large tomato, diced
* 1 pound ground beef
* 4 cups water
* 1 large potato, diced
* 2 tablespoons beef bouillon
* 2 tablespoons fish sauce
* salt and pepper to taste


DIRECTIONS

1. Heat the oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Cook the onion and garlic in the hot oil until the onions are tender. Stir in the tomato; cook until soft, about 3 minutes. Crumble the ground beef into the pan and cook until brown, about 5 minutes. Add the water, potato, beef bouillon, fish sauce, salt, and pepper; reduce heat, cover, and simmer until the potatoes are tender, stirring occasionally, about 30 minutes.

Delicious Ahi Fish Burgers with Chives

PREP TIME 20 Min
COOK TIME 20 Min
READY IN 40 Min


INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

* 1 pound fresh tuna steaks, minced
* 1 carrot, grated
* 1/2 cup onion, chopped
* 1/2 cup chopped fresh chives
* 2 eggs
* 1/3 cup panko crumbs or breadcrumbs
* 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
* garlic salt to taste
* freshly ground black pepper to taste
* 1 tablespoon olive oil



DIRECTIONS

1. In a large bowl, mix together tuna, carrot, onion, chives, eggs, panko crumbs, and mayonnaise. Season with garlic salt and black pepper. Form into patties.
2. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Arrange patties in the pan (only as many as will fit easily in the pan). Cook, uncovered, 10 minutes per side, or until golden brown.

Triple Bypasses

PREP TIME 25 Min
COOK TIME 10 Min
READY IN 35 Min


INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

* 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
* 1 egg, beaten
* 1/2 cup chopped onion
* salt and pepper to taste
* 1 tablespoon red pepper flakes, or to taste
* 6 hot dogs
* 1 pound sliced bacon
* toothpicks
* 2 cups barbecue sauce, your choice
* 6 hoagie rolls, split lengthwise



DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat. Pour barbeque sauce into a square baking dish, and set aside.
2. In a medium bowl, stir together the ground beef, egg, onion, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes using your hands. Pack enough meat around each hot dog to completely cover it, but not too thick. Wrap 2 slices of bacon around each beef covered hot dog, and secure with toothpicks.
3. Lightly oil the grilling surface, and place the bacon-wrapped hamburger covered hot dogs on the grill. Cook for about 10 minutes, turning occasionally - but carefully, until the beef is cooked through and bacon is nicely browned. Remove from the grill, and roll in the dish of barbeque sauce to coat. Remove toothpicks, and serve on hoagie rolls.

Rosemary's Burger

PREP TIME 5 Min
COOK TIME 6 Min
READY IN 11 Min


INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

* 1 pound ground beef
* 1/2 teaspoon crushed dried rosemary
* 1 pinch salt
* 1 pinch pepper
* 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
* 4 tablespoons butter


DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat a grill for high heat.
2. In a medium bowl, mix together the ground beef, rosemary, salt, pepper and garlic powder. Divide the mixture into four parts and form into balls. Make an indention in the center of each one, and place a tablespoon of butter in the hole. Mold the meat around the butter, and flatten into a patty.
3. Lightly oil the grilling surface, and place burgers on the preheated grill. Cook for 5 to 10 minutes on each side, until well done.

Teriyaki Onion Burgers

PREP TIME 10 Min
COOK TIME 10 Min
READY IN 20 Min


INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

* 1 pound ground beef
* 1/4 cup teriyaki marinade sauce
* 1 (3 ounce) can French-fried onions
* 4 slices Cheddar cheese
* 4 hamburger buns, split


DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat a grill for high heat.
2. In a medium bowl, mix together the ground beef, teriyaki marinade and French-fried onions. Form the mixture into 4 patties.
3. Lightly oil the grilling surface, and place patties on the preheated grill. Grill for 4 to 5 minutes per side, or until well done. Top with cheese, and serve on hamburger buns.

Spicy Turkey Burgers

PREP TIME 20 Min
COOK TIME 20 Min
READY IN 40 Min


INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

* 2 pounds lean ground turkey
* 2 tablespoons minced garlic
* 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger root
* 2 fresh green chile peppers, diced
* 1 medium red onion, diced
* 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped
* 1 teaspoon salt
* 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
* 1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
* 3 tablespoons paprika
* 1 tablespoon ground dry mustard
* 1 tablespoon ground cumin
* 1 dash Worcestershire sauce


DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat the grill for high heat.
2. In a bowl, mix the ground turkey, garlic, ginger, chile peppers, red onion, cilantro, salt, soy sauce, black pepper, paprika, mustard, cumin, and Worcestershire sauce. Form the mixture into 8 burger patties.
3. Lightly oil the grill grate. Place turkey burgers on the grill, and cook 5 to 10 minutes per side, until well done.

