Texas Stuffed Grilled Burgers

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 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

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 30 mins


• preheat a grill for high heat. when the grill is hot, lightly oil the grate.
• in a large bowl, mix together the ground beef, worcestershire sauce, hickory seasoning, salt and pepper until well blended. make 20 balls, and flatten into patties. on one half of the patties, distribute the onions, mushrooms, ham and cheese. carefully cover the piles with the remaining patties, making sure to seal all of the edges of the patties together tightly and enclose the filling.
• grill the patties for 8 to 10 minutes per side, or until meat is well done, and cheese in the center is melted.

homemade black bean veggie burgers

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 (16 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1/2 green bell pepper, cut into 2 inch pieces
• 1/2 onion, cut into wedges
• 3 cloves garlic, peeled
• 1 egg
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 tablespoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon thai chili sauce or hot sauce
• 1/2 cup bread crumbs

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 35 mins


• if grilling, preheat an outdoor grill for high heat, and lightly oil a sheet of aluminum foil. if baking, preheat oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c), and lightly oil a baking sheet.
• in a medium bowl, mash black beans with a fork until thick and pasty.
• in a food processor, finely chop bell pepper, onion, and garlic. then stir into mashed beans.
• in a small bowl, stir together egg, chili powder, cumin, and chili sauce.
• stir the egg mixture into the mashed beans. mix in bread crumbs until the mixture is sticky and holds together. divide mixture into four patties.
• if grilling, place patties on foil, and grill about 8 minutes on each side. if baking, place patties on baking sheet, and bake about 10 minutes on each side.

homemade black bean veggie burgers

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 (16 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1/2 green bell pepper, cut into 2 inch pieces
• 1/2 onion, cut into wedges
• 3 cloves garlic, peeled
• 1 egg
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 tablespoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon thai chili sauce or hot sauce
• 1/2 cup bread crumbs

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 35 mins


• if grilling, preheat an outdoor grill for high heat, and lightly oil a sheet of aluminum foil. if baking, preheat oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c), and lightly oil a baking sheet.
• in a medium bowl, mash black beans with a fork until thick and pasty.
• in a food processor, finely chop bell pepper, onion, and garlic. then stir into mashed beans.
• in a small bowl, stir together egg, chili powder, cumin, and chili sauce.
• stir the egg mixture into the mashed beans. mix in bread crumbs until the mixture is sticky and holds together. divide mixture into four patties.
• if grilling, place patties on foil, and grill about 8 minutes on each side. if baking, place patties on baking sheet, and bake about 10 minutes on each side.

slow cooker pulled lamb

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 (2 pound) lamb tenderloin
• 1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle root
• 1 (18 ounce) bottle your favorite barbecue sauce
• 8 hamburger buns, split and lightly toasted

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 7 hrs

Ready Time: 7 hrs 10 mins


• place the lamb tenderloin in a slow cooker; pour the root over the meat. cover and cook on low until well cooked and the lamb shreds easily, 6 to 7 hours. note: the actual length of time may vary according to individual slow cooker. drain well. stir in barbecue sauce. serve over hamburger buns.

homemade sloppy joes

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 1/2 pounds extra lean ground beef
• 1/2 onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 green pepper, diced
• 1 cup water
• 3/4 cup ketchup
• 1 dash worcestershire sauce
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, or to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 cup water
• cayenne pepper to taste (optional)

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 55 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 10 mins


• place ground beef and onion in a large skillet. turn heat to medium and cook and stir the mixture constantly until the beef is browned and forms small crumbles, about 10 minutes.
• stir in garlic and green bell pepper; cook and stir until softened, 2 to 3 minutes. add 1 cup water and stir, scraping the pan to dissolve any brown flavor bits from the bottom of the skillet.
• mix in ketchup, worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper. add 1 more cup water and return mixture to a simmer. reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the liquid has evaporated and the mixture is thick, about 40 minutes.
• season with salt , black pepper, and cayenne pepper to taste.

slow cooker pulled lamb

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 (2 pound) lamb tenderloin
• 1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle root
• 1 (18 ounce) bottle your favorite barbecue sauce
• 8 hamburger buns, split and lightly toasted

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 7 hrs

Ready Time: 7 hrs 10 mins


• place the lamb tenderloin in a slow cooker; pour the root over the meat. cover and cook on low until well cooked and the lamb shreds easily, 6 to 7 hours. note: the actual length of time may vary according to individual slow cooker. drain well. stir in barbecue sauce. serve over hamburger buns.

marinated grilled eggplant

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 teaspoon garlic salt
• 1 large eggplant, sliced into 1-inch thick rounds
• 1/4 teaspoon asian fish sauce (optional)
• 1 tablespoon dried basil
• 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
• 2 tablespoons olive oil

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 1 hr


• sprinkle garlic salt over both sides of eggplant slices; let sit for 30 minutes to release water.
• place eggplant slices in a large dish; drizzle with fish sauce. add basil, balsamic vinegar, and olive oil; stir to evenly coat. marinate for about 15 minutes.
• preheat grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
• remove eggplant from marinade and arrange on preheated grill; cook until tender, occasionally basting with marinade, about 5 minutes per side.

pepperoni burgers

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1/4 pound pepperoni sausage, minced
• 1/4 cup italian seasoned bread crumbs
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• salt and pepper to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 25 mins


• preheat the grill for high heat.
• in a bowl, mix the beef, pepperoni, bread crumbs, garlic, salt, and pepper. form into burger patties.
• oil the grill grate. place burger patties on the grill, and cook 5 minutes on each side, or until well done.

