The Juciest Burger

Recipe by: Jane

“No more dry, lackluster burgers. These are juicy, and spices can be easily added or changed to suit anyone's taste. Baste frequently with your favorite barbeque sauce. If you find the meat mixture too mushy, just add more bread crumbs until it forms patties that hold their shape."

2 pounds ground beef

1 egg, beaten

3/4 cup dry bread crumbs

3 tablespoons evaporated milk

2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

2 cloves garlic, minced

To Make

Preheat grill for high heat.

In a large bowl, mix the ground beef, egg, bread crumbs, evaporated milk, Worcestershire sauce, cayenne pepper, and garlic using your hands. Form the mixture into 8 hamburger patties. 

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

Flax-Crusted Tuna Burgers

1 pound fresh or frozen skinless tuna fillets

1 egg white

1/4 cup dry whole-wheat bread crumbs

1 tablespoon snipped fresh tarragon

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

1 tablespoon flaxseed

Nonstick cooking spray

1 medium avocado, halved, seeded and peeled

2 tablespoons light mayonnaise

1/2 teaspoon finely shredded lemon peel

1 tablespoon lemon juice

1  clove garlic, minced

1/8 teaspoon salt

2 whole-grain or whole-wheat sandwich thins, split and toasted

1 cup fresh spinach leaves

4 slices tomato

To Make

To prepare Flax-Crusted Tuna Burgers: Thaw tuna, if frozen. Rinse tuna; pat dry with paper towels. Finely chop tuna and set aside. In a medium bowl beat egg white with a fork. Stir in bread crumbs, tarragon, the ¼ teaspoon salt and ⅛ teaspoon of the pepper. Add tuna; stir gently to combine. Shape mixture into four ½-inch-thick patties, using damp hands if necessary.

In a shallow dish combine the flaxseed meal and flaxseeds. Dip tuna patties into flaxseed mixture, turning to coat evenly. 

Coat a large nonstick skillet or nonstick griddle with cooking spray. Heat over medium heat. Add tuna patties; cook for 10 to 12 minutes or until an instant-read thermometer inserted into sides of patties registers 160°F, turning once halfway through cooking time.

Meanwhile, prepare Avocado Aioli:

In a medium bowl use a potato masher or fork to coarsely mash avocado. Add mayonnaise, lemon peel, lemon juice, garlic, the ⅛ teaspoon salt and the remaining ⅛ teaspoon pepper. Continue to mash until mixture is well mixed but still slightly chunky.

To serve, place one sandwich thin half, cut side up, on each of four serving plates. Top with spinach leaves and tomato slices. Top each with a cooked tuna patty. Spoon one-fourth of the avocado mixture over each patty.

Meatloaf Burger

Recipe courtesy of

Food Network Kitchen

Ingredients

1 small onion (1/2 sliced into rings, 1/2 diced)

1 pound meatloaf mix (ground pork, beef, veal, turkey

1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

1/2 cup breadcrumbs (preferably panko)

1 large egg

1 teaspoon sweet or smoked paprika

1/3 cup ketchup

1/3 cup duck sauce

Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

4 potato buns or other rolls, split

Lettuce, sliced tomato and pickle slices, for topping

Sweet potato chips, for serving (optional)

To Make

Directions

Preheat a grill to medium high. Soak the onion rings in a bowl of cold water. Meanwhile, combine the meatloaf mix with the diced onion, parsley, breadcrumbs, egg, paprika, 1 tablespoon each ketchup and duck sauce, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Gently form into four 1-inch-thick patties; make an indentation in the center of each.

Brush the patties with the olive oil and grill until marked on the bottom, about 6 minutes. Meanwhile, mix the remaining ketchup and duck sauce in a small bowl for brushing; set aside a few tablespoons. Turn the patties, brush with the ketchup mixture and continue grilling until cooked through, about 5 more minutes. Toast the buns, if desired.

Spread the buns with the reserved ketchup mixture. Drain the onion rings. Serve the patties on the buns; top with the onion, lettuce, tomato and pickles. Serve with sweet potato chips, if desired.

