Margarita Burgers

Fire up your BBQ and prepare for this taste explosion! This Margarita Burger is sure to put your backyard grill on the map.

Margarita Burger

Ingredients:

For the Burgers

·         1-1/2 lb. Ground beef

·         Small onion, finely chopped

·         2              Cloves garlic, finely minced

·         3 tbsp. Fresh cilantro, minced

·         1 tbsp.  Paprika

·         1 tbsp.  Chile powder

·         1 tsp.     Cumin

·         1 tsp.     Oregano

·         1 tsp.     Allspice

·         1 tsp.     Ground black pepper

·         1 tsp      red pepper flakes

For the Marinade

·         1 cup     Tequila

·         ¼ cup    lime juice

·         ¼ cup    orange juice

Rolls

·         4  Ciabatta rolls or crusty sandwich rolls

·         2 tbsp.  melted butter

Preparation:

1                  Mix all burger ingredients in a medium bowl.

2                  Form four patties to fit the shape of the Ciabatta rolls.

3                 Mix the marinade ingredients into a shallow dish which can hold the four patties in one layer. Marinate at least two hours. Turn patties if not covered by the marinade.

4                  Grill or broil patties to desired doneness.

5                  While patties are cooking, cut ciabatta rolls in half lengthways, brush the tops with the melted butter. Place under broiler for one minute.

6                  Place one patty in each roll. Serve with your favorite toppings.

Happy Grilling ☺

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Garlic Butter Burgers

There are lots of ways to grill burgers and we’re always trying new ways to try to make ours even better. One way of preparing them is placing a slice of garlic-herbed butter within the burger - it adds awesome flavor and keeps it moist on the inside.

Garlic Butter Burgers

This really isn’t a recipe, more just a method for grilling one tasty burger.  Give it a try.

Step 1: Shape your hamburger patty and then make a depression in the center.

Step 2:  Place the slice of herb butter in the depression.

Step 3:  Mold the ground beef around the butter, sealing it well so the butter won’t seep out.  Season with salt and pepper. 

Step 4:  Grill then enjoy.

How to make garlic-herbed butter

This easy to make garlic butter recipe is perfect for your burger. Garlic butter will keep in the fridge, and can be made well in advance.

Makes 1/2 cup of Garlic-Herbed Butter



Garlic Butter

Ingredients:

·         1 stick unsalted butter

·         3 garlic cloves, crushed and minced fine

·         1/2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce

·         1/4 tsp. white pepper (may substitute black)

·         1/4 tsp. salt, or to taste

·         1 tbsp. fresh chopped parsley

Preparation:

1.       Put the butter in a bowl and leave at room temperature until it is soft enough to work. Add all the other ingredients and mix to combine thoroughly. Using a spatula scrap the butter mixture on to a square of plastic wrap. Shape into a log, and roll the mixture up in the plastic, twisting the ends.

2.       Refrigerate until firm. When ready to use, remove wrap and slice into rounds.

Happy Cooking ☺

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Bacon Wrapped Burgers

A unique burger that you won’t find at your local burger joint. With rich depth of flavor, yet still deceptively simple and easy to put together. There is nothing like it.

Bacon Wrapped Burger

Ingredients:

For the burgers:

·         1 lb. extra lean ground beef

·         1/4 cup crumbled gorgonzola cheese

·         Pinch each salt and pepper

·         4 slices center cut bacon

For the balsamic glaze:

·         1/2 cup good quality balsamic vinegar

Preparation:

1.       Begin with the balsamic glaze by pouring balsamic vinegar into a small sauce pan over high heat. Bring to a boil and reduce to medium-medium high to simmer. Stir occasionally until sauce has reached desired thickness.  20-30 minutes should be all you need. Once desired consistency is reached, remove from heat immediately. 

2.       In a large bowl, gently combine ground beef, gorgonzola cheese, and salt and pepper until ingredients are just incorporated. Form into 4 equal-sized patties. Press your thumb down into the center of each patty to create a small indent. Wrap each burger with a slice of bacon.  

3.       Grill over medium heat beginning with the edge of the bacon side facing down until burgers have reached desired doneness, about 5 minutes each side. Transfer to buns and add lettuce and tomato. Drizzle with balsamic glaze.

