Burgers

Is there anyone who doesn't love a good burger? What could be better than a good burger? How about six burger recipes to choose from?

Check out these six burgers, including the Grilled Onion Burger, the Caribbean Jerk Sliders, along the rest of these yummy recipes. Enjoy!

HEALTHY GRILLED PIZZA BURGERS

This comes from David Zinczenko at TODAY. He wrote, "Topping turkey burgers with traditional pizza toppings adds loads of flavor without packing on too many calories and carbs."

Serves 4

To view this online, go to https://www.today.com/recipes/healthy-grilled-pizza-burgers-recipe-t147408.

Ingredients

1 1/4 pounds lean ground turkey

1/4 cup finely chopped onion

1/4 cup finely chopped red sweet pepper

1 teaspoon dried oregano

1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds, crushed

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

4 slices uncured pepperoni

4 thin slices mozzarella cheese

4 sprouted whole grain buns or whole grain buns, split and toasted

1/2 cup lightly packed fresh basil leaves

3 1/2 cups jarred pizza sauce, warmed

Preparation

In a medium bowl, combine turkey, onion, sweet pepper, oregano, fennel seeds, garlic powder, salt and crushed red pepper. Shape into four 3/4-inch thick patties. Brush tops and bottoms with olive oil.

For a charcoal grill, grill patties on the rack of an uncovered grill directly over medium coals for 14-18 minutes or until no longer pink and the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees, turning once halfway through grilling. (For a gas grill, preheat grill to medium. Place patties on grill rack over heat. Cover and grill as above.)

Top each patty with a pepperoni slice and then a cheese slice for the last 1-2 minutes of grilling.

To assemble, place grilled patties on bun bottoms. Top with basil, pizza sauce and bun tops.

CARIBBEAN JERK SLIDERS

This is from Eddie Jackson on the Food Network.

Total Time: 50 minutes; Active Time: 50 minutes; Yield: 8 servings; Level: Intermediate

To view this online, go to https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/eddie-jackson/caribbean-jerk-sliders-1-8080961.

Ingredients

1 pound ground chuck

2 teaspoons kosher salt

1 1/2 teaspoons ground allspice

1 1/2 teaspoons cayenne pepper

1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder

1 1/2 teaspoons onion powder

1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano

1 1/2 teaspoons red pepper flakes

1 1/2 teaspoons light brown sugar

1 1/2 teaspoons dried thyme

1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Nonstick cooking spray, for the pan

8 standard slices mild Cheddar

8 brioche slider buns

3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

Jerk Ketchup, recipe follows

8 Red Ale Onion Rings, recipe follows

Jerk Ketchup:

1 cup ketchup

Juice of 1 lime

1 teaspoon ground allspice

1 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon onion powder

1 teaspoon dried oregano

1 teaspoon red pepper flakes

1 teaspoon brown sugar

1 teaspoon dried thyme

1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

Red Ale Onion Rings:

About 4 cups canola oil

2 large Vidalia onions

1 cup all-purpose flour

1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1 cup red ale

Coarse sea salt

Special equipment: a deep-fry thermometer; a spider

Directions

Preheat a grill pan over medium-high heat.

Combine the beef, salt, allspice, cayenne, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, pepper flakes, brown sugar, thyme and black pepper in a large bowl and gently mix until just combined.

Form the meat into eight 2-ounce patties, then press the center of each with your thumb to create an indent. Coat the grill pan with cooking spray.

Grill the sliders indent-side up until the internal temperature registers 150 degrees F, 2 to 3 minutes per side, placing a slice of cheese on each patty once you flip them. Cover the patties on the grill pan with a metal bowl to allow the cheese to melt. (The cheese will melt over the sides of the patties.) Remove the patties to a plate and cover loosely with foil to rest.

Meanwhile, brush the buns with the melted butter and grill until lightly toasted, about 2 minutes per side.

Assemble the sliders by putting a tablespoon-sized dollop of the Ketchup on the bun tops and bottoms, then top each bottom with a patty. Finish with one Onion Ring on top of each slider. Close sliders and serve immediately.

Jerk Ketchup:

Yield: 1 1/4 cups

Combine the ketchup, lime juice, allspice, cayenne, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, pepper flakes, brown sugar, thyme and salt in a medium nonreactive bowl and mix until incorporated.

Red Ale Onion Rings:

Pour 4 inches oil into an 8-quart Dutch oven and bring to 350 degrees F over medium-high heat.

Meanwhile, peel the onions and slice into 1/2-inch-thick rings.