Photograph by Antonis Achilleos

Courtesy of Food Network Magazine

From: Food Network Magazine

The Original Beauty Burger

Recipe courtesy of

Baby's Badass Burgers

Ingredients

Kosher salt

1 tablespoon Old Bay Seasoning

1 tablespoon paprika

1 tablespoon chili powder

1 tablespoon garlic salt

For the special sauce:

1 cup mayonnaise

1 cup ketchup

1/2 teaspoon yellow mustard

1 canned chipotle chile in adobo sauce,

finely chopped

For the toppings:

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

8 ounces white button mushrooms (about 15), thinly sliced

1 small onion, thinly sliced

Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper

For the burgers:

Vegetable oil, for the grill

2 pounds ground beef chuck

4 slices Swiss cheese

4 sweet Hawaiian hamburger buns, split

Directions

Make the spice blend: Combine 2 tablespoons kosher salt, the Old Bay, paprika, chili powder and garlic salt in a small bowl; set aside.

Make the special sauce: Whisk the mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, chipotle and 1 1/2 teaspoons of the prepared spice blend in a medium bowl until smooth; refrigerate until ready to use.

Make the toppings: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the mushrooms and cook, undisturbed, until browned on the bottom, about 2 minutes. Add the onion and season with salt and pepper. Reduce the heat to medium low and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender, 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from the heat and cover to keep warm.

Grill the burgers: Preheat a grill to medium and brush the grates with vegetable oil. Form the beef into four 1-inch-thick patties and season generously with the spice blend. Grill until the bottoms are sizzling and browned, 5 to 6 minutes. Flip and cook 5 more minutes for medium. Top the burgers with the mushrooms and onions, then top each with a slice of cheese; let melt, about 1 more minute. Meanwhile, lightly toast the buns on the grill.

Spread the special sauce on the buns. Sandwich with the burgers.

Photograph by Steve Giralt

Courtesy of Food Network Magazine

Fatburger

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Recipe courtesy of

Fatburger

Vegetable oil, for the grill

1 pound ground beef chuck

Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper

4 slices American cheese

4 hamburger buns, split

Diced onions, relish, mustard, ketchup, sliced pickles, sliced tomatoes and shredded lettuce, for topping

Directions

Preheat a grill to medium and brush the grates with vegetable oil. Season the beef with salt and pepper and form into four 1/2-inch-thick patties; make a small indentation in the top of each patty using your finger or a small spoon.

Grill the burgers about 6 minutes per side for medium well. Top each with a slice of cheese and let melt, about 2 more minutes. Meanwhile, lightly toast the buns on the grill.

Serve the burgers cheese-side down on the buns; top with onions, relish, mustard, ketchup, pickles, tomatoes and lettuce.

Photograph by Steve Giralt

Courtesy of Food Network Magazine

From: Food Network Magazine

Truffle Burger

Ingredients

For the glaze: 

1 1/2 cups tawny port

2 tablespoons white truffle oil, plus more to taste

1/8 teaspoon truffle salt

Pinch of sugar

For the aioli:

1/2 cup high-quality mayonnaise

1 tablespoon white truffle oil, plus more to taste

1 small clove garlic, minced

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

For the burgers:

Vegetable oil, for brushing

1 1/2 pounds coarsely ground beef (ask your butcher for a blend of top round and brisket, if possible)

4 slices Il Boschetto al Tartufo or other truffle cheese

4 brioche or Portuguese buns, split

Unsalted butter, melted, for brushing

Directions

Make the glaze: Bring the port to a simmer in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook until slightly reduced and syrupy, about 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and whisk in the truffle oil, truffle salt and sugar; add more truffle oil to taste. Let cool slightly.

Make the aioli: Whisk the mayonnaise, truffle oil, garlic and lemon juice in a small bowl; add more truffle oil to taste. Set aside.

Cook the burgers: Preheat a cast-iron or other heavy-bottomed skillet over high heat. Lightly brush the skillet with vegetable oil. Form the beef into four 3/4-inch-thick patties, 4 inches each. Cook until the bottoms are seared, 4 to 5 minutes. Flip and cook about 4 more minutes for medium. Top each burger with a slice of cheese and let melt, about 1 more minute; remove to a plate. Brush the cut sides of the buns with melted butter and toast in the skillet, 30 seconds to 1 minute.