Better Burger Sauce

PREP TIME 15 Min
COOK TIME 15 Min
READY IN 45 Min
Original recipe yield 2 cups


INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

* 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
* 2 teaspoons sugar
* 1 cup mayonnaise
* 1/2 cup ketchup
* 1/3 cup sweet pickle relish
* 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
* 1/2 bunch green onions, chopped
* 2 hard-cooked eggs, peeled and chopped
* salt and pepper to taste
* Worcestershire sauce to taste


DIRECTIONS

1. Place eggs in a saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring water to a boil and immediately remove from heat. Cover and let eggs stand in hot water for 10 to 12 minutes. Drain water, and allow to cool, then peel, chop, and set aside.
2. In a bowl, stir together the vinegar and sugar until sugar is completely dissolved. Stir in mayonnaise, ketchup, relish, parsley, green onions, and chopped egg, and stir until well blended. Season to taste with salt, pepper, and Worcestershire sauce. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Ranch Burgers

PREP TIME 15 Min
COOK TIME 10 Min
READY IN 25 Min


INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

* 2 pounds lean ground beef
* 1 (1 ounce) package ranch dressing mix
* 1 egg, lightly beaten
* 3/4 cup crushed saltine crackers
* 1 onion, chopped


DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat the grill for high heat.
2. In a bowl, mix the ground beef, ranch dressing mix, egg, crushed crackers, and onion. Form into hamburger patties.
3. Lightly oil the grill grate. Place patties on the grill, and cook 5 minutes per side, or until well done.

Texas Stuffed Grilled Burgers

PREP TIME 15 Min
COOK TIME 15 Min
READY IN 30 Min
Original recipe yield 10 Texas-size burgers


INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

* 5 pounds lean ground beef
* 6 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
* 2 teaspoons hickory seasoning (optional)
* salt and pepper to taste
* 2 cups chopped onion
* 2 cups chopped fresh mushrooms
* 2 cups chopped cooked ham
* 3 cups shredded Cheddar cheese


DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat a grill for high heat. When the grill is hot, lightly oil the grate.
2. In a large bowl, mix together the ground beef, Worcestershire sauce, hickory seasoning, salt and pepper until well blended. Make 20 balls, and flatten into patties. On one half of the patties, distribute the onions, mushrooms, ham and cheese. Carefully cover the piles with the remaining patties, making sure to seal all of the edges of the patties together tightly and enclose the filling.
3. Grill the patties for 8 to 10 minutes per side, or until meat is well done, and cheese in the center is melted.

Talk of the Town SUPERBurgers

PREP TIME 20 Min
COOK TIME 10 Min
READY IN 30 Min
Original recipe yield 12 burgers


INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

* 3 pounds ground beef
* 3 (1 ounce) envelopes dry onion soup mix
* 1 cup warm water
* 4 cups crushed Ranch-flavored tortilla chips
* 4 cups crushed chili-cheese flavored corn chips
* 1 large onion, chopped
* 1 (4.5 ounce) jar minced garlic
* 1 pickled jalapeno peppers
* 1/2 cup banana pepper rings, drained
* 2 tablespoons seasoned salt, or to taste
* 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning, or to taste
* 12 slices pepperjack cheese
* 12 hamburger buns, split


DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat a grill for high heat.
2. Crumble ground beef into a large bowl. In a separate bowl, dissolve the soup mix in the warm water, and mix well. Stir the soup mix and water into the ground beef along with the tortilla chips, corn chips, onion, garlic, jalapeno, and banana peppers. Season with seasoned salt and Cajun seasoning, and mix using your hands just until blended. Form the beef mixture into 12 balls, and pat into patties.
3. Cook patties on the hot grill for 5 minutes per side. Place a slice of cheese on top of patties during the last 30 seconds of grilling. Serve on buns.

