Making the best burgers at home - 62 recipes
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Hamburgers with Fresh Tomato and Onion Relish
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By ladygourmet
For the Burger: In a large bowl combine all of the above ingredients; mix well and form into desired sized hamburg...
- For the Burger:
- 3 lbs. fresh ground beef
- 1 cup fresh breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro – chopped
- 3/4 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. black pepper
- 1/2 tsp. dried oregano
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- For the Tomato Onion Relish:
- 1/2 cup of fresh cilantro – chopped
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- 3 vine ripe tomatoes – blanched
- 1 sweet onion – sliced
- 2 cloves of garlic – chopped
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons of Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/4 tsp. black pepper
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
Juicy Pub-Style Burgers
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By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
I've never made my own ground beef, for burgers, because
- 2 pounds sirloin steak tips*, trimmed of excess fat and cut into 1/2-inch chunks
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly
- Salt and pepper
- 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
- 4 hamburger buns, toasted and buttered (I prefer brioche burger buns)
- NOTE: *sirloin steak tips is also known as "flap meat". It doesn't sound pretty, but don't let that discourage you. It's delicious. I buy mine at Costco.
BBQ Chicken Burgers Recipe
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By Susan52
Melt butter in a small skillet over medium heat
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 small red onion (1/2 finely chopped, half thinly sliced)
- 2 garlic cloves (finely chopped)
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce
- 1 1/4 lbs ground chicken
- 1 tablespoon grill seasoning
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil (divided)
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 lemon (juiced)
- 3 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
- 2 cups shredded cabbage mix
- salt and pepper
- 4 Kaiser rolls (or hamburger buns)
Bifteck Hache (French Hamburgers)
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By hanley89
1. Melt 1 tbsp of butter in a medium skillet over medium heat
- 1 tbsp plus 4 tsp butter
- 1 medium onion, chopped fine
- 1 pound ground sirloin or bison
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh thyme or 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- Table grind pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp all purpose flour
- 1 cup dry red wine
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
Pork Burgers with Sauerkraut & Gruyère
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By Deli1
Tired of beef hamburgers? Of course not
- 1/2 pound bacon, about 9 slices
- 1 pound ground pork
- 1 teaspoon caraway seeds, lightly crushed
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg, freshly grated
- 4 slices Gruyère
- 1 cup sauerkraut, rinsed and drained
- Dijon mustard to taste
- 8 slices seeded or marble rye bread, toasted
Vegan Lentil Burgers
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By á-175897
Healthy vegan lentil burgers are easy to make and delicious when prepared on the grill
- 3/4 cup brown lentils, rinsed, strained and picked through
- 1 3/4 cups plus 1 tablespoon low-sodium vegetable broth or water
- 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 large red onion, half finely chopped and half thinly sliced
- Juice 1/2 lemon
- Kosher salt
- 8 ounces fresh baby spinach
- 2 large cloves garlic, minced
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 cup whole-wheat breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup walnuts, toasted and finely chopped
- Cooking spray
- 6 whole-grain vegan hamburger buns
- Baby arugula, basil, roasted red bell peppers and spicy mustard, for serving, optional
Rapscallion Burger with Pimento Cheese
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By LRay
These rapscallion burgers with pimento cheese and bacon are so flavorful! Perfect for lunch or dinner
- BURGER:
- 8 ounces ground beef (80/20 is ideal)
- 1 1/2 ounces Rapscallion pimento cheese (recipe follows)
- kosher salt and black pepper for seasoning
- pan au lait bun (or brioche bun)
- 1 tablespoon Zatarain’s Creole mustard
- 2 slices tomato
- Bibb lettuce leaves
- 1 slice onion
- 2 strips thick-cut black pepper bacon, cooked
- PIMENTO CHEESE:
- 8 ounces extra sharp cheddar, grated
- 2 ounces goat cheese
- 3 ounces parmesan cheese, finely grated
- 1/2 cup Duke's mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons minced onion
- 2 tablespoons minced shallot
- 2 tablespoons minced peppadew peppers
- 1 teaspoon no-salt barbecue spice blend or chicken rub
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Crystal hot sauce
- 1 tablespoon Tabasco
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon Zatarain’s Creole mustard
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
- 1 tablespoon chopped chives
Hobo Hamburgers
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By AuntieGooper
In a large bowl combine ground beef, cracker crumbs, egg, lemon juice, cheese, green pepper and House Seasoning
- 1 1/2 lb ground beef
- 1 cup cracker crumbs
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1 cup grated cheese
- 1/2 cup chopped green pepper
- 2 teaspoon Paula Deen’s House Seasoning
- 4 medium red potatoes, sliced thin
- 1 large onion, sliced thin
- 4 carrots, peeled and cut into strips
- 4 slices bacon
Taco-Mex Homemade Hamburger Helper (One Pot Wonder)
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By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
I made a homemade version of Cheeseburger Hamburger Helper that was not only easy, it had much better ingredients t...
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil (you can substitute olive or vegetable oil)
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 small red bell pepper, chopped
- 2 cups corn (frozen is fine)
- 1 small can sliced black olives
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 (4-ounce) can diced mild green chiles
- 4 tablespoons taco seasoning* (about 1 packet)
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 2 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 3/4 cup natural, non-MSG beef broth
- 2 cups dried elbow macaroni pasta (can substitute whole wheat if desired)
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded (medium or sharp, your choice)
- 1 cup Monterey Jack Cheese, shredded (you could use Pepper Jack)
Homemade Cheeseburger Hamburger Helper
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By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
There are a few things I love about this recipe: It is how easy it is to make, without fancy ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil (you can substitute olive or vegetable oil)
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 1/2 teaspoons sweet paprika
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 3/4 cup natural, non-MSG beef broth
- 2 cups dried elbow macaroni pasta (can substitute whole wheat if desired)
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (medium or sharp, your choice)
Cheeseburger Quesadillas
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By Jahel
You get the best of two world in this Cheeseburger Quesadillas recipe
- 1 1/4 pounds ground sirloin
- 2/3 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 24 dill pickle chips plus 2 tablespoons pickle juice
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 4 (10-inch) flour tortillas
- 8 ounces extra sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (about 2-cups)
- Cooking spray
Burger Seasoning
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By á-23189
No need to buy expensive seasoning mixes, make your own hamburger seasoning mix and you can easily adjust the quant
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 1/2 teaspoons black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon dark brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne, optional
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