Spread the aioli on the bottom buns; top with the burgers. Whisk the glaze and drizzle over the burgers; cover with the top buns.

Photograph by Steve Giralt

Courtesy of Food Network Magazine

The Office Burger

Ingredients

For the onion-bacon compote: 

6 slices bacon, chopped

2 tablespoons unsalted butter

3 onions, thinly sliced

3 cloves garlic, minced

2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper

For the burgers:

Vegetable oil, for the grill

2 pounds ground beef chuck

Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper

4 mini baguettes or other rolls, split

4 ounces gruyere cheese, shredded

4 ounces Maytag blue cheese, crumbled

2 cups baby arugula

Directions

Make the compote: Cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until crisp, about 4 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate using a slotted spoon; discard all but 1 tablespoon of the drippings from the skillet.

Reduce the heat to low and add the butter to the skillet; swirl to melt. Add the onions; cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden, about 15 minutes. Uncover and add the garlic. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are lightly caramelized, about 5 minutes. Add the vinegar and cook, stirring, until the onions are glazed, about 1 more minute. Stir in the reserved bacon and season with salt and pepper; set aside.

Grill the burgers: Preheat a grill to medium high and brush the grates with vegetable oil. Form the beef into four 1-inch-thick oblong patties and season with salt and pepper. Grill 4 to 5 minutes per side for medium. Meanwhile, toast the baguettes.

Serve the burgers on the baguettes; top with the gruyere, blue cheese, onion-bacon compote and arugula.

Photograph by Steve Giralt

Courtesy of Food Network Magazine

Caribbean Burger

Recipe courtesy of

Barney's Gourmet Hamburgers

Ingredients

For the jerk sauce: 

1/2 cup fresh lemon juice (from 2 to 3 lemons)

1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil

1/3 cup jarred jerk sauce

2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning

1 to 2 tablespoons red pepper flakes

1 small red bell pepper, finely chopped

1 large jalapeno pepper, seeded and finelychopped

3 cloves garlic, minced

For the vegetables:

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

2 carrots, cut into 3-inch sticks

1 medium zucchini, cut into 3-inch sticks

1 small red bell pepper, cut into 3-inch strips

Kosher salt

For the burgers:

Canola oil, for the grill

2 pounds ground beef chuck

Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper

4 sesame hamburger buns, split

To Make

Make the jerk sauce: Whisk the lemon juice, olive oil, jarred jerk sauce, Cajun seasoning and red pepper flakes in a bowl until combined. Stir in the bell pepper, jalapeno and garlic; cover and refrigerate overnight.

Make the vegetables: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the olive oil. Add the carrots, zucchini and bell pepper, season with salt and cook, tossing occasionally, until slightly softened, about 5 minutes. Add 1/4 cup of the prepared jerk sauce and cook until the vegetables are glazed, 1 to 2 more minutes. Remove from the heat and cover to keep warm. 

Grill the burgers: Preheat a grill to medium high and brush the grates with canola oil. Form the beef into four 3/4-inch-thick patties and season generously with salt and pepper. Grill about 4 minutes per side for medium rare. Meanwhile, lightly toast the buns on the grill.

Serve the burgers on the buns; top with the sauteed vegetables.

Photograph by Steve Giralt

Courtesy of Food Network Magazine

From: Food Network Magazine

Le Burger Week

Where the best burgers in Canada take the stage!

Le Burger Week is a 1-week long burger festival from the 1st to the 7th of September 2018.

Burger-lovers are invited to visit participating restaurants across the country to vote for their favourite ones. Winners in each city are finally declared. Voting takes place on the www.LeBurgerWeek.com website.

Veggie-Turkey Burgers

Not only are these turkey burgers topped with plenty of fresh veggies, but they have a few hidden inside, too! To make this burgers so veggie-ful, add shredded carrot and green onion to the ground turkey patties.

