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~mina~ · Posted: Thu May 08, 2008 3:42 pm Post subject: Burger Recipes

Chili Burgers

INGREDIENTS
1 1/2 pounds ground beef
1/2 pound Italian sausage
1/3 cup tomato-based chili sauce
salt and pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS
Preheat a grill for high heat. When the grill is hot, lightly oil the grate.
In a medium bowl, mix together the ground beef, Italian sausage, chili sauce, salt and pepper. Form 8 balls out of the meat, and flatten into patties.
Grill patties for 5 minutes per side, or until well done. Serve with your favorite toppings.

Note

More chili sauce may be used as desired in patties; I generally almost double the amount, which makes a very moist burger, but it also falls apart easily.

~mina~ · Posted: Thu May 08, 2008 3:43 pm Post subject:

Backyard Burgers

INGREDIENTS
1 pound Sausage
1 pound ground beef
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/3 teaspoon ground pepper

Lettuce, sliced tomato, sliced onion (optional toppings)

DIRECTIONS
In a large bowl, combine first five ingredients. Form into 6-8 patties. Over medium heat on grill, cook burgers on each side until done (no longer pink), about 10 to 15 minutes

~mina~ · Posted: Thu May 08, 2008 3:45 pm Post subject:

Bacon and Roquefort Stuffed Burgers

INGREDIENTS
2 pounds ground beef
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
4 ounces Roquefort or other blue cheese, crumbled
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
1 tomato, sliced
1 red onion, sliced
4 leaves lettuce

DIRECTIONS
In a large bowl, lightly mix the ground beef, Worcestershire sauce, mustard and pepper. Divide into 8 equal portions and flatten each one into 1/4 inch thick patty. In a separate bowl, combine the crumbled bacon, Roquefort cheese and thyme. Place an equal portion of the bacon mixture onto 4 of the patties. Top with the remaining 4 patties, pressing the edges together to enclose the filling.

Preheat a grill for medium heat. When hot, lightly oil the grate.

Grill the patties for 6 to 8 minutes on each side, or until cooked through.

Serve immediately, topped with tomato, onion and lettuce.

~mina~ · Posted: Thu May 08, 2008 3:46 pm Post subject:

Bacon Cheeseburgers

INGREDIENTS
1 pound sliced bacon, diced
5 pounds ground beef chuck
1 large onion, chopped
1/4 cup steak sauce
salt and pepper to taste
1 pound American cheese slices

DIRECTIONS
Preheat a grill for high heat.

Place bacon in a large skillet over medium heat. Fry, stirring occasionally. When the bacon is almost done, add the onion. Cook until the bacon is crisp, and the onion is tender. Remove onion and bacon from the pan with a slotted spoon, and transfer to a food processor. Pulse a couple of times to chop finely. Do not puree. Pour into a large bowl, and mix with steak sauce and ground chuck using your hands. Form into 16 patties.

Place patties on the grill, and cook for 5 minutes per side, or until well done. Place a slice of cheese on top of each one during the last minute.

~mina~ · Posted: Thu May 08, 2008 3:46 pm Post subject:

Bacon Wrapped Hamburgers

INGREDIENTS
1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
1 small onion, chopped
1 egg
1 tablespoon ketchup
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 pound ground beef
6 slices bacon

DIRECTIONS
Preheat a grill for high heat.
In a large bowl, mix together the Cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese, onion, egg, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper. Crumble in the ground beef, and mix together by hand. Form into 6 patties, and wrap a slice of bacon around each one. Secure bacon with toothpicks.

Place patties on the grill, and cook for 5 minutes per side, or until well done. Remove toothpicks before serving

~mina~ · Posted: Thu May 08, 2008 3:48 pm Post subject:

Basil Burgers

INGREDIENTS
1 1/4 pounds ground beef
3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 1/2 tablespoons dried basil, or to taste
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

DIRECTIONS
Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat.
In a bowl, mix the ground beef, Worcestershire sauce, basil, garlic salt, and pepper. Form the mixture into 4 burger patties.

Lightly oil the grill grate, and cook burgers about 6 minutes, turning once, to an internal temperature of 160 degrees F (70 degrees C), or to desired doneness.

~mina~ · Posted: Thu May 08, 2008 3:50 pm Post subject:

Bayou Samburgers

INGREDIENTS
2 1/2 pounds extra lean ground beef
4 cloves roasted garlic, chopped
1 pinch garlic pepper
1 pinch lemon pepper
1 pinch Cajun seasoning
4 slices sweet onion, 1/2 inch thick
4 slices American cheese
4 slices smoked Edam cheese
4 green leaf lettuce leaves
3 roma (plum) tomatoes, sliced
8 dill pickle slices
Creole mustard (optional)
creamy salad dressing (optional)
ketchup (optional)

DIRECTIONS
Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat.
Mix together the ground beef and roasted garlic. Form the mixture into four balls, and flatten into patties about 3/4 inch thick. Sprinkle the patties with garlic pepper, lemon salt, and Cajun seasoning.

Lightly oil the grilling surface. Place onions on the grill, and toast on both sides. Place beef patties on the grill, and set the onions on top of them. Grill for about 5 minutes on each side, or to desired doneness.

top with slices of American and Edam cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickles, and your choice of condiments

~mina~ · Posted: Thu May 08, 2008 3:51 pm Post subject:

Best Hamburger Ever

INGREDIENTS
1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
1/2 onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup shredded Colby or Monterey Jack cheese
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 egg
1 (1 ounce) envelope dry onion soup mix
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon crushed dried rosemary
salt and pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS
Preheat a grill for high heat.
In a large bowl, mix together the ground beef, onion, cheese, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, egg, onion soup mix, garlic, garlic powder, parsley, basil, oregano, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Form into 4 patties.