Happy Cooking ☺

Burger Porn: The Ultimate Backyard Cheese Burger

Deeply charred ground beef dripping juice onto a soft bun, melted cheese oozing over the edges—I'm obsessed with this Ultimate Grilled Cheeseburger.  After researching the chemistry behind the deliciousness of every component—the meat, cheese, bun, sauce—I uncovered a method for making the ultimate backyard burger. It starts with fresh ground beef and ends with a special sauce that puts ketchup to shame.

 

 

Ingredients:

·         1 ½ lbs. fresh ground beef

·         1½ tsp. kosher salt, plus more to taste

·         2 egg yolks

·         ¼ cup canola oil

·         1 small leek, finely chopped

·         1 small shallot, finely chopped

·         ½ cup heavy cream

·         ½ cup dry vermouth

·         ¼ cup finely chopped spicy cucumber pickles, plus 3 tsp. pickle juice from jar

·         2 tsp. Dijon mustard

·         8 slices cheese such as white or yellow American

·         4 hamburger buns, lightly toasted

·         Lettuce, sliced tomatoes, and pickled jalapeños, for serving

Preparation:

1.       Mix ground beef with salt and egg yolks in a bowl; divide meat into 4 patties about 1″ thick and place on a plate. Cover and refrigerate 1 hour.

2.       Heat oil in a 12″ skillet over medium heat. Add leeks and shallots; cook until soft, 6–8 minutes. Add cream and vermouth; simmer until thickened, 4–6 minutes. Stir in pickles, juice, mustard, and salt.

3.       Set a gas grill to medium high; grill burgers, flipping them once, until cooked to desired doneness. Melt 2 slices cheese on each burger; serve on buns with sauce, lettuce, tomatoes, and jalapeños.

Happy Cooking ☺

 

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The Shiraz Burger

Who says that Ground beef can’t be sexy!

Holy mother!!!

These burgers are super juicy and retain a nice Smokey, wine flavor after grilling. The extra wine reduction drizzled on the burger was just sweet enough to perfectly balance the savory flavors.

 

Ingredients:

·         2 cups of your favorite red wine (I used Shiraz)

·         2 Tbsp. brown sugar

·         1 lb. lean ground beef

·         Salt

·         Pepper

·         Worcestershire sauce

·         1 medium slicing tomato, cut into 1/2 inch slices

·         Olive oil

·         3 Burger buns

·         3 slices of your favorite cheese

Preparation:

1.       Preheat your grill to medium-high.

2.       In a medium sauce pan over high heat, combine the wine and brown sugar, stirring until dissolved.

3.       Let boil and reduce to 6 Tbsp. (3/8 cup). This will take about 25 minutes. Let cool to room temp, 10 minutes.

4.       In a medium bowl, crumble ground beef and season with salt, pepper, and a couple dashes of Worcestershire sauce.

5.       Add 1/4 cup of red wine reduction and lightly toss to mix.

6.       Form 3 burger patties

7.       Drizzle tomato slices with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.

8.       Place burgers and tomatoes on the grill. Grill the burgers to desired doneness (I typically cook both the tomatoes and burgers - 4 minutes on each side).

9.       Top with a slice of cheese and remove from the grill.

10.   Place on a burger bun, drizzle the remaining red wine reduction over the burgers, and top with a grilled tomato slice and the top bun.

 

Happy Cooking ☺

 

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BBQ Burgers - Korean Style

Consider taking the Korean BBQ style to the next round of burgers you serve up.  Most of the ingredients you’ll have on hand if you’re used to throwing together a quick stir-fry after a long day at the office so as to make it to the couch quicker.  Lots of Asian staples are included – soy sauce, ginger, and they make for a super flavorful burger. 

Ingredients:

·         1 1/2 pounds ground beef

·         1/2 cup chopped green onions

·         1 1/2 tablespoons brown sugar

·         1 1/2 tablespoons minced peeled fresh ginger

·         3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce

·         1 tablespoon dark sesame oil

·         1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

·         2 garlic cloves, minced

·         6 (1 1/2-ounce) whole wheat hamburger buns split

·         6 red leaf lettuce leaves

·         6 tablespoons thinly sliced radishes

Preparation:

1.       Combine first 8 ingredients. Divide the mixture into 6 equal portions, shaping each into a 1/2-inch-thick patty.

2.       Place patties on the grill; grill 6 minutes on each side or until a thermometer registers 165°. Remove from grill; let patties stand 5 minutes.