• 1/2 cup finely shredded carrot
• 1/4 cup soft whole wheat bread crumbs
• 1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 1/4 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning, crushed
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
• Dash cayenne pepper
• 12 ounces lean ground turkey or chicken
• Nonstick cooking spray
• 1/4 cup Dijon-style mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon curry powder
• 4 whole wheat or white hamburger buns, split and toasted
• Lettuce leaves (optional)
• Shredded or thinly sliced zucchini (optional)
• Sliced tomato (optional)

To Make

In a medium bowl combine first seven ingredients (through cayenne pepper). Add ground turkey; mix well. Shape mixture into four 1/2-inch-thick patties.

Coat a grill pan with cooking spray; heat over medium heat. Add patties; cook 10 to 13 minutes or until no longer pink (165 degrees F), turning once.

Meanwhile, stir together mustard and curry powder.
Fill buns with burgers and, if desired, lettuce, zucchini, tomato, and mustard mixture.

Lamb and Lobster Burger

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A surf n' turf meal served with homemade Guacamole and Roasted Corn Sundried Tomato Salsa.

Equipment needed: Tin foil, food processor, BBQ

Courtesy of Dwayne Ennest of Big Fish

Roasted Onions & Jalapeno

• 2 large white onions
• 3 clove garlic, peeled
• 6 jalapeno peppers

Roasted Corn Sundried Tomato Salsa

• 4 corn on the cob
• 1 cup sundried tomatoes
• 1 large red onion, diced finely
• 2 Tbsp lime juice
• 2 Tbsp cilantro, chopped
• 1 English cucumber, diced
• 3 roasted jalapenos, diced
• 1 Tbsp coarse sea salt

Guacamole

• 6 ripe avocados
• 1 large red onion, finely diced
• ¾ cup lime juice
• 2 Tbsp cilantro, chopped
• 1 Tbsp ground cumin
• 3 roasted jalapenos
• 1 Tbsp coarse sea salt

Lobster

• 1 lobster (approx. 1.5 lbs)

Lamb Patties

• 2 large roasted white onions
• 3 clove roasted garlic
• 5 lb(s) ground lamb
• ¼ cup chopped parsley
• ¼ cup HP sauce
• 2 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 Tbsp Tabasco sauce
• 2 eggs
• 1 tsp ground chilli powder
• 1 cup Panko bread crumbs
• 2 Tbsp coarse sea salt

Lamb and Lobster Burger

• salt and pepper, to taste
• 10 slices (1-oz each) cambozola cheese
• 10 ciabatta buns (or substitute with 10 hamburger buns)

To Make

Roasted Onions & Jalapeno

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.

2. Wrap onions, garlic, and jalapeno peppers in foil.

3. Place in oven and roast for 30 minutes.

Roasted Corn Sundried Tomato Salsa

1. Preheat grill to medium-high heat.

2. Heat large pot of water and bring to boil. Blanch corn in boiling water for 2 minutes. Remove corn from water and grill on hot BBQ for 5 minutes or until kernels turn a golden yellow. Shave kernels off cob. Caution, corn will be hot. Set aside.

3. Soak sundried tomatoes in warm water until soft. Drain tomatoes and dice.

4. Add corn kernels, diced red onion, lime juice, cucumber, cilantro, roasted jalapeno, and sea salt to sundried tomatoes.

5. Let stand 30 minutes.

Guacamole

1. Peel and dice avocados.

2. Combine all ingredients and let stand for 30 minutes.

Lobster

1. Bring pot of water to a boil.

2. Place lobster in pot. Allow for 6 minutes of cook time per pound of meat.

3. Note: Lobster will turn bright red once cooked through.

4. Declaw meat and set aside.

Lamb Patties

1. Puree roasted onion and garlic.

2. Combine all ingredients in food processor.

3. With hands form mixture into even 7-ounce balls. Press down gently to form 10 even patties.

Lamb and Lobster Burger

1. Preheat grill to medium high.

2. Season lamb patties with salt and pepper to taste. Grill for 10 minutes on each side or to desired doneness.

3. Remove patties from grill and top with 2-ounces of lobster meat and 1 slice cambozola cheese each. Place patties in oven for 2-3 minutes until cheese has melted.

4. Grill ciabatta buns for 30 seconds on each side until golden.

5. Remove from oven and place each patty on open ciabatta bun. Top with 1 tablespoon salsa and guacamole each. Close bun and serve.