The Perfect Hamburger

INGREDIENTS

* 1 tablespoon egg, lightly beaten
* 2 tablespoons chili sauce
* 1 teaspoon dried minced onion
* 1 teaspoon prepared horseradish
* 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
* 1/2 teaspoon salt
* pepper
* 1 pound lean ground beef
* 4 hamburger buns, split
* Optional toppings: sliced tomato, onion, pickles and condiments


DIRECTIONS

1. In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Add beef and mix well. Shape into four 3/4-in.-thick patties.
2. Grill, uncovered, over medium-hot heat for 5-6 minutes on each side or until meat is no longer pink. Serve on buns with toppings of your choice.

Specials

PREP TIME 15 Min
COOK TIME 10 Min
READY IN 25 Min

INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

* 2 pounds ground beef
* 1 egg
* 1 medium onion, chopped
* 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
* 1 dash Worcestershire sauce


DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat grill for high heat.
2. In a large bowl, mix together the ground beef, egg, onion, Cheddar cheese and Worcestershire sauce using your hand. Form into 6 large patties.
3. Place patties on the grill, and cook for 5 minutes per side, or until well done.

Tex-Mex Burger with Cajun Mayo

PREP TIME 10 Min
COOK TIME 15 Min
READY IN 25 Min
Original recipe yield 4 burgers


INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

* 1/2 cup mayonnaise
* 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
* 1 1/3 pounds ground beef sirloin
* 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
* 1/2 cup diced white onion
* 1 clove garlic, minced
* 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
* 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
* 4 slices pepperjack cheese
* 4 hamburger buns, split
* 4 leaves lettuce
* 4 slices tomato


DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat grill for medium-high heat. In a small bowl, mix together the mayonnaise and 1 teaspoon of Cajun seasoning. Set aside.
2. In a large bowl, mix together the ground sirloin, jalapeno pepper, onion, garlic, 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning, and Worcestershire sauce using your hands. Divide into 4 balls, and flatten into patties.
3. Lightly oil the grilling surface, and place the patties on the grill. Cook for about 5 minutes per side, or until well done. During the last 2 minutes, lay a slice of cheese on top of each patty. Spread the seasoned mayonnaise onto the insides of the buns. Put burgers in the buns, and top with lettuce and tomato to serve.

The Stowe Show Sweet Burger

PREP TIME 25 Min
COOK TIME 15 Min
READY IN 40 Min


INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

* 2 cups Worcestershire sauce
* 2 cups brown sugar
* 2 teaspoons garlic powder
* 2 teaspoons seasoned salt
* 1 1/2 teaspoons celery seed
* 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
* 1 teaspoon chopped fresh basil leaves
* 5 pounds ground beef
* 1 onion, diced
* salt to taste
* ground black pepper to taste


DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat the grill for high heat.
2. In a saucepan, mix the Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, garlic powder, seasoned salt, celery seed, Italian seasoning, and basil. Stirring constantly, bring to a boil and cook 1 minute.
3. In a large bowl, mix the sauce, ground beef, and onion. Form into burgers.
4. Lightly oil the grill grate. Place burgers on the grill, and cook 5 minutes per side, or until well done. Season with salt and pepper.

Chorizo Burger

PREP TIME 30 Min
COOK TIME 20 Min
READY IN 50 Min
Original recipe yield 4 burgers

INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

* 1 pound ground sirloin
* 1 pound chorizo sausage
* 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
* 1 medium onion, chopped
* 1 roasted red pepper, quartered
* 1 cup Ranch dressing
* 1 pinch powdered saffron
* 1 teaspoon Spanish paprika
* 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
* 3 medium onion, sliced
* 1 tablespoon brown sugar
* salt and pepper to taste
* 4 soft egg buns or brioche
* 1 tablespoon softened butter
* 4 ounces manchego cheese, grated


DIRECTIONS

1. In a large bowl, mix together the ground sirloin and chorizo using your hands. Set aside to let the flavors blend.
2. Heat one tablespoon of oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add one chopped onion, and saute until tender. Transfer the onion to a blender, and add the red pepper, Ranch dressing, saffron, and paprika. Pulse until fairly smooth. Refrigerate until needed.
3. Heat the remaining oil in a large skillet over medium heat, and add the remaining onions, brown sugar, salt and pepper. Cook and stir for about 15 minutes until the onions are golden brown. Set aside.
4. Preheat the grill for high heat. Form the meat into four patties, slightly larger than the buns.
5. Place burgers on the grill, and cook for 5 minutes per side, or until well done. Split buns in half, and spread butter on the inside. Place on the grill to toast briefly.
6. Place burgers onto buns, and top with caramelized onion and the roasted pepper ranch sauce. Sprinkle with a few shavings of manchego cheese, and place the top of the bun on top.