Combine the flour, salt, garlic powder and black pepper in a large bowl. Whisk in the ale until the ingredients are combined. The batter should be thick but slightly loose.

Place a wire rack in a sheet pan. Working in batches, dip the onion rings into the batter. Drain any excess batter back into the bowl, then slowly lower the onions into the hot oil. Cook, flipping the onions every 30 seconds, until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer the onions to a wire rack with a spider and lightly season with sea salt.

Cook’s Note

Make the Jerk Ketchup to use immediately, or store in an airtight container, refrigerated, for up to 4 days.

BISTRO ONION BURGERS

According to the Family Time site, "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."

Prep. time: 5 minutes Cooking time: 10

Serves: 6

Source: Campbell's® Quick and Easy Cookbook

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 skillet 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.

Author: Campbell's Kitchen Found here.

ALMOST WHITE CASTLE HAMBURGERS

This comes from Chef Doozer on the Genius Kitchen site. Time: 20 minutes; Serves: 12

To view this online, click here.

Ingredients

1 1⁄2 lbs ground chuck

1 (4 tablespoon) envelope onion soup mix

1 egg

1⁄2 teaspoon pepper

2 tablespoons water

1⁄3 cup breadcrumbs

24 small square dinner rolls

American cheese (optional)

pickle (optional)

Sauce

1⁄2 cup mustard

1⁄2 cup ketchup

Directions

Preheat oven to 400°F.

Hamburgers: Mix first 6 ingredients and press into an ungreased 10 by 15 inch jelly roll pan.

Prick with a fork.

Bake for 10 minutes.

Drain off juices (if there's a lot of excess).

Cool.

Cut into 24 squares.

Place squares on dinner rolls.

Combine mustard and ketchup and spread on rolls.

Top with pickles and cheese, if desired.

This makes 12 servings of 2 hamburgers each.

SWEET POTATO AND MUSTARD TURKEY BURGERS

This is from Taste for Life, and begins, “These burgers are moist and juicy and have a savory flavor that comes from a secret ingredient: A hefty amount of mustard. Half a cup may seem like a lot of mustard, but it’s what makes these burgers outstanding. Using grated sweet potato instead of traditional flour or breadcrumbs adds extra fiber and nutrients.”

Prep Time: 40 min prep time; Number of Servings: Makes 4 to 6 burgers

Recipe Source: The Living Kitchen by Tamara Green, BA, CNP and Sarah Grossman, BA, CNP ($28, Appetite, 2018)

To view this online, click here.

Ingredients

1/2 cup grated yellow onion

1 cup grated peeled sweet potato

1 lb ground turkey

1/2 cup finely chopped fresh parsley

1/3 cup spinach, finely chopped

1/2 cup gluten-free whole-grain mustard

1/2 tsp sea salt

Pinch of black pepper

Directions

Preheat oven to 375°. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Use the grating attachment on your food processor and grate onion and sweet potato. You can also do this by hand with a box grater.

Mix all ingredients together in a large bowl until everything is well combined.

Measure 1/4 to 1/2 cup of burger meat and shape into a patty. Place on baking sheet and repeat.

Bake in oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until top begins to get slightly golden. You can flip burgers halfway through cooking time if you want even caramelization on both sides.

These burgers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 4 days. You can also make a big batch and keep them in the freezer for 3 to 4 months for a quick meal option.

GRILLED ONION BURGER

Here's a healthier version of a classic burger topped with grilled onions and all the fixings.

Makes 4 servings

Photo & Print Version: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/1223.shtml

Ingredients

1-1/2 pounds 95% lean ground beef

1 large sweet onion, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch thick slices

Vegetable oil

Salt and pepper

4 hamburger buns, split, toasted

Lettuce leaves

Tomato slices

Directions

Lightly shape Ground Beef into four 3/4-inch thick patties. Brush onion slices with oil.

Place patties and onion slices on grid over medium, ash-covered coals. Grill, covered, 11 to 15 minutes (over medium heat on preheated gas grill, 13 to 14 minutes) until instant-read thermometer inserted horizontally into center registers 160F, turning occasionally. Grill onions, 10 to 12 minutes or until tender, brushing with oil and turning occasionally.

Season burgers and onions with salt and pepper as desired.

Line bottom of each bun with lettuce. Place burgers on top of lettuce. Top with tomatoes and grilled onions. Close bun.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 368; Protein: 39 g; Fat: 10 g; Sodium: 324 mg; Saturated Fat: 4 g ; Dietary Fiber: 2 g ; Carbohydrates: 27 g