Beef and Chicken Fajita Burgers

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Rachael Ray30 Minute Meals

This scrumptious dinner consists of two different types of burgers for those nights when you're trying to please everyone in the family!

Beef Fajita Burgers

• 1 ⅓ lb(s) ground sirloin
• 2 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce, eyeball it
• 1 Tbsp chili powder, a palm full
• 1 ½ tsp ground cumin, half a palm full
• 3 Tbsp thyme leaves, picked several sprigs
• Several drops of hot sauce
• 1 Tbsp grill seasoning (recommended: Montreal Steak Seasoning by McCormick)
• extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling

Chicken Fajita Burgers

• 1 ⅓ lb(s) ground chicken
• 1 Tbsp ground chipotle, (smoky flavor) chili powder, a palm full
• 2 - 3 Tbsp fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
• Several drops of hot sauce
• 1 Tbsp grill seasoning, (recommended: Montreal Steak Seasoning by McCormick)
• Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling

Seared Peppers and Onions

• 1 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, 1 turn of the pan
• 2 red or green bell peppers, seeded and thinly sliced lengthwise
• 1 medium yellow skinned onion, thinly sliced lengthwise, reserve 1/4 of a piece, uncut
• 1 jalapeño or serrano, seeded and chopped
• 2 cups tomatillo,green chili salsa or chipotle-tomato salsa, your choice
• 8 crusty rolls, split

Bacon and Black Bean Smash

• 1 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, 1 turn of the pan
• 3 slices bacon, chopped
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 jalapeño, seeded and chopped
• 2 cans black beans, drained
• Salt and pepper
• 1 Tbsp ground cumin
• 1 - 2 tsp hot sauce
• 2 - 3 Tbsp cilantro leaves or scallions, chopped (optional garnish)
• Sour cream (optional garnish)

To Make

Beef Fajita Burgers

1. Heat a grill pan or large skillet over medium high heat. Combine sirloin, Worcestershire, spices, thyme, hot sauce and grill seasoning. Mark meat into 4 sections and make 4 patties, 1-inch thick. Using the reserved 1/4 onion piece, grate half of it on the burgers. Drizzle extra-virgin olive oil on the patties. Cook patties 4 minutes on each side for medium or, until desired doneness.

Chicken Fajita Burgers

Combine chicken, chipotle powder, cilantro, hot sauce and grill seasoning. Score and divide meat into 4 sections and form big patties, 1-inch thick. Using the rest of the 1/4 reserved onion piece, grate the other half of it on the burgers. Drizzle patties with extra-virgin olive oil and cook 6 minutes on each side or until meat is firm and cooked through.

Seared Peppers and Onions

Heat a medium skillet over high heat. Add extra-virgin olive oil and peppers and onions. Stir-fry the veggies tossing them with tongs to sear them at edges. Add the jalapeno or serrano pepper. Toss and turn the mixture about 3 minutes, then add salsa of choice and toss a minute longer. Place burgers on each bun bottom and top with 1/4 of the pepper and onion mixture and bun top. Serve Bacon and Bean Smash on the side.

Bacon and Black Bean Smash

Heat a medium skillet over medium high heat. Add extra-virgin olive oil and bacon. Render fat 2 minutes then add onion and garlic, cook 5 minutes. Add 1 can of beans to the pan and season them with salt, pepper and cumin then smash them with a potato masher, combining them with bacon and onions. When they are combined, add remaining can of beans and combine with smashed beans. Add hot sauce to your taste and serve. Chopped cilantro or scallions and sour cream are optional garnishes to this smash.

Tur-Chicken Club Burgers

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Rachael Ray30 Minute Meals

Can't decide if you want chicken or turkey? This hearty sandwich, topped with bacon, lettuce, tomatoes, avocado and a buttermilk dressing, lets you have both!

