Five Dynamite Recipes for Backyard Burgers
Nothing is better than a good burger cooked on an open grill. Here are five recipes that can help you produce burgers that will delight your friends and family.
Grilled Inside-Out Southwestern Cheeseburgers- Serves 4
Next to my wife and my mother, Betty Crocker is my favorite woman. This recipe came from her website, bettycrocker.com.
Here’s what you will need:
1 and 1/2 pound of lean ground beef 2 tablespoons of (finely) chopped onions 2 tablespoons of drained Old El Paso chopped green chiles 8 slices of pepper Jack cheese, 2×1x1/4 inch (approximately 4 oz) 4 kaiser rolls 1/4 cup Old El Paso taco sauce or Old El Paso Thick ‘n Chunky salsa
To prepare:
1. Heat gas or charcoal grill. In medium bowl, mix beef, onion and chiles. Shape mixture into 8 thin patties. Top each of 4 patties with 2 slices cheese. Place remaining beef patties on top; pinch edges to seal securely. 2. Place patties on grill over medium heat. Cover grill; cook 14 to 16 minutes, turning once, until burgers are slightly firm when pressed in center. Add rolls, cut sides down, for last 4 minutes of grilling or until toasted. Serve patties on rolls with taco sauce.
Zesty Burgers- 4 Servings
I found this great recipe at http://southernfood.about.com.
The ingredients are:
1 to 1 1/4 pounds lean ground beef 1/4 cup onion, chopped 2 tablespoons green pepper, finely chopped 3 tablespoons ketchup 1 tablespoon prepared horseradish 1 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons prepared mustard 1 dash pepper toppings 4 split toasted buns
Prepare as follows:
Combine lean ground beef with onion, green pepper, ketchup, horseradish, salt, mustard, and pepper; mix lightly. Shape into 4 patties about 1/2 inch thick. Grill or broil to desired doneness, about 5 to 7 minutes on each side. Serve with a variety of toppings and split toasted buns.
Texas Stuffed Grilled Burgers- Serves 5
Thanks to allrecipes.com for this terrific, original recipe.
Ingredients you’ll need:
5 pounds lean ground beef 6 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 2 teaspoons hickory seasoning (optional) salt and pepper to taste 2 cups chopped onion 2 cups chopped fresh mushrooms 2 cups chopped cooked ham 3 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
Preparation directions:
Preheat your outdoor grill for high heat. When hot, lightly oil the grate. In a bowl, mix together the ground beef, the Worcestershire sauce, the hickory seasoning, and the salt and pepper until well blended. Make 8 or 10 balls, and flatten them into patties. On one half of the patties, add the onions, mushrooms, ham and cheese. Carefully cover the piles with the remaining patties, being sure to seal all of the edges of the patties together tightly and enclose the filling. Cook the patties for 8-10 minutes per side, or until meat is well done, and cheese in the center is melted.
Marinated Hamburgers
Thanks go to razzledazzlerecipes.com for this recipe.
Assemble together:
3 T. Lemon Juice 1 1/2 tsp. seasoned salt 1 T. Worcestershire sauce 1 T. soy sauce 1 T. A-1 sauce 1 T. oil 1/2 C. beef broth 1 tsp. Heinz 57 sauce 1/4 tsp. garlic salt 1 tsp. vinegar
Instructions for Preparation:
Combine the ingredients.
Take 1 1/2 lbs hamburger and shape into patties.
Place the patties in a covered container and pour marinade mixture on them. Cover and refrigerate for at least 12 hours.
Remove from marinade and sear over high heat to seal in the juices.
Mushroom Stuffed Burgers- 6 servings
This too is from razzledazzlerecipes.com. If you’re smart, you’ll visit often.
Required ingredients are:
1 1/2 pounds hamburger 1/4 cup finely diced onion 2 eggs, lightly beaten 3/4 cup soft bread crumbs 1/4 cup ketchup 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper 2 tablespoons butter 1/2 pound sliced mushrooms 6 slices Swiss cheese
Cooking Instructions:
Mix well the first 7 ingredients and form into twelve 1/4 inch thick patties. Melt the butter and saute the mushrooms lightly in it. Place on 6 of the patties. Top with remaining patties and seal edges.
Grill or broil the patties to your preference. Top them with cheese. Serve on toasted buns.
I hope you will enjoy all five burgers as much as I do. And, if you want even more variety in your backyard cooking, you can find many more good burger recipes on the net.
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