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Beyond the Basic Burger
By: Karen Rockfeller
There are many recipes available for hamburgers. Mostly making hamburgers is a trial and error process. To start add salt, pepper, garlic powder, and parsley. You could just take the meat with the above seasoning, grill or fry, and put it on your bun. There are many variation and burger recipes available. Here are some ideas to get started to be able to go beyond the basic burger.
Onion Burger
Can be served with sliced onion, onion dressing, or onion ring on the burger for additional onion flavor. Tastes great with a sharp cheese or pepper cheese.
3-3.5 pounds of ground meat
1 package of onion soup mix
1 tablespoon parsley
1-2 bullion cubes crumbled or dissolved
1 teaspoon garlic powder or granulated garlic
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/8-1/4 cayenne pepper
3 tablespoons beer (optional)
Mexican Burger
Can be served with sliced peppers, salsa, and cheese.
3-3.5 pounds of ground meat
¼ cup salsa (mild to hot depending on taste preference)
Small can of green chilies, drained
1-2 bullion cubes crumbled or dissolved
1 teaspoon garlic powder or granulated garlic
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/8-1/4 cayenne pepper
Combine meat, ingredients, and seasonings for burgers
Bacon Cheese Burger
3-3.5 pounds of ground meat
1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
1 teaspoon garlic powder or granulated garlic
1/2 teaspoon pepper
Combine meat and seasonings for burgers
Mixture of the following
1lb cup chopped cooked bacon
2-1/4 cup shredded cheese
1/2 cup chopped onion (optional-sautéd)
Make a thin patty, put mixture on top, cover with another thin patty, and seal the edges.
Cajun Burger
3-3.5 pounds of ground meat
2 eggs
1/4 cup bread crumbs
6 green onions chopped
3 tablespoons spicy mustard
2-3 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
Combine meat, ingredients, and seasonings for burgers
Mixture of the following
3/4 cup spicy BBQ sauce
1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
If you can, mix BBQ sauce and Cajun seasoning the night before. Use as a sauce on cooked burgers.
Italian Burger
Can be served with provolone or mozzarella cheese and a spoonful of spaghetti sauce
3-3.5 pounds of ground meat
1-2 bullion cubes crumbled or dissolved
1 teaspoon garlic powder or granulated garlic
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
1 tablespoon parsley
1/4 cup Italian bread crumbs
2 eggs
2 tablespoons red wine (optional)
Combine meat, ingredients, and seasonings for burgers
When you canÂ’t decide which burger recipe to use, pick two or more and make a variety of burgers to choose from.
For those who donÂ’t like to cook or grill burgers and those who sometimes enjoy when others do the burger grilling, there is the 8oz Burger Bar. You can sit back and enjoy a beer or other beverage while one of the cooks at the 8oz Burger Bar prepares a your burger to your specifications and their friendly staff serves you.
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