• 8 slices bacon, good quality
• 1 lb(s) ground turkey breast
• 1 lb(s) ground chicken
• 1 tsp paprika or smoked sweet paprika
• 2 tsp poultry seasoning, 2/3 palm full
• 1 Tbsp grill seasoning, a palm full
• 1 handful flat-leaf parsley, chopped
• 1 large shallot, finely chopped
• 2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 cup buttermilk
• ¼ cup sour cream
• 1 clove garlic, grated or minced
• 1 Tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp hot sauce
• 3 Tbsp chives, finely chopped
• 1 Tbsp dill, finely chopped
• Salt and pepper
• 4 crusty whole wheat Keiser rolls
• 12 pieces green leaf lettuce
• 8 slices ripe tomato
• 8 slices avocado

To Make

1. Preheat oven to 375ºF.

2. Bake bacon on slotted broiler pan until crisp 15 to 20 minutes.

3. Combine meat with paprika, poultry seasoning, grill seasoning, parsley and shallots. Mix well and form into 4 (1/2 pound) patties. Heat the extra-virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium to medium-high heat. Cook meat patties 14 to 15 minutes, turning once.

4. Mix buttermilk with the sour cream, garlic, lemon juice, hot sauce, chives, dill, salt and pepper, to taste.

5. Split and toast rolls. Place burgers on bun bottoms and top with 2 slices bacon, lettuce, season tomatoes and set in place, arrange avocado on top of tomatoes. Top bun tops with buttermilk dressing and set in place.

Jalapeño ’n’ Cheese Cornbread Waffle Burgers

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Reinvent the classic hamburger with these sausage and bacon patties topped with BBQ mayo and a fried egg, all loaded onto a spicy cornbread waffle bun.

Breakfast Sausage Burger

• 1 Tbsp sea salt or Kosher salt
• 1 Tbsp ground dried sage
• 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
• ½ tsp ground coriander
• ¼ tsp ground ginger
• ¼ tsp ground dried thyme
• ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
• 2 pounds ground pork
• 1 pound bacon, cut in thick slices
• 6 - 8 very thick slices aged Cheddar cheese
• 6 - 8 eggs
• ¼ cup mayonnaise
• 2 - 4 Tbsp BBQ Sauce or your favourite prepared mustard

Jalapeño ’n’ Cheese Cornbread Waffles

• 1 cup cornmeal
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 Tbsp baking powder
• 2 tsp sea salt or kosher salt
• 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
• ½ - 1 cup aged Cheddar cheese, grated
• 4 large eggs
• ½ cup vegetable oil
• 1 ½ cups buttermilk

To Make

Breakfast Sausage Burgers

1. Breakfast sausage burgers: Line a baking sheet with waxed paper or parchment paper.

2. In a large bowl, stir together the salt, sage, red pepper flakes, coriander, ginger, thyme and cayenne pepper until well combined. Using your hands, mix the ground pork into the spices until the spices are evenly distributed throughout the meat. Divide the meat mixture into 6 to 8 equal balls, and then form each one into a burger patty.

3. Arrange the patties on the baking sheet, and freeze them for 30 minutes so the flavours can meld while you clean up and then prepare the waffles, the bacon and your grill.

Jalapeño ’n’ Cheese Cornbread Waffles

1. Jalapeño ’n’ cheese cornbread waffles: In a medium bowl, combine the cornmeal, flour, baking powder, salt, jalapeño peppers and cheese until well mixed.

2. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs. Whisk in the vegetable oil and buttermilk until thoroughly blended. Pour the wet ingredients into the cornmeal mixture, and whisk until well blended.

3. Grease and preheat the waffle iron. Add 1 to 2 cups of the batter, close the lid and cook the waffle(s) until it is brown, crisp and cooked. Transfer the cooked waffle(s) to a plate, and keep warm either in your oven or on the cool side of your grill. Repeat with the remaining waffle batter. (You should have 12 to 16 waffles.)

4. Finish burgers: Prepare your grill for direct grilling, medium heat. Line a plate with paper towels.

5. Place the bacon on the grill and cook until the fat starts to render and crisp. Transfer to the paper towels to drain, and set aside.

6. Place the burgers on the grill and cook until colour has been established, 8 to 10 minutes. Flip the burgers, and arrange 2 to 3 strips of bacon and a thick slice of cheese on each patty. Close the lid of your grill and continue to cook the burgers until the internal temperature of the meat reaches 160°F. Remove from the grill and keep warm while you finish the rest of the dish.

