Burgers - Double-Post Monday

Besides being Meatless Monday, it's also Double-Post Monday. Today's double post is dedicated to burgers, including Jalapeno Cheeseburgers and Bistro Onion Burgers. Enjoy!

BARBECUED HAMBURGERS

This comes from FamilyTime, and begins, “Remember these for your next cookout.”

Serves: 4; Prep Time: 45 minutes; Cook Time: 15 minutes

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

1 small onion, finely chopped or 1 garlic clove, finely minced

1 (4-ounce) can crushed tomatoes

1 tablespoon tomato paste

1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

1/2 teaspoon paprika

salt and pepper, to taste

1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef

4 hamburger buns, toasted

Directions

Heat the oil in a heavy skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook for 10 minutes until softened but not browned. Stir in the tomatoes, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, mustard and paprika and simmer for 30 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Meanwhile, heat the broiler or light the charcoal grill. Let the coals get medium hot.

Divide the meat into 4 patties. Brush with the sauce and broil or grill for 6 to 7 minutes on each side for medium rare, brushing frequently with the sauce. Serve immediately on the hamburger buns and pass the extra sauce on the side.

JALAPENO CHEESEBURGERS

This yummy burger recipe comes from Familytime, and begins, “A spicy cheeseburger variation custom-made for the hamburger lovers in the family. Serve these with salsa instead of ketchup, if you prefer.”

Serves: 4; Prep Time: 15 minutes; Cook Time: 14 to 16 minutes

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Ingredients

1 pound lean ground beef

2 teaspoons seeded, chopped jalapeño pepper

1 1/2 teaspoon Mexican seasoning

1/4 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese, or another mild cheese

4 thin slices tomato

4 hamburger buns, split, toasted

Directions

In medium bowl, combine the ground beef, jalapeno pepper, and Mexican seasoning and mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into four 1/2-inch-thick patties.

Prepare a charcoal or gas grill so that the coals are medium-hot or preheat the broiler.

Grill or broil the burgers for 10 to 12 minutes or until no longer pink in the center. Approximately 1 minute before the burgers are done, sprinkle each with 1 tablespoon of cheeese.

Place 1 slice tomato on bottom half of each bun and top with a burger. Close and serve immediately with ketchup, salsa, pickles and all the usual trimmings.

JUICY GRILLED BURGERS

This perfect burger recipe comes from Diana Rattray on The Spruce Eats. Diana wrote, “These juicy grilled burgers are perfect for a summer cookout or holiday. Top them off with sliced tomatoes, pickles, and red onions, or add some bacon to your toppings.

“Tomato juice and Worcestershire sauce add to the flavor and juiciness of these hamburgers.

“If you like a flavorful burger, this recipe is an excellent choice. The burgers are made with a small amount of bread crumbs, grated onion, tomato juice (I use V-8), and some simple seasonings.

“See the tips and variations below the recipe for some extra flavor ideas and burger shaping and cooking tips.”

Prep Time: 15 minutes; Cook Time: 15 minutes; Total Time: 30 minutes; Yield: 4 to 5 servings.

Ingredients

1 1/2 pounds chuck (ground, or ground round)

3 tablespoons breadcrumbs (plain, fine, dry)

2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce

2 tablespoons onion (grated)

Optional: 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

2 tablespoons tomato juice

Salt to taste (seasoned)

Pepper to taste

Optional: tomatoes (sliced)

Optional: pickles (sliced)

Optional: onion (sliced)

Optional: lettuce

Optional: condiments (as desired)

Directions

Combine the ground beef with bread crumbs, Worcestershire sauce, grated onion, garlic powder, and tomato juice; mix well. Shape the ground beef into 4 to 5 large burger patties. Sprinkle both sides of burgers lightly with seasoned salt and pepper.

Prepare your gas or charcoal grill for high heat and oil the grate with vegetable oil.

Place the burgers on a foil-lined pan. Cover and refrigerate until the grill is ready.

Put burgers on the prepared grill over direct heat. Grill the burgers for about 5 to 7 minutes on each side, or until done as desired.

Serve on split toasted buns with your choice of sliced vegetables and condiments.

Burger Shaping and Cooking Tips

Weigh your burgers as you shape them for uniform size and even cooking.