Chili Burgers

PREP TIME 5 Min
COOK TIME 15 Min
READY IN 20 Min

INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

* 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
* 1/2 pound Italian sausage
* 1/3 cup tomato-based chili sauce
* salt and pepper to taste


DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat a grill for high heat. When the grill is hot, lightly oil the grate.
2. In a medium bowl, mix together the ground beef, Italian sausage, chili sauce, salt and pepper. Form 8 balls out of the meat, and flatten into patties.
3. Grill patties for 5 minutes per side, or until well done. Serve on buns with your favorite toppings.

FOOTNOTE

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More chili sauce may be used as desired in patties; I generally almost double the amount, which makes a very moist burger, but it also falls apart easily.

Sour Cream Burgers

PREP TIME 10 Min
COOK TIME 15 Min
READY IN 25 Min

INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

* 2 pounds ground beef
* 1 cup sour cream
* 1 (1 ounce) envelope dry onion soup mix
* 1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
* 1/8 teaspoon pepper


DIRECTIONS

1. In a large bowl, mix together the ground beef, sour cream, onion soup mix, bread crumbs and pepper using your hands. Refrigerate while you heat up the grill so the flavors have a chance to blend.
2. Preheat a grill for medium heat. Form the ground beef into 8 balls, and flatten into patties.
3. Grill the patties for 6 to 8 minutes per side, or until well done.

Hamburger Buns

PREP TIME 25 Min
COOK TIME 15 Min
READY IN 40 Min
Original recipe yield 25 buns

INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

* 2 cups warm milk (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
* 1/4 cup margarine, melted
* 1/4 cup warm water
* 1/4 cup white sugar
* 2 (.25 ounce) packages instant yeast
* 2 teaspoons salt
* 6 cups all-purpose flour, or as needed


DIRECTIONS

1. In a large bowl, stir together the milk, margarine, warm water, sugar and yeast. Let stand for about 5 minutes.
2. Mix in the salt, and gradually stir in the flour until you have a soft dough. Divide into 25 pieces, and form into balls. Place on baking sheets so they are 2 to 3 inches apart. Let rise for 20 minutes.
3. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Bake the rolls for 15 minutes in the preheated oven. Cool slightly, then split them in half horizontally to fill with your favorite burgers.

Poor Man's Hamburger Steaks

PREP TIME 10 Min
COOK TIME 45 Min
READY IN 55 Min

INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

* 3 pounds ground beef
* 25 saltine crackers, crushed
* 1 cup milk
* 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
* 1/2 teaspoon salt
* 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
* 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
* 3 (10.75 ounce) cans condensed cream of mushroom soup
* 1 (8 ounce) can mushrooms, drained (optional)


DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. In a large bowl, mix together the ground beef, crackers, milk, pepper, salt, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning. Form 6 or 8 large beef patties, and place in a 9x13 inch baking dish, or other shallow casserole dish. Pour the condensed soup evenly over the top of the patties, and sprinkle canned mushrooms over the top. Cover the pan with a lid or aluminum foil.
3. Bake for about 45 minutes in the preheated oven, or until beef patties are well done.

Bacon and Roquefort Stuffed Burgers

PREP TIME 30 Min
COOK TIME 15 Min
READY IN 45 Min
Original recipe yield 4 burgers


INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

* 2 pounds ground beef
* 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
* 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
* 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
* 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
* 4 ounces Roquefort or other blue cheese, crumbled
* 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
* 4 hamburger buns, split and toasted
* 1 tomato, sliced
* 1 red onion, sliced
* 4 leaves lettuce


DIRECTIONS

1. In a large bowl, lightly mix the ground beef, Worcestershire sauce, mustard and pepper. Divide into 8 equal portions and flatten each one into 1/4 inch thick patty. In a separate bowl, combine the crumbled bacon, Roquefort cheese and thyme. Place an equal portion of the bacon mixture onto 4 of the patties. Top with the remaining 4 patties, pressing the edges together to enclose the filling.
2. Preheat a grill for medium heat. When hot, lightly oil the grate.
3. Grill the patties for 6 to 8 minutes on each side, or until cooked through. Serve immediately on toasted buns, topped with tomato, onion and lettuce.

