Foodie Friday: Burger Recipes

Steakhouse Cheddar Burger with Warm Bacon BBQ Sauce
Via Betty Crocker

It's time to clean up that grill and pull out the barbecue tongs!  Or fire up your grill pan if you prefer.  Grilling season is finally here!  One of the most popular foods to grill are burgers!  If you are tired of the same old burger, we found some tasty burger recipes to liven up your next barbecue.  Enjoy!

Steakhouse Cheddar Burger with Warm Bacon BBQ Sauce
Via Betty Crocker
Ingredients:

Burger:
1 lb ground beef sirloin
1/4 cup steak sauce
Salt and fresh ground black pepper
4 thick slices Cheddar cheese 

Bacon-Onion BBQ Sauce:
4 thick slices bacon, chopped SAVE $
1/2 large onion, chopped
1 teaspoon packed brown sugar
Salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste
1/2 cup ketchup

Steps:
Heat gas or charcoal grill. In large bowl, mix beef, steak sauce, salt and pepper. Shape into 4 patties; set aside.

In 8-inch skillet, cook bacon until browned. Add onion, brown sugar, salt and pepper; cook about 3 minutes or until onion is cooked. Stir in ketchup; cook 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from heat. Transfer sauce to bowl; cover and set aside.

Place patties on grill over medium heat. Cook about 5 minutes on each side or until meat thermometer inserted in center of patties reads 160°F. Top with cheese; cook 1 minute longer.

Place patties on bottom halves of buns. Top with warm bacon-onion BBQ sauce; cover with top halves of buns.  Enjoy!


Mushroom Swiss Cheese Burgers
Via Two Purple Figs

Mushroom Swiss Cheese Burgers
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings 4: medium burgers
Author: Mahy

Ingredients:
1 1/2 pounds of ground beef ( lean or extra lean-your choice)
3/4 teaspoon of salt
1/2 teaspoon of fresh cracked pepper
1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon of onion powder
1/2 teaspoon of rubbed rosemary leaves
pinch of red pepper flakes (optional-but recommended)
2 tablespoons of olive oil
1 cup of sliced cremini mushrooms
4 (or more) slices of Swiss cheese
4 best soft burger buns
Choice of condiments : mayo , mustard, ketchup , ranch (or your choice)
Choice of toppings: Arugula , sliced red onions,sliced tomatoes (or your choice)

Instructions:
Prepare the burgers by adding all the seasoning spices to the ground beef : the salt, pepper, onion and garlic powders, rosemary and red pepper flakes (if using). And shape your patties to your desired thickness and size.

Preheat a skillet ( or grill pan) over medium high heat and add in the olive oil. Sauté the mushrooms with a pinch of salt for just a minute, then remove on to a plate and set aside.
To that same skillet (or grill pan) add the burger patties ( no need to add an extra oil).

Sear the burgers for about 5 minutes and flip them. Sear for an extra 5-7 minutes ( you might end up searing for 7 minutes per side if you prefer a thick burger) until the burgers are just cooked.

Lower the heat to medium low and divide the sautéed mushrooms on top of the burgers. Then place a slice ( or more) of Swiss cheese over them.

Cover the skillet with a lid or tent loosely with aluminum foil for just 30 seconds until the cheese melts. Turn off the heat.

Slice the burger buns and slather them with your favorite condiments and pile on your favorite toppings.

Then place the burger on top at the centre of the bun.


Turkey-Chorizo Burger with Creamy Guacamole
Via Chili Pepper Madness

Turkey-Chorizo Burger

Ingredients:
24 ounces ground turkey
12 ounces ground chorizo
1 large onion, chopped
2 jalapeno peppers, chopped
Splash of olive oil
Cheddar cheese slices
6-8 toasted buns for serving
Any toppings you desire - like roasted jalapeno slices and homemade guacamole.

Cooking Directions:
Heat a pan to medium heat and add oil. Add onions and peppers and cook about 6 minutes, or until they are cooked through and soft.

Add to a large mixing bowl.
Add the turkey and chorizo and hand mix. Do not overmix.

Form into six 6 ounce patties, or eight 4.5 ounce patties. Or maybe four 9 ouncers! Go big or go home!

Heat a grill to medium heat and lightly oil.
Add the burgers and cook about 6-7 minutes per side, or until cooked through, depending on the size. Get your nice grill marks!
Top with cheese slices and cover. Cook about a minute to melt the cheese.

Serve on toasted buns with your favorite toppings.



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