Using your thumb or a finger, make an indention in the center of each patty, especially if they're quite thick. This will help it stay flat and cook evenly.

Grind your own beef. Choose chuck steak or cubes or boneless short ribs, or another cut with good flavor and a decent amount of fat.

Use an instant-read food thermometer to check the burger temperature. An inexpensive instant-read thermometer is fine, but if you use a food thermometer frequently, consider the ThermoWorks Thermapen. It's super fast and reliable.

Burger Temperatures

Rare: 120 F to 125 F

Medium Rare: 130 F to 135 F

Medium: 140 F to 145 F

Medium Well: 150 F to 155 F

Well Done: 160 F to 165 F

Keep in mind that Foodsafety.gov recommends a minimum safe temperature of 160 F for ground beef, or 165 F for ground poultry.

TERIYAKI TURKEY BURGERS

Yield: 6 servings

Source: The Complete Diabetes Prevention Plan

Book Info: http://diabeticgourmet.com/book_archive/details/60.shtml

View recipe: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/750.shtml

Ingredients

Burger Mixture:

1-1/4 cups sliced fresh mushrooms

1/2 cup sliced scallions

1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper

1-1/4 pounds 95% lean ground turkey

3 tablespoons light (reduced-sodium teriyaki sauce)

1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Rest of recipe:

6 canned pineapple rings (optional)

1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons nonfat or light mayonnaise

1 tablespoon Chinese or honey mustard

6 light wheat or multigrain burger buns

6 slices red onion

6 lettuce leaves

Directions

Place the mushrooms, scallions, and red bell pepper in the bowl of a food processor and process until the vegetables are finely chopped.

Place the vegetables, ground turkey, teriyaki sauce, and black pepper in a medium bowl and mix thoroughly. Shape the mixture into six 4-inch patties.

Grill the burgers over medium coals or cook under a broiler for about 6 minutes on each side, until the internal temperature of the patties reaches 165 degrees and the meat is no longer pink inside. (To retain moisture, avoid pressing down on the patties as they cook.)

Alternatively, coat a large nonstick skillet or griddle with nonstick cooking spray and cook the burgers over medium heat for about 5 minutes per side.

If desired, brush the pineapple slices with a little teriyaki sauce and grill or broil for a minute or two on each side, until lightly browned.

To assemble the burgers, place the mayonnaise and mustard in a small bowl and stir to mix well. Spread some of the mayonnaise mixture on each bun.

Place each burger in a bun and top with some of the onion, lettuce, and if desired, a pineapple slice. Serve hot.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 243; Protein: 24 g; Fat: 5 g; Sodium: 594 mg; Cholesterol: 50 mg; Dietary Fiber: 6.6 g; Carbohydrates: 29 g; Exchanges: 1-1/2 Starch, 2-1/2 Lean Meat, 1 Vegetable

BISTRO ONION BURGERS

This comes from FamilyTime, and starts off, “Are you looking for a quick and easy dinner that everyone will love? Try these burgers that use dry onion soup mix to add a savory touch.” Serves: 6; Prep Time: 5 minutes; Cook Time: 10 minutes

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Ingredients

1 1/2 lb. ground beef

1 envelope (about 1 oz.) dry onion soup & recipe mix

3 Tbsp. water

6 Pepperidge Farm® Farmhouse™ Premium White Rolls with Sesame Seeds, split and toasted

lettuce leaves

tomato slices

Directions

Thoroughly mix the beef, soup mix and water. Shape the beef mixture into 6 (1/2-inch thick) burgers.

Cook the burgers in batches in a 10-inch skillett over medium-high heat until well browned on both sides, 10 minutes for medium or to desired doneness.

Serve the burgers on the rolls. Top with the lettuce and tomato.

HONOLULU BOB'S BURGERS

This comes from Country Bob's. Yield: 4 servings.

2 pounds ground beef

Country Bob’s All Purpose Sauce

4 slices Cheddar Cheese

4 well-drained canned pineapple slices

Divide ground beef into 4 portions & shape each into a patty. Grill over hot coals until cooked on one side. Turn patties over. Spread with Country Bob’s All Purpose Sauce & top with pineapple slices. Grill for several minutes or until cooked through. Add cheese slices. Grill until cheese melts. Top with additional Country Bob’s All Purpose Sauce & serve as desired.