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.
Here's what you will need:
1 and 1/2 pound of lean ground beef 2 tablespoons of (finely) chopped onions 2 tablespoons of drained Old El Paso chopped green chiles 8 slices of pepper Jack cheese, 2x1x1/4 inch (approximately 4 oz) 4 kaiser rolls 1/4 cup Old El Paso taco sauce or Old El Paso Thick 'n Chunky salsa
Preparation Instructions:
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. Place patties on grill over medium heat. Cover grill; cook 14-16 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 burgers on rolls with taco sauce.
Zesty Burgers- For 4
This is one of the many great recipes I encountered at http://southernfood.about.com.
The ingredients you'll need are:
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 Instructions:
Combine lean ground beef with onion, green pepper, ketchup, horseradish, salt, mustard, and pepper; mix lightly. Shape into 4 patties about 1/2 inch thick. Grill or broil to desired doneness, about 5 to 7 minutes on each side. Serve with a variety of toppings and split toasted buns.
Texas Stuffed Grilled Burgers- Serves 5
I find this wonderful recipe at allrecipes.com, a site worth visiting.
Required ingredients:
5 pounds of (lean) ground beef 6 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 2 teaspoons hickory seasoning (suggestedl) salt & pepper to taste 2 cups of chopped onion 2 cups chopped fresh mushrooms 2 cups chopped cooked ham 3 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
To prepare the burgers:
Preheat your outdoor grill for high heat. When hot, lightly oil the grate. In a bowl, mix together the ground beef, the Worcestershire sauce, the hickory seasoning, and the salt and pepper until well blended. Make 8 or 10 balls, and flatten them into patties. On one half of the patties, add the onions, mushrooms, ham and cheese. Carefully cover the piles with the remaining patties, being sure to seal all of the edges of the patties together tightly and enclose the filling. Cook the patties for 8-10 minutes per side, or until meat is well done, and cheese in the center is melted.
Marinated Hamburgers
Thank you razzledazzlerecipes.com for this culinary delight.
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
How to prepare:
Mix the above ingredients.
Take 1 1/2 lbs hamburger and shape into patties.
Place in a covered container and pour marinade mixture over the hamburgers. Cover and refrigerate 12 hours or overnight.
When ready, sear the burgers over high heat.
Mushroom Stuffed Burgers- serves 6
This too is from razzledazzlerecipes.com. If you're smart, you'll visit often.
Required ingredients are:
1 1/2 pounds hamburger 1/4 cup finely diced onion 2 eggs, lightly beaten 3/4 cup soft bread crumbs 1/4 cup ketchup 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper 2 tablespoons butter 1/2 pound sliced mushrooms 6 slices Swiss cheese
Cooking Instructions:
Mix together the first 7 ingredients. Create a dozen patties, each about a quarter of an inch in thickness. Lightly saute the mushrooms in the butter. Put the sauteed mushrooms on 6 of the patties. Then top with the remaining 6 patties, sealing the edges tightly.
Broil or grill to desired doneness. Top 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.