Hamburger Steak with Onions and Gravy

PREP TIME 15 Min
COOK TIME 25 Min
READY IN 40 Min

INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

* 1 pound ground beef
* 1 egg
* 1/4 cup bread crumbs
* 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
* 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
* 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
* 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
* 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
* 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
* 1 cup thinly sliced onion
* 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
* 1 cup beef broth
* 1 tablespoon cooking sherry
* 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt


DIRECTIONS

1. In a large bowl, mix together the ground beef, egg, bread crumbs, pepper, salt, onion powder, garlic powder, and Worcestershire sauce. Form into 8 balls, and flatten into patties.
2. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Fry the patties and onion in the oil until patties are nicely browned, about 4 minutes per side. Remove the beef patties to a plate, and keep warm.
3. Sprinkle flour over the onions and drippings in the skillet. Stir in flour with a fork, scraping bits of beef off of the bottom as you stir. Gradually mix in the beef broth and sherry. Season with seasoned salt. Simmer and stir over medium-low heat for about 5 minutes, until the gravy thickens. Turn heat to low, return patties to the gravy, cover, and simmer for another 15 minutes.

Best Burgers Ever

PREP TIME 15 Min
COOK TIME 5 Min
READY IN 20 Min
Original recipe yield 4 lamb burgers

INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

* 1 pound ground lamb
* 1 tablespoon egg
* 1/2 teaspoon ginger paste
* 1/2 teaspoon garlic paste
* 2 teaspoons garam masala
* 1 teaspoon dried cilantro
* 4 hamburger buns, split and toasted


DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat, and lightly oil grate.
2. Place the lamb, egg, ginger, garlic, garam masala, and cilantro into a mixing bowl; mix well. Form the mixture into 4 patties. Cook on the preheated grill to your desired degree of doneness, about 3 minutes per side for medium-well. Serve on toasted hamburger buns.

Cola Burgers

PREP TIME 10 Min
COOK TIME 15 Min
READY IN 25 Min


INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

* 1 egg
* 1/2 cup cola-flavored carbonated beverage, divided
* 1/2 cup crushed saltine crackers
* 6 tablespoons French salad dressing, divided
* 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
* 1 1/2 pounds ground beef


DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat a grill for high heat. When the grill is hot, lightly oil the grate.
2. In a medium bowl, mix together the egg, 1/4 cup of cola, crackers, 2 tablespoons of French dressing, and Parmesan cheese. Crumble in the ground beef, and mix well. Form into 6 balls, and pat into 3/4 inch patties. Pour the remaining cola and dressing into a small bowl, and mix well.
3. Grill burgers for about 3 minutes per side. Brush with the dressing and cola, then grill for 8 to 10 more minutes, basting occasionally.

Iowa Maid-Rites

PREP TIME 30 Min
COOK TIME 2 Hrs
READY IN 2 Hrs 30 Min

INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

* 4 pounds ground beef
* 1 (1 ounce) envelope dry onion soup mix
* 1 1/2 (10.5 ounce) cans condensed French onion soup
* 16 hamburger buns, split


DIRECTIONS

1. Crumble the ground beef into a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir until evenly browned, crumbling even more as it cooks. Drain off the grease. Stir in the onion soup mix and French onion soup. Cover, and simmer over low heat for about 2 hours, or you may transfer to a slow cooker for this part.
2. To serve, spoon onto hamburger buns like a sloppy Joe.

Pepperoni Burgers

PREP TIME 15 Min
COOK TIME 10 Min
READY IN 25 Min

INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

* 1 pound ground beef
* 1/4 pound pepperoni sausage, minced
* 1/4 cup Italian seasoned bread crumbs
* 1 clove garlic, minced
* salt and pepper to taste


DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat the grill for high heat.
2. In a bowl, mix the beef, pepperoni, bread crumbs, garlic, salt, and pepper. Form into burger patties.
3. Oil the grill grate. Place burger patties on the grill, and cook 5 minutes on each side, or until well done.