Grill patties for 5 minutes per side on the hot grill, or until well done

~mina~ · Posted: Thu May 08, 2008 3:52 pm Post subject:

Big Smokey Burgers

INGREDIENTS
2 pounds ground beef sirloin
1/2 onion, grated
1 tablespoon grill seasoning
1 tablespoon liquid smoke flavoring
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1 tablespoon adobo sauce from canned chipotle peppers
1 chipotle chile in adobo sauce, chopped
salt and pepper to taste
6 (1 ounce) slices sharp Cheddar cheese (optional)

DIRECTIONS
Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat.
Combine ground sirloin, onion, grill seasoning, liquid smoke, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, adobo sauce, and chipotle pepper in a large bowl. Form the mixture into 6 patties. Season with salt and pepper.

Place burgers on preheated grill and cook until no longer pink in the center. Place a slice of Cheddar cheese on top of each burger one minute before they are ready

http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Big-Smokey-Burgers/Detail.aspx

~mina~ · Posted: Thu May 08, 2008 3:54 pm Post subject:

Bill's Beefuna Burgers

~mina~ · Posted: Thu May 08, 2008 3:55 pm Post subject:

Blue Cheese Burgers

INGREDIENTS
3 pounds lean ground beef
4 ounces blue cheese, crumbled
1/2 cup minced fresh chives
1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon dry mustard

DIRECTIONS
In a large bowl, mix the ground beef, blue cheese, chives, hot pepper sauce, Worcestershire sauce, black pepper, salt, and mustard. Cover, and refrigerate for 2 hours.

Preheat grill for high heat. Gently form the burger mixture into about 12 patties.

Oil the grill grate. Grill patties 5 minutes per side, or until well done.

~mina~ · Posted: Thu May 08, 2008 3:56 pm Post subject:

Blue Cheese Surprise

INGREDIENTS
2 1/4 pounds lean ground beef
1 teaspoon dried tarragon
1/4 cup chopped parsley
salt and pepper to taste
3/4 cup blue cheese, crumbled

DIRECTIONS
Preheat grill for high heat.
In a medium bowl, mix together beef, tarragon, and parsley. Season with salt and pepper.

Form mixture into twelve 3/8 inch thick patties. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons cheese over one patty, and cover with a second patty. Seal the edges. Repeat with remaining ingredients..

Lightly oil grate, and arrange burgers on the grill. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes on each side, or until done.

~mina~ · Posted: Fri May 09, 2008 8:04 pm Post subject:

Blues Burgers

INGREDIENTS
1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
2 tablespoons butter
1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 pinch cayenne pepper
2 ounces crumbled blue cheese
2/3 cup barbecue sauce

DIRECTIONS
In a skillet, saute mushrooms in butter for 2-3 minutes or until tender. Set aside and keep warm.

In a bowl, combine the beef and seasonings just until mixed. Shape into eight thin patties. Sprinkle half of the patties with blue cheese; tip with remaining patties and press edges firmly to seal.

Grill, uncovered, over medium-hot heat for 3 minutes on each side. Brush with some of the barbecue sauce. Grill 10-12 minutes longer or until juices run clear, basting and turning occasionally. Drain the mushrooms. Serve burgers topped with mushrooms.

http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Blues-Burgers/Detail.aspx

~mina~ · Posted: Fri May 09, 2008 8:07 pm Post subject:

Cheddar Bacon Hamburgers

INGREDIENTS
1 pound ground beef
1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons prepared horseradish
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 cup real bacon bits

DIRECTIONS
Preheat grill for high heat.
In a large bowl, mix together the ground beef, Cheddar cheese, horseradish, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and bacon bits using your hands. Shape the mixture into 4 hamburger patties.
Lightly oil the grill grate. Place hamburger patties on the grill, and cook for 5 minutes per side, or until well done.

Sassy · Posted: Sun Jun 01, 2008 1:34 am Post subject:

Wow Mina, these all look great! I'm getting ready to get the old diet back in check and these look like some great ideas for burgers. Thanks for posting the recipes.

Sassy
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jeff · Posted: Sun Jun 01, 2008 5:19 am Post subject:

Sassy · Posted: Fri Jun 06, 2008 1:33 am Post subject:

Hi Jeff,

It's good to be back, though it will be a little off again on again for the next little bit.

I haven't been up to many shenanigans or monkeyshines lately but ... I have been impulsively spontaneous - does that count?

LOL

Sassy
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Valcan · Posted: Fri Jun 06, 2008 3:26 am Post subject:

Black ‘N Blue Burgers

1 lb ground beef
1 egg
4 oz bleu cheese crumbles
2 tbsp malt vinegar (do not substitute, it must be malt)
2 tbsp white vinegar
4 tbsp sour cream
2 tbsp butter, softened
pepper

Bleu Cheese Sauce: Combine the sour cream, butter, a little pepper, and the vinegars into a bowl. Whisk until mixed well. Stir in the bleu cheese. Chill while preparing the burgers.

Mix the egg into the ground beef and form patties. Fry patties in lard until cooked through. Spoon the sauce over the burgers. Makes 4 burgers

Sassy · Posted: Mon Jun 09, 2008 4:51 am Post subject:

That sounds good Valcan! I have found that changing vinegars has opened up some new avenues for taste. Currently I am liking balsamic in different things. I will have to try the malt vinegar to see what it does for flavor.

Sassy

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