3.       Place buns, cut sides down, on grill rack; grill 1 minute or until toasted. Place 1 patty on bottom half of each bun; top each serving with 1 lettuce leaf, 1 tablespoon radishes, and top half of bun.

Happy Cooking ☺

Cids Caesar Burgers

These burgers are a big hit!!  Very tasty and easy! The Caesar flavours in this burger are different from the everyday Burger.

 

Ingredients:

·         1 lb.  lean ground beef

·         1/4 cup Parmesan Grated Cheese, divided

·         2 cloves garlic, minced

·         1 cup grated cheddar cheese

·         2 cups torn romaine lettuce

·         1/4 cup Creamy Caesar Dressing, divided

·         4 hamburger buns split

Preparation:

1.       PREHEAT barbecue to medium heat. Mix meat, 3 Tbsp. of the Parmesan cheese and the garlic. Shape into four patties.

2.       GRILL 6 min. on each side or until burgers are cooked through (160ºF). Top with grated cheddar cheese . Continue grilling 1 min. or until cheese begins to melt.

3.       TOSS lettuce with 2 Tbsp. of the dressing and the remaining 1 Tbsp. Parmesan cheese. Spoon evenly onto bottom halves of buns; top with patties and remaining 2 Tbsp. dressing. Cover with tops of buns.

 

Happy Cooking ☺

 

Savory Asian Burgers

The flavors in this burger balance perfectly: the spice of sriracha counters the sweetness of hoisin, and the acid of homemade pickles cuts through the richness of the ground beef. Try it out this week and you’ll never think about a burger the same way again.

Ingredients:

·         1 lb. ground beef

·         ½ English cucumber

·         ½ cup rice wine vinegar

·         2 cloves garlic, minced

·         1 Tbsp. fresh ginger, minced

·         2 scallions, thinly sliced

·         2 Tbsp. mayonnaise

·         1 Tbsp. sriracha

·         4 sesame-seed buns, lightly toasted

·         ¼ cup hoisin sauce

Preparation:

1.       Make the pickles by combining the cucumber, vinegar, and a few pinches of salt in a bowl or jar. Set aside. 

2.       Preheat the grill over medium heat. Combine the ground beef, garlic, ginger, and scallions. Gently shape into patties and grill for about 5 minutes on each side.  

3.       Combine the mayonnaise and sriracha and spread on the bottom buns. Spread the top buns with hoisin and then sandwich the two halves around the burger with pickles.

Happy Cooking ☺

Grilled Prosciutto Pineapple Burger

Fooood Coma. Craving a burger? Try this lean beef, rosemary, garlic, pineapple surprise!

Ingredients:

·         250 g Lean ground beef

·         1/2 tbsp. finely chopped rosemary

·         1 garlic clove, minced

·         3 slices fresh pineapple

·         3 slices Prosciutto

·         Pea shoots

·         slice of Asiago

·         Italian bread

·         salt and pepper to taste

Preparation:

1.       Mix together the rosemary, garlic, ground beef, salt and pepper.

2.       Wrap the pineapple with the prosciutto.  Quickly sear the prosciutto wrapped pineapple, set aside and keep warm.

3.       Grill the burger to desired doneness.  Place the asiago cheese on the last couple minutes of cooking, tent with aluminum foil to help the cheese to melt.  Stack it all on the bread and chow down!

Happy Cooking ☺

Spicy BBQ Grilled Burgers

No Way, a burger is not just a burger.  Not anymore.  Not after you read this recipe, try it, and take one delicious bite.  I’m about to change your burger loving world forever.  A warning:  Once you try these ridiculously delicious spicy hamburgers, you may never go back to what you once knew.

So unique and tasty.  It combines ground beef with spicy pork sausage; throw in some fresh garlic, onion and peppers for extra zing, and sear to perfection on a blazing grill.

Ingredients:

·         1 lb. ground beef

·         1 lb. spicy pork sausage

·         2 cloves garlic, crushed

·         1 small red & 1 small yellow pepper diced

·         1 small yellow onion diced

·         2 tbs. maple syrup

·         Salt & Pepper to taste

·         Cheddar Cheese

Preparation:

1.       Mix all ingredients (except cheese) in bowl

2.       Form into thick round patties.

3.       Grill over direct heat for about 5-8 minutes per side until juices run clear.

4.       Before completely done, add a scoop of your cheese.

5.       Close all vents and let cheese melt for 2-3 minutes.

Happy Cooking ☺