The Very Best Burgers

PREP TIME 15 Min
COOK TIME 10 Min
READY IN 25 Min
Original recipe yield 10 burgers


INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

* 3 pounds lean ground beef
* 1/2 medium potato, shredded
* 1 tablespoon minced garlic
* 12 ounces crumbled blue cheese
* 2 teaspoons seasoned salt, or to taste
* freshly ground black pepper to taste
* 1/2 medium onion, chopped
* 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
* 2 eggs, beaten
* 1/2 cup dry bread crumbs


DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat a grill for high heat. When the grill is hot, lightly oil the grate.
2. In a large bowl, mix together the ground beef, potato, garlic, blue cheese, seasoned salt, pepper, onion, Worcestershire sauce, eggs and bread crumbs. Form into 10 balls, and flatten into patties.
3. Grill for 5 minutes per side, or until well done. Serve on buns with your favorite condiments.

Yummy Lemon Salmon Burgers

PREP TIME 12 Min
COOK TIME 8 Min
READY IN 20 Min


INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

* 1 (16 ounce) can salmon, drained and flaked
* 2 eggs
* 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
* 2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
* 1/4 cup Italian seasoned dry bread crumbs
* 2 tablespoons lemon juice
* 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
* 1 pinch red pepper flakes
* 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
*
* 2 tablespoons light mayonnaise
* 1 tablespoon lemon juice
* 1 pinch dried basil


DIRECTIONS

1. In a medium bowl, mix together the salmon, eggs, parsley, onion, breadcrumbs, 2 tablespoons of lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon of basil, and red pepper flakes. Form into 6 firmly packed patties, about 1/2 inch thick.
2. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. When the oil is hot, add the patties, and cook for 4 minutes per side, or until nicely browned.
3. In a small bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon of lemon juice and a pinch of basil. Use as a sauce for your patties.

Mom's Big Burgers

PREP TIME 10 Min
COOK TIME 30 Min
READY IN 40 Min

INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

* 2 pounds lean ground beef
* 1 (1 ounce) envelope dry onion soup mix
* 1/2 cup water
* 2 cloves garlic, chopped
* 1 tablespoon hot pepper sauce
* 1 pinch chili powder
* 1/4 teaspoon ketchup
* 1/4 teaspoon prepared yellow mustard
* 1 pinch ground black pepper
* 4 cracked wheat hamburger buns
* 4 slices pepperjack cheese
* 1 avocado - peeled, pitted and sliced
* 1 bunch green onions


DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat the oven's broiler.
2. In a large bowl, mix together the ground beef, onion soup mix, water, garlic, hot pepper sauce, chili powder, ketchup, mustard and pepper using your hands. Pat into 4 large thick patties. Place them on a broiler pan.
3. Broil the burgers for about 15 minutes per side, or until well done. Place buns on the broiler pan and toast briefly. Place whole green onions on the broiler pan at the same time, and just toast until limp.
4. Place burger patties onto the bottom halves of the buns and top each one with a slice of cheese and some avocado slices. Top with the top buns. Serve with green onions.

Hamburger Cake

INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

* 1 (18.25 ounce) package white cake mix
* 1 (18.25 ounce) package chocolate cake mix
* yellow paste food coloring
* brown paste food coloring
* 3/4 cup prepared chocolate frosting
*
* 24 orange chewy fruit-flavored candy squares
* 12 leaf-shaped spearmint gumdrops
* 3 large red gumdrops
* 4 large white gumdrops
* 6 candy lime slices
* 1 tablespoon sesame seeds



DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat oven according to cake mix directions. Butter and flour one 8 inch round and one 9 inch round cake pan and one 2 quart ovenproof bowl 8 inches in diameter.
2. Prepare cake mixes. Pour 1 3/4 cups of the white mix into the 8 inch round cake pan, and the rest into the 2 quart bowl. Pour 1 3/4 cups of the chocolate mix into the 9 inch round pan.
3. Bake 8 inch cake for 25 minutes, 9 inch cake for 20 minutes and bowl cake for 1 hour or until toothpick inserted into centers comes out clean. Cool in pans on racks 10 minutes. Remove from pans; cool completely on racks.
4. In separate small bowls, tint small amounts of vanilla frosting red and yellow, to use as ketchup and mustard. Tint remaining vanilla frosting light brown, using brown and yellow food coloring.
5. For bun bottom, frost the 8 inch cake with light brown frosting.
6. For hamburger patty, spread top and sides of 9 inch chocolate cake with chocolate frosting Lightly press all around sides of cake with folded paper towel, pulling towel straight out to create rough edge of burger. center cake on top of bun bottom.
7. For cheese, arrange orange fruit chews in single layer on microwave-safe plate. Microwave on High 10-15 seconds or until slightly softened. With hands, press and flatten chews together to form 9 inch square. Place on top of hamburger patty. On work surface sprinkled with granulated sugar roll out 5 leaf-shaped gumdrops to 1/8 inch thickness to form 1 large lettuce leaf; repeat rolling with 6 more gumdrops to form another leaf. Arrange over cheese near edges of burger. For tomatoes, roll out red gumdrops individually to 1/8 inch thickness. Arrange over lettuce around burger edges. For onion rings, roll out white gumdrops to 1/8 inch thickness. With round cookie cutters or sharp knife cut out circles; cut 1/4 inch thick rings from circles with small cutters. Re-roll scraps to make additional rings; arrange rings over tomatoes. Arrange fruit-slice candies over onions for pickles. Pipe red and yellow icing around edges of burger for ketchup and mustard.
8. For bun top: If necessary, trim bowl cake so that it will be flat on the bottom when inverted. Invert firm paper plate onto work surface. Center bowl cake, trimmed side down, on top of plate. Starting from the top, spread remaining light brown frosting in lines down sides of cake, turning plate after each section. Sprinkle with sesame seeds. Carefully place on top of the cake.

