A delicious, juicy burger is the perfect way to fill you up for all the beach days, poolside BBQs, and potlucks you have planned this summer. Furthermore, we’re not just talking about your typical cheeseburger. Hehe! Not at all. There are no boring burgers on the menu at Delish; instead, we have 54 incredible recipes that will wow everyone at your barbecue, from our vegan burger that even meat-eaters will eat (really) to our more unconventional options like a lamb burger or a shrimp katsu burger.
To start your journey to grilling perfection, use a basic yet flavorful burger spice, regardless of how you cook your burgers. Our favorite tip for making crispy-edged patties for our smash burgers is to use a ton of kosher salt and freshly cracked pepper—like, way more than you think you need—but there are countless ways to go from there. If you take the crab cake burger way, our personal preference is to add some Old Bay (and possibly even Old Bay hot sauce) to the patty blend, but really, the possibilities are endless.
Regarding that, there are several inventive ways to top a burger. There is something for everyone here, from Shake Shack burgers and Big Macs with their imitation sauce to fun fruits and veggies like caramelized onions on our bison burgers and pineapple on our Maui burgers, to dinner-inspired toppings on our chicken Parm burgers and pizza burgers.
Not even a grill? Not a problem! When working with ground turkey or chicken, baking burgers in the oven works best since the temperature is more consistently maintained, resulting in a thoroughly cooked, juicy, and soft patty. We prove that turkey burgers don’t have to be dull and dry with our oven-baked version. Have you considered giving an air fryer cheeseburger a try? If you love using the air fryer, it could persuade you to never use a grill again.
5. Iceburgers
Burgers drive us crazy. For evidence, just take a look at our search for the perfect burger. Unfortunately, there are occasions when we must reduce our carb intake or, to be honest, we just want the extra crunchy iceberg. We may indulge in our burger appetites a little more when we substitute lettuce for the bread. It benefits both parties.
Step-By-Step Process For Iceburgers Recipe
Step 1: To make buns, slice 8 huge rounds off the iceberg’s sides.
Step 2: Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crispy. Save the bacon fat in the pan and move the bacon to a plate lined with paper towels to drain.
Step 3: Add the onion slices and sauté for about 3 minutes on each side, or until tender. After setting the red onions aside, clean the skillet.
Step 4: Turn the skillet back up to medium-high. Form the ground meat into four sizable patties. Add salt and pepper to the patties’ two sides before adding them to the griddle. Cook for about 4 minutes on each side for medium-rare, or until cooked to your preference and charred on both sides. Place a slice of cheese on top of each burger, cover the skillet, and cook for a further minute or so, or until the cheese has melted.
Step 5: Assemble each burger by placing a cooked cheeseburger, a tomato slice, and a bacon slice on top of an iceberg round, and then drizzle with ranch dressing. Put the second iceberg round on top. After adding the last of the ingredients, serve.
4. BLT Burgers
Step-By-Step Process For BLT Burgers Recipe
Step 1: Set a baking rack inside a baking sheet and preheat the oven to 400 degrees (to assist capture grease).
Step 2: Create a bacon weave by arranging three bacon halves side by side on the oven rack. Raise one corner of the center bacon slice, then slide a fourth half below and on top of the side pieces. Reposition the middle slice.
Step 3: After that, lift the two bacon strips on the sides and lay the fifth bacon half underneath the sides and on top of the middle piece. Reposition the side slices.
Step 4: Lastly, lift the opposite end of the central slice and position the sixth slice underneath the middle slice and on top of the side pieces. To create a second weave, repeat.
Step 5: Sprinkle with pepper and bake for 25 minutes, or until bacon is crispy. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels to absorb grease. Give it at least ten minutes to cool.
Step 6: In the interim, burgers: Heat a grill pan or grill to a medium-high temperature. Form the ground beef into big patties and sprinkle salt and pepper on both sides. Cook on the grill for as long as you like; medium-rare is about 4 minutes per side.
Step 7: Prepare the herb mayo by whisking the mayonnaise, lemon juice, and chives in a small basin.