7. Preheat a skillet on your grill side-burner or on the stove. Once it is hot, add the eggs and fry, sunny side up, until the whites are set but the yolks are still runny. Remove from the heat.

8. To assemble: In a small bowl, mix the mayonnaise and Slow Smoke Gold together. Smear some of the mixture on a waffle, and add a burger patty and a fried egg. Top with another waffle. Serve immediately—with a stack of napkins!

Tandoori Chicken Burgers

Anna Olson

Bring the flavours of India to your next burger cookout. The kick of tandoori flavours these chicken burgers; garnishing with cucumbers, peaches or mango really makes a colourful and tasty contrast.Photo by Michael Olson.

• 1 lb(s) ground chicken
• ½ cup dry breadcrumbs
• 2 Tbsp prepared Tandoori paste
• 1 large egg
• 1 Tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp finely grated lemon zest
• ¾ tsp salt
• ½ tsp ground black pepper
• ½ tsp ground cumin
• 1 dash hot sauce (optional)
• whole grain hamburger buns
• sliced cucumbers and peaches or mango
• yogurt or creamy dressing of your choosing

To Make

1. Toss the chicken with the breadcrumbs, Tandoori paste, egg, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt & pepper and cumin (and hot sauce, if using). Shape the burgers into 6 patties and chill until ready to grill.

2. Preheat the grill to medium. Grill the burgers for 10 to 12 minutes on each side, or until cooked all the way through, and rotating the burgers 90 degrees halfway through cooking on each side. Serve the burgers on buns and top with sliced cucumbers and peaches (or mango, and serve with the yogurt or creamy dressing.

Read more at http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/tandoori-chicken-burgers/12554/#MPBBcAyha8uJKcSM.99

Family-Sized Bacon Cheese Burger

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Courtesy of Amanda Riva of The Hot Plate.

prep time20 min
total time 55 min
serves 6

Have some fun on the barbecue this summer with this impressive burger that is literally big enough to feed a crowd!

Big Bun

• 14 oz pizza dough

Horseradish Mayonnaise

• 3 Tbsp mayonnaise
• 3 Tbsp sour cream
• 4 tsp prepared horseradish
• 1 Tbsp fresh chives, chopped
• ¼ tsp each salt and freshly ground pepper

Family-Sized Burger

• 1 lb(s) lean ground beef
• ½ lb(s) medium ground beef
• ½ cup dry breadcrumbs
• ⅓ cup onion, grated
• 2 eggs
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 Tbsp steak spice
• 1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tsp Dijon mustard
• 2 tsp tomato paste
• 1 tsp smoked paprika

Toppings

• 5 slices Cheddar cheese
• 5 leaves lettuce
• 1 beefsteak tomato, sliced
• 6 slices thick-cut bacon, cooked
• ½ red onion, sliced
• pickles
• waffle fries

To Make

Big Bun

1. Preheat the oven to 425°F.

2. On a lightly floured surface, roll and shape pizza dough into 9-inch round.

3. Place on a parchment-lined pan. Let stand, in a warm place, for 15 minutes or until room temperature.

4. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through. Cool completely.

Horseradish Mayonnaise

1. Meanwhile, stir mayonnaise with sour cream, horseradish, chives, salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate for up to 5 days.

Family-Sized Burger

1. Gently combine lean ground beef with medium ground beef, breadcrumbs, onion, eggs, garlic, steak spice, Worcestershire, mustard, tomato paste and paprika. Shape into a large patty, about 9-inch in diameter and about 1 1/4-inches thick. Transfer to greased rimless plate or baking tray.

2. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat; grease the grate well. Slide patty onto grill. Grill for 8 to 10 minutes or until well marked. Slide the patty onto a clean plate and cover with a second clean plate. Invert the patty and slide, raw side down, back onto the grill.

3. Reduce the temperature to medium heat. Cook for 15 minutes or until an instant-read thermometer registers 165°F when inserted into the centre of the patty. Top with cheese; cook for 1 to 2 minutes or until melted.

