Everybody loves burgers cooked in the backyard. But, you can't eat the same old burgers all the time, so here are the 5 best burger recipes I could find. I have cooked and enjoyed them all. See how they sound to you.
Grilled Inside-Out Southwestern Cheeseburgers- Serves 4
Next to my wife and my mother, Betty Crocker is my favorite woman. This recipe came from her website, bettycrocker.com.
You'll need:
1 1/2 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef 2 tablespoons finely chopped onion 2 tablespoons drained Old El Paso chopped green chiles (from 4.5-oz can) 8 slices pepper Jack cheese, 2x1x1/4 inch (about 4 oz) 4 kaiser rolls, split 1/4 cup Old El Paso taco sauce or Old El Paso Thick 'n Chunky salsa
To prepare:
1. Heat gas or charcoal grill. In medium bowl, mix beef, onion and chiles. Shape mixture into 8 thin patties. Top each of 4 patties with 2 slices cheese. Place remaining beef patties on top; pinch edges to seal securely. 2. Place patties on grill over medium heat. Cover grill; cook 14 to 16 minutes, turning once, until burgers are slightly firm when pressed in center. Add rolls, cut sides down, for last 4 minutes of grilling or until toasted. Serve patties on rolls with taco sauce.
Zesty Burgers- Serves 4
I found this great recipe at http://southernfood.about.com.
You will need:
1 to 1 1/4 pounds of lean ground beef 1/4 cup of chopped onion 2 tablespoons of green pepper, finely chopped 3 tablespoons ketchup 1 tablespoon of prepared horseradish 1 teaspoon of salt 2 teaspoons of prepared mustard 1 dash of pepper your favorite burger toppings 4 split buns, toasted
Preparation:
Combine the lean ground beef with the onion, the green pepper, ketchup, horseradish, salt, mustard, and pepper. Mix lightly. Make 4 patties 1/2 inch thick patties. Grill or broil to your preference, between 5 and 7 minutes per side. Serve on the buns, with the toppings you prefer.
Texas Stuffed Grilled Burgers- Serves 5 People
I found this mouth watering recipe at allrecipes.com.
Ingredients you'll need:
5 pounds of lean ground beef 6 tablespoons of Worcestershire sauce 2 teaspoons hickory seasoning (optional) salt and pepper to your taste 2 cups of onion, chopped 2 cups of fresh, chopped 2 cups of cooked ham, chopped 3 cups of shredded cheddar cheese
Preparation directions:
Preheat your grill for high heat. When hot, oil the grate lightly. In an appropriately sized bowl, mix the ground beef, Worcestershire sauce, hickory seasoning, salt and pepper until everything well blended together. Hand shape between 8 and 10 balls, and then flatten them into patties for grilling. On half of the patties (4-5), distribute the onions, the mushrooms, the chopped ham and the cheddar cheese. Cover the piles with the remaining patties, making certain to enclose the filling and to tightly seal the patties together. Grill the 4-5 patties for somewhere between 8 and 10 minutes on each side, or until the cheese in the middle has melted and the burger is well done.
Marinated Hamburgers
This unique recipe comes from razzledazzlerecipes.com.
The ingredients you'll need:
3 T. Lemon Juice 1 1/2 tsp. seasoned salt 1 T. Worcestershire sauce 1 T. soy sauce 1 T. A-1 sauce 1 T. oil 1/2 C. beef broth 1 tsp. Heinz 57 sauce 1/4 tsp. garlic salt 1 tsp. vinegar
Instructions for Preparation:
Mix all the ingredients together.
Shape 1-1/2 bounds of ground beef into patties.
Place the patties in a covered container and pour marinade mixture on them. Cover and refrigerate for at least 12 hours.
Cook when ready, using high heat to sear the burgers and retain the juices.
Mushroom Stuffed Burgers- 6 servings
Another tip of the hat to razzledazzlerecipes.com for this recipe. I've added them to my favorites list.
Required ingredients are:
1 1/2 pounds of hamburger 1/4 cup of finely diced onion 2 eggs, lightly beaten 3/4 cup of soft bread crumbs 1/4 cup of ketchup 1/2 teaspoon of salt 1/8 teaspoon of pepper 2 tablespoons of butter 1/2 pound of sliced mushrooms 6 slices of (Swiss) cheese
Prepare as follows:
Mix well the first 7 ingredients and form into twelve 1/4 inch thick patties. Melt the butter and saute the mushrooms lightly in it. Place on 6 of the patties. Top with remaining patties and seal edges.
Grill or broil the patties to your preference. Top them with cheese. Serve on toasted buns.
I hope you will enjoy all five burgers as much as I do. And, if you want even more variety in your backyard cooking, you can find many more good burger recipes on the net.