Step 8: Assemble the burgers: Spread some herb mayo on the bottom of each burger after placing a bacon weave on it. Place the leftover bacon weave, lettuce, tomato, and burger on top. Serve right away.
3. Bruschetta Burgers Without Buns
Disbelieve every tale you’ve heard about chicken burgers being monotonous and dry. These have so much flavor thanks to the balsamic vinegar, salty parmesan, and fresh basil. Taste. Do they have reduced carbs too? Better doesn’t come much closer than that. Try our Chicken Parm Burgers if you enjoy the full Italian ambiance but aren’t quite ready to give up the bun.
Step-By-Step Process For Bruschetta Burgers Without Buns Recipe
Step 1: Ground chicken, Parmesan, garlic, basil, and balsamic vinegar should all be combined in a big basin. Once the mixture is seasoned with salt and pepper, shape it into five little patties that are roughly the size of your tomatoes.
Step 2: Heat the oil in a big skillet over medium heat. Add patties and cook for about 6 minutes, or until bottoms are charred. After flipping and cooking for about 4 minutes, or until gently charred, top with mozzarella. Cook, covered, for a further two to three minutes, or until cheese is melted and chicken is thoroughly cooked.
Step 3: Tomatoes should be cut in half, NOT through the stem end. Sprinkle some salt and pepper on the bottom tomato halves. Add baby spinach, burgers, and basil on top, and then pour balsamic glaze over everything. Place the leftover tomato halves on top.
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2. Burgers With Avocado And Shrimp
Do you dislike mayonnaise? Greek yogurt in its full fat is a fantastic version. It’s a tad lighter than your typical Hellman’s and has a wonderful tang.
Step-By-Step Process For Avocado Shrimp Burgers Recipe
Step 1: Place two of the burger buns in a bowl after pulsing them in the food processor until they are finely minced.
Step 2: Dice the shrimp in half. In the food processor, pulse the remaining half of the shrimp.
Step 3: Scrape the shrimp mixture into a large bowl, then stir in the chopped shrimp, shallot, red pepper, cilantro, and 1/4 cup of mayonnaise. Add pepper and salt for seasoning.
Step 4: Divide into four patties. Heat the oil in a big, heavy-based skillet and cook over medium heat, rotating once, for approximately nine minutes, or until cooked through.
Step 5: Combine the Sriracha and the remaining ¼ cup of mayonnaise in a small bowl. Cover the bottom buns with slather, then top with avocado, tomato, lettuce, and a shrimp burger.
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1. Ramen Burger
Step-By-Step Process To For Ramen Burger Recipe
Step 1: First, make the ramen “buns”: Follow the directions on the package to cook the ramen in a big pot of boiling salted water. Use cold water to rinse and drain the noodles.
Step 2: Combine noodles and eggs in a big bowl, tossing to coat evenly. Add pepper and salt for seasoning.
Step 3: Pour enough vegetable oil into a big, nonstick pan over medium heat to thinly coat the pan’s bottom. Put four mason jar lid rings in the pan. To make the noodles more compact, fill each ring with the noodle mixture using tongs and push down. Cook for 4 minutes on each side, or until browned. After repeating, clean the pan.
Step 4: Prepare the burgers: Gather ground beef, jalapeño, onion, green onion, and garlic powder in a big bowl. Blend until barely mixed. After forming the mixture into four patties, sprinkle salt and pepper on both sides of each patty.
Step 5: Put the pan back on medium-high heat and coat the bottom with a thin layer of oil. Add the meat patties to the heated oil. Simmer the beef for 4 minutes on each side for medium-rare, or until it reaches your desired doneness. Place a slice of cheese on top of each patty for the final minute of cooking. Place a tight-fitting lid on the pan and cook for approximately one minute, or until the cheese has melted.
Step 6: Put the burgers together: Place lettuce, tomato slices, and burger patties on top of 4 ramen rolls. If desired, drizzle with Sriracha and place the remaining ramen buns on top.
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