4. Slice the Big Bun in half, horizontally. Spread Horseradish Mayonnaise on both bread halves. Fill with lettuce, tomato, burger, bacon and onion. Cut into 6 wedges. Serve with pickles and waffle fries.

Chicken Cordon Bleu Burgers

Rachael Ray30 Minute Meals

Chicken patties topped with salty Canadian bacon and melted Swiss cheese.

• 2 tsp vegetable oil, plus more for drizzling
• 4 slices Canadian bacon
• 2 lb(s) ground chicken breast
• 2 tsp sweet paprika, eyeball it in your palm
• 2 tsp poultry seasoning
• 2 tsp grill seasoning blend (recommended: Montreal Steak Seasoning)
• 1 shallot, finely chopped
• 4 slices Swiss cheese
• ⅔ cup mayonnaise or reduced fat mayonnaise, eyeball it
• 3 Tbsp Dijon mustard, rounded
• 2 Tbsp (about 4 sprigs) tarragon leaves, freshly chopped
• 4 kaiser rolls or sandwich size sour dough English muffins, split and toasted
• 8 leaves leaf lettuce
• 1 vine ripe tomato, thinly sliced

To Make

1. Preheat grill pan, nonstick griddle, large nonstick skillet or table top electric grill to medium high heat.

2. Add 2 tablespoons of oil and Canadian bacon. Warm bacon and caramelize it at edges, 1 to 2 minutes on each side. Remove to a piece of foil. Fold foil over loosely to keep warm.

3. Combine chicken, paprika, poultry seasoning, grill seasoning, shallot. Score meat with the side of your hand to separate into 4 equal amounts. Make 4 large patties, 3/4 to 1 inch thick. Drizzle patties with oil and place on hot grill pan, griddle or in skillet. Cook 5 minutes on each side, until chicken is cooked through.

4. Top patties with reserved cooked Canadian bacon and Swiss cheese. Fold each slice of cheese in half to fit the burger. Cover loosely with tin foil. Turn off pan and let cheese melt, 2 minutes.

5. Combine mayonnaise, mustard, tarragon. Slather bun tops or English tops with sauce. Place Cordon Bleu burgers on bun bottoms and top with lettuce and tomato. Put bun or muffin tops in place. Serve with oven fries.

Spicy Cheeseburger Chip Butties

Gordon Hamilton

*NOTE - Chips = French Fries

The chip butty was once a major culinary institution in the UK, and even if to some slightly lesser extent, probably remains so to this day. These sandwiches are typically made of middle-finger-sized potato pieces, which are traditionally deep-fried in beef fat, served between two heavily buttered slices of white bread or buns. 

• ½ pound minced (ground) beef
• 2 red birds eye chillies
• 1 large clove of garlic
• Cracked black pepper
• Salt
• Vegetable oil for frying
• 6 slices cheddar cheese (or as required)
• ¼ small red onion
• Generous handful mixed green salad leaves
• 2 bread rolls
• Butter
• Chips
• Tomato ketchup

To Make

Put the minced beef in to a large mixing bowl along with the finely chopped chillies (seeding is optional), the peeled and grated garlic clove and some cracked black pepper and salt. Use your hands to very thoroughly mix and combine.

Divide the combination in two and roll each portion in to a ball before flattening in to patties around three-quarters of an inch thick.

Pour a little vegetable oil in to a non-stick frying pan and fry the burgers over a low to medium heat for eight to ten minutes each side.

A couple of minutes before the burgers are due to be ready, put your kitchen grill (broiler) on to preheat to its highest setting. Put the salad leaves in to a colander, wash under running cold water and shake dry.

When the burgers are ready, top with the cheese slices before placing the pan under the heat of the grill for a minute or so until the cheese is melted and bubbling.

Lift the burgers to a plate with a spatula and let them rest for a minute or two while you fry the sliced onion in the vacated pan.

Cut the bread rolls in half and lightly toast before arranging half the salad leaves on the base of each one.

Lift a burger on to each salad bed and lightly butter the top halves of the rolls.

Top each burger with some chips followed by fried onions, some tomato ketchup and some cracked black pepper before laying the roll tops in place.