Burger Bonanza
There’s nothing like the smell and taste of a fresh made burger hot off the grill and when you make it “your own”, put your thang on it, watch-out.We have listed 7 of our style guide inspired burger recipes with the 8
th coming from you. So how do you get your
grill-on?
We invite you to share with us your favorite burger recipe, toppings, and burger joints. Let’s see who builds the best burger.
Classic Grilled Burger
As American as apple pie, everyone has their favorite burger. Whether it’s from a restaurant or homemade, the “Classic Burger” has three main ingredients; fresh buns (whole wheat), the salad (lettuce, tomato, and condiments), and the meat!
Served with a side of potato salad and a glass of ice cold lemonade, it’s a great way to start off your summer grill’n season.
1 pound lean ground beef
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tbsp liquid smoke flavoring
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp paprika powder
seasoned salt and pepper to taste
Preheat grill – medium-high heat.
In a medium bowl, lightly mix together the ground beef, Worcestershire sauce, liquid smoke, onion powder, paprika powder and season with salt & pepper.
Form into 3 patties, handling the meat minimally.
Place the patties on the grill, and cook for about 5 minutes per side, until done.
Serves 3
Aloha Burger
Capture the flavors of the islands with this luau inspired burger.
serve with tropical fruit- pineapple, mango and papaya on the burger or on the side.
1 pound ground pork
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tbsp liquid smoke flavoring
2 tsp onion powder
1 tsp garlic
2 tsp cumin powder
seasoned salt and pepper to taste
3 grilled pineapple ring,
Preheat grill – medium-high heat.
In a medium bowl, lightly mix together the ground pork, Worcestershire sauce, liquid smoke, onion powder, garlic powder, cumin powder and season with salt & pepper.
Form into 3 patties, handling the meat minimally.
Place the patties on the grill, and cook for about 5 minutes per side, until well done.
Garnish with grill pineapple rings…and a mai tai, (who said a mai tai can’t be a garnish) enjoy responsibly
Serves 3
European Country
Greek Burger
with red pepper hummus
1 pound lean ground beef
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
½ cup red and greens peppers, finely chopped
½ cup feta cheese, crumbled, reserve a little for garnish
red pepper hummus, store bought, in place of mayo
Preheat a grill on medium-high heat.
In a medium bowl, lightly mix together the ground beef, Worcestershire sauce, red & green peppers, and feta cheese.
Form into 3 patties, handling the meat minimally.
Place the patties on the grill, and cook for about 5 minutes per side, until done.
Garnish with a little extra feta on top
Serves 3
Asian Burger
The flavors of the Orient come alive in this our Far East Dreams Burger
1 pound ground turkey
1 tbsp low-sodium Soy sauce
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp garlic powder
½ tsp ginger powder
1 tsp red chili flakes
1 tbsp green onion, chopped
1 tbsp sesame seeds
seasoned salt and pepper to taste
Preheat grill – medium-high heat.
In a medium bowl, lightly mix together the ground turkey, soy sauce, onion powder, garlic powder, ginger, pepper flakes, chopped green onion, sesame seeds and a dash of salt & pepper.
Form into 3 patties, handling the meat minimally.
Place the patties on the grill, and cook for about 4 minutes per side, until done.
Serves 3
La Vida Buena Burger
with chipotle cilantro mayo
how spicy you make it is up to you
1 pound ground beef
¾ cup favorite salsa, (I use roasted Habanero salsa)
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp cumin powder
1 tsp chipotle powder
salt and pepper to taste
3 slices, pepper jack cheese
Preheat grill – medium-high heat.
In a medium bowl, lightly mix together the ground beef, salsa, onion powder, cumin, powder, chipotle powder and season with salt & pepper.
Form into 3 patties, handling the meat minimally.
Place the patties on the grill, and cook for about 5 minutes per side, until done.
Serves 3
Our In Russian Style – Potato Burger gives meat and potatoes a new twist.
1 ½ pounds ground beef
3 medium unpeeled raw potatoes, diced
1 small onion, chopped
2 tbsp chopped parsley
salt and pepper to taste
sour cream and chives
Combine meat and potatoes in a food processor – run, add onion and parsley; salt and pepper to taste until well mixed.
Shape into medium sized patties and grill.
Place the patties on the grill, and cook for about 5 minutes per side, until done.
Garnish with a dab of sour cream and chopped chives.
Serves 6
For variety, if frying in a skillet. Add flour to the pan juices after frying the patties, add some milk and season with salt & pepper, making a thick milk gravy. Spoon over your patties.
Ivory Coast
Veggie Burgers/Garden Burgers store bought
spiced up with a marinated couscous salad and warm goat cheese
1box couscous
1tbsp chopped sundried tomatoes
1tbsp chopped parsley
Salt & pepper to taste
1 tsp olive oil
1cup chopped spinach
1inch slices of goat cheese
Make couscous according to package and toss in spinach, sundried tomato, parsley and olive oil.
Prepare burgers according to package.
When burgers are cooked, top with couscous and a slice of goat cheese; melt cheese in broiler or a quick 45 sec in microwave.
Architectural
When it comes to architectural style, it’s on you, go for it! Let us know how you build your burger.
You could do sliders (mini burgers) with a Texas bbq sauce, or take your fav burger and pile it sky high with mushrooms, grilled onions, cheese, chips and more… lets us know.
chefandre@kathyireland.com