Grilled Inside-Out Southwestern Cheeseburgers- Serves 4
Next to my wife and my mother, Betty Crocker is my favorite woman. This recipe came from her website, bettycrocker.com.
You'll need:
1 1/2 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef 2 tablespoons finely chopped onion 2 tablespoons drained Old El Paso chopped green chiles (from 4.5-oz can) 8 slices pepper Jack cheese, 2x1x1/4 inch (about 4 oz) 4 kaiser rolls, split 1/4 cup Old El Paso taco sauce or Old El Paso Thick 'n Chunky salsa
To prepare:
1. Heat gas or charcoal grill. In medium bowl, mix beef, onion and chiles. Shape mixture into 8 thin patties. Top each of 4 patties with 2 slices cheese. Place remaining beef patties on top; pinch edges to seal securely. 2. Place patties on grill over medium heat. Cover grill; cook 14 to 16 minutes, turning once, until burgers are slightly firm when pressed in center. Add rolls, cut sides down, for last 4 minutes of grilling or until toasted. Serve patties on rolls with taco sauce.
Zesty Burgers- Serves 4
I found this great recipe at http://southernfood.about.com.
You will need:
1 to 1 1/4 pounds of lean ground beef 1/4 cup of chopped onion 2 tablespoons of green pepper, finely chopped 3 tablespoons ketchup 1 tablespoon of prepared horseradish 1 teaspoon of salt 2 teaspoons of prepared mustard 1 dash of pepper your favorite burger toppings 4 split buns, toasted
Preparation:
Combine the lean ground beef with the onion, the green pepper, ketchup, horseradish, salt, mustard, and pepper. Mix lightly. Make 4 patties 1/2 inch thick patties. Grill or broil to your preference, between 5 and 7 minutes per side. Serve on the buns, with the toppings you prefer.
Texas Stuffed Grilled Burgers- Serves 5 People
I found this mouth watering recipe at allrecipes.com.
Ingredients you'll need:
5 pounds of lean ground beef 6 tablespoons of Worcestershire sauce 2 teaspoons hickory seasoning (optional) salt and pepper to your taste 2 cups of onion, chopped 2 cups of fresh, chopped 2 cups of cooked ham, chopped 3 cups of shredded cheddar cheese
Preparation directions:
Preheat your grill for high heat. When hot, oil the grate lightly. In an appropriately sized bowl, mix the ground beef, Worcestershire sauce, hickory seasoning, salt and pepper until everything well blended together. Hand shape between 8 and 10 balls, and then flatten them into patties for grilling. On half of the patties (4-5), distribute the onions, the mushrooms, the chopped ham and the cheddar cheese. Cover the piles with the remaining patties, making certain to enclose the filling and to tightly seal the patties together. Grill the 4-5 patties for somewhere between 8 and 10 minutes on each side, or until the cheese in the middle has melted and the burger is well done.
Marinated Hamburgers
This unique recipe comes from razzledazzlerecipes.com.
The ingredients you'll need:
3 T. Lemon Juice 1 1/2 tsp. seasoned salt 1 T. Worcestershire sauce 1 T. soy sauce 1 T. A-1 sauce 1 T. oil 1/2 C. beef broth 1 tsp. Heinz 57 sauce 1/4 tsp. garlic salt 1 tsp. vinegar
Instructions for Preparation:
Mix all the ingredients together.
Shape 1-1/2 bounds of ground beef into patties.
Place the patties in a covered container and pour marinade mixture on them. Cover and refrigerate for at least 12 hours.
Cook when ready, using high heat to sear the burgers and retain the juices.
Mushroom Stuffed Burgers- 6 servings
Another tip of the hat to razzledazzlerecipes.com for this recipe. I've added them to my favorites list.
Required ingredients are:
1 1/2 pounds of hamburger 1/4 cup of finely diced onion 2 eggs, lightly beaten 3/4 cup of soft bread crumbs 1/4 cup of ketchup 1/2 teaspoon of salt 1/8 teaspoon of pepper 2 tablespoons of butter 1/2 pound of sliced mushrooms 6 slices of (Swiss) cheese
Prepare as follows:
Mix well the first 7 ingredients and form into twelve 1/4 inch thick patties. Melt the butter and saute the mushrooms lightly in it. Place on 6 of the patties. Top with remaining patties and seal edges.
Grill or broil the patties to your preference. Top them with cheese. Serve on toasted buns.
I hope you will enjoy all five burgers as much as I do. And, if you want even more variety in your backyard cooking, you can find many more good burger recipes on the net.
About the Author:
Daniel Z. Kane, when not eating burgers, is a university dean with websites dealing with subjects including online college options for mid-career adults and online degree programs which can advance your career.
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