Hamburger Jazz

INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

* 1 pound ground beef
* 1 (10.75 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup
* 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice
* 1/2 cup long grain white rice
* 3/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
* salt and pepper to taste


DIRECTIONS

1. Crumble the ground beef into a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir until evenly browned. Drain off grease, and stir in the cream of mushroom soup, tomatoes, and uncooked rice. Cover, and simmer over low heat, stirring occasionally, until rice is cooked, about 15 minutes.
2. Preheat the oven's broiler. When the rice is done cooking, transfer the contents of the skillet to a casserole dish. Cover with a layer of cheese.
3. Broil until the cheese is melted and toasty. Season with salt and pepper to taste, and enjoy!

Jalapeno-Blue Cheese Burgers

PREP TIME 15 Min
COOK TIME 16 Min
READY IN 31 Min
Original recipe yield 4 large burgers

INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

* 2 pounds ground beef
* 6 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped
* 8 ounces crumbled blue cheese
* 2 tablespoons onion powder
* 2 tablespoons garlic powder
* 2 tablespoons tamari or soy sauce
* 2 teaspoons salt, or to taste
* 4 slices Swiss cheese
* 4 hamburger buns, split


DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat a grill for high heat.
2. In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, jalapeno peppers, blue cheese, onion powder, garlic powder, tamari and salt. Mix well using your hands. Pat lightly into 4 large fat patties.
3. Place patties on the grill, and cook for about 8 minutes per side, or until well done. Place a slice of cheese on top of each patty, and cover the grill until the cheese melts. Serve on buns with your favorite toppings.

Dad's Hamburger Gravy

PREP TIME 5 Min
COOK TIME 25 Min
READY IN 30 Min

INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

* 2 pounds lean ground beef
* 1/2 onion, finely chopped
* 5 cups milk
* 2 tablespoons chicken bouillon granules
* 2 tablespoons butter or margarine
* 1 teaspoon ground sage
* salt and pepper to taste
* 1/2 cup all-purpose flour


DIRECTIONS

1. Crumble the ground beef into a large deep skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir until evenly browned. Drain most of the grease, leaving just enough to coat the pan. Add the onions, and cook for a few more minutes.
2. Pour 4 cups of the milk into the pan, and stir to scrape up any bits of food that could burn on the bottom of the pan. Mix in the bouillon, butter, sage, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, and cook for 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
3. Mix the flour into the last cup of milk until smooth. Slowly pour into the skillet, stirring constantly. Simmer for a few minutes to thicken. If the gravy is too thick, thin with a little bit of milk. If it is too thin, simmer longer, or add more flour. Taste and adjust seasonings before serving.

Mexcellent Cheeseburgers

PREP TIME 10 Min
COOK TIME 10 Min
READY IN 20 Min

INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

* 1 pound ground beef chuck
* 1 dash hot pepper sauce, or to taste
* 1 avocado - peeled, pitted and sliced
* 3 slices Monterey Jack cheese, cut into 2 inch wide strips
* 3 jumbo English muffins, split and toasted
* 3 teaspoons Dijon mustard
* 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chile peppers, drained



DIRECTIONS

1. Divide the ground beef into three even portions. Season each one with some hot pepper sauce. I ball up the meat, and poke my finger into it, then fill the hole with hot sauce. Flatten into patties just a little larger than the English muffins.
2. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Cover, and cook the beef patties for about 4 minutes per side, or until well done. Top each patty with two pieces of cheese in an criss cross pattern. Cover, and turn off the heat.
3. Arrange the toasted English muffins on a serving plate. Spread the bottom half with a thin coating of Dijon mustard. Place a few slices of avocado over the mustard, and use a fork to mash into the nooks and crannies. Place the beef patties on top of the avocado, and top with a layer of green chilies. Plop the other halves of the English muffins on top. Serve and enjoy!

Indian Turkey Burgers With Lime, Cucumbers & Chutney

INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

* 4 large unpeeled garlic cloves
* 1/2 teaspoon salt
* 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
* 1 teaspoon ground coriander
* 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
* 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
* 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
* 1 1/4 pounds ground turkey
* 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
* 2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger
* 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
* 1/2 large cucumber, sliced thin
* 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
* 1/4 cup Major Grey Chutney
* 4 small (4 inch) pita breads


DIRECTIONS

1. Set garlic in a small skillet over medium-high heat; toast until spotty brown, about 5 minutes. Peel, mince and set aside.
2. Mix salt, pepper, coriander, 1/2 tsp. cumin, cinnamon and cloves in a small bowl.
3. Break up turkey in a medium bowl; add garlic, spinach, spice mixture, ginger and jalapeno; stir lightly with a fork to combine. Divide turkey mixture into 4 portions. Toss meat back and forth between cupped hands to form a ball. Pat with fingertips to flatten to about 4 1/2 inches wide. Refrigerate.
4. Mix cucumber, lime juice, 1/4 tsp. cumin and salt to taste in a small bowl. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
5. For charcoal grill: Build a hot fire on one side of grill. Replace rack. When coals are covered with white ash, add burgers. Cover and cook, turning only once, until done, about 5 minutes per side.
6. Grill pitas until spotty brown and warm, a minute or so per side. Split crosswise. Place a burger on each of 4 pita halves. Top with cucumbers and chutney, then remaining pita halves.


FOOTNOTES

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For gas grill
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About 20 minutes before serving, preheat grill with all burners on high for about 10 minutes. Use a wire brush to clean rack, then use tongs to wipe a rag soaked in vegetable oil over it. Close lid and let reheat. Add burgers; cook, covered, about 5 minutes per side for medium-well.

Greek Lamb-Feta Burgers With Cucumber Sauce

INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

* 4 large unpeeled garlic cloves
* 1 1/4 pounds ground lamb
* 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
* 3/4 teaspoon dried oregano
* 1/2 teaspoon salt
* 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
* 1/2 large cucumber, peeled, grated and squeezed very dry in a clean towel
* 3/4 cup sour cream
* 1 tablespoon minced fresh mint leaves
* 1 teaspoon red or rice wine vinegar
* 1 clove garlic, minced
* 4 large, thin tomato slices
* 4 large, thin tomato slices
* 4 small (4 inch) pita breads


DIRECTIONS

1. Set 4 whole garlic cloves in a small skillet over medium-high heat; toast until spotty brown, about 5 minutes. Peel, mince and set aside.
2. Break up lamb in a medium bowl. Sprinkle roasted garlic, feta, oregano, salt and pepper over meat; stir with a fork to combine. Divide into 4 portions. Toss meat back and forth between cupped hands to form a ball. Pat with fingertips to flatten to about 4 inches wide. Refrigerate.
3. Mix cucumber, sour cream, mint, vinegar, 1 minced clove of garlic, and salt and pepper to taste in a small bowl. Refrigerate sauce until ready to serve.
4. Build a hot fire on one side of grill. Replace rack. When coals are covered with white ash, add burgers. Cover and cook, turning only once, until done, about 4 to 5 minutes per side for medium to medium-well burgers.
5. Grill pitas until spotty brown and warm, a minute or so per side. Split crosswise. Spread a couple of tablespoons of sauce over 4 pita halves. Top each with an onion slice, a tomato slice and a burger. Spread a portion of the remaining sauce over each burger. Top with remaining pita halves.

FOOTNOTES

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For gas grill
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About 20 minutes before serving, preheat grill with all burners on high for about 10 minutes. Use a wire brush to clean rack, then use tongs to wipe a rag soaked in vegetable oil over it. Close lid and let reheat. Add burgers; cook, covered, about 4 to 5 minutes per side for medium-well.