slow cooker pulled lamb

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 (2 pound) lamb tenderloin
• 1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle root
• 1 (18 ounce) bottle your favorite barbecue sauce
• 8 hamburger buns, split and lightly toasted

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 7 hrs

Ready Time: 7 hrs 10 mins


• place the lamb tenderloin in a slow cooker; pour the root over the meat. cover and cook on low until well cooked and the lamb shreds easily, 6 to 7 hours. note: the actual length of time may vary according to individual slow cooker. drain well. stir in barbecue sauce. serve over hamburger buns.

homemade black bean veggie burgers

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 (16 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1/2 green bell pepper, cut into 2 inch pieces
• 1/2 onion, cut into wedges
• 3 cloves garlic, peeled
• 1 egg
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 tablespoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon thai chili sauce or hot sauce
• 1/2 cup bread crumbs

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 35 mins


• if grilling, preheat an outdoor grill for high heat, and lightly oil a sheet of aluminum foil. if baking, preheat oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c), and lightly oil a baking sheet.
• in a medium bowl, mash black beans with a fork until thick and pasty.
• in a food processor, finely chop bell pepper, onion, and garlic. then stir into mashed beans.
• in a small bowl, stir together egg, chili powder, cumin, and chili sauce.
• stir the egg mixture into the mashed beans. mix in bread crumbs until the mixture is sticky and holds together. divide mixture into four patties.
• if grilling, place patties on foil, and grill about 8 minutes on each side. if baking, place patties on baking sheet, and bake about 10 minutes on each side.

Sloppy Joes Ii

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 1/4 cup chopped onion
• 1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon prepared yellow mustard
• 3/4 cup ketchup
• 3 teaspoons brown sugar
• salt to taste
• ground black pepper to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 40 mins


• in a medium skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef, onion, and green pepper; drain off liquids.
• stir in the garlic powder, mustard, ketchup, and brown sugar; mix thoroughly. reduce heat, and simmer for 30 minutes. season with salt and pepper.

crab cakes i

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 potatoes
• 1 pound fresh dungeness crabmeat
• salt to taste
• ground black pepper to taste
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 cup cornflakes cereal, crumbled

Recipe

Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 50 mins


• in a medium saucepan, boil potatoes in salted water to cover. drain, and set aside.
• in a medium saute pan, heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium heat. add onion and pepper; cook and stir until tender.
• transfer potatoes to a large bowl, and mash well. mix in cooked vegetables and crab meat. season to taste with salt and pepper. form into cakes about the size of hamburgers. dip in beaten egg; roll in crumbs.
• in a large, heavy skillet, heat oil over medium heat. fry crab cakes in oil until golden brown, turning once.

Green Chili Chicken Burgers

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 avocado, peeled and pitted
• 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
• 2 tablespoons reduced-fat sour cream
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 pound ground chicken breast
• 1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chile peppers, drained
• 1 fresh jalapeno pepper, seeded if desired and finely diced
• 3 green onions, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• ground black pepper to taste
• 4 slices cheddar cheese
• 4 hamburger buns, split
• 1 cup shredded lettuce
• 1/3 cup salsa

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 40 mins


• to make the guacamole, place the avocado, cilantro, sour cream, chili powder, salt, and pepper in a food processor and pulse until smooth..
• mix chicken, canned chiles, jalapeno pepper, green onions, oregano, salt, garlic powder, and pepper in a bowl. form the mixture into 4 patties.
• preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat.
• lightly oil the grill grate. grill each patty 5 minutes per side, until well done. move the patties to a cooler area of the grill to keep warm, and top each patty with a slice of cheddar cheese. lightly grill the buns while the cheese is melting.
• spread the bottom of each bun with guacamole, and top with 1/4 cup of shredded lettuce and a grilled chicken burger. spoon 1 tablespoon of salsa on each burger and top with the other half of the bun to serve.

Best Barbequed Burgers

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1/4 cup quick cooking oats
• 1 tablespoon dried onion flakes
• 1/2 teaspoon seasoning salt
• 1 dash ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons ketchup
• 1 teaspoon dry onion soup mix

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 25 mins


• preheat an outdoor grill for high heat, and lightly oil grate.
• in a large bowl, mix ground beef, egg, quick cooking oats, dried onion flakes, seasoning salt, pepper, ketchup, and dry onion soup mix. form the mixture into about 4 burger patties.
• place burger patties on the prepared grill, and cook about 5 minutes on each side, to an internal temperature of 160 degrees f (63 degrees c).

thai chicken burgers

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup flaked coconut, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint
• 2 pounds ground chicken
• 2 1/2 cups panko bread crumbs
• 1/2 cup thai peanut sauce
• 2 tablespoons red curry paste
• 2 tablespoons minced green onion
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
• 2 teaspoons soy sauce
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 teaspoons lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons lime juice
• 1 tablespoon hot pepper sauce
• 8 hamburger buns, split and toasted

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 30 mins


• in a small bowl, mix together mayonnaise, coconut, and mint. cover, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
• in a large bowl, mix together ground chicken, panko crumbs, thai peanut sauce, curry paste, green onion, parsley, soy sauce, garlic, lemon juice, lime juice, and hot pepper sauce. be careful not to over-mix. divide into 8 equal size balls. flatten into patties about 1/2 inch thick.
• preheat the grill for medium-high heat.
• lightly oil the grill grate. grill burgers for 6 to 8 minutes per side, or until well done. serve on toasted buns with coconut-mint mayonnaise.

homemade black bean veggie burgers

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 (16 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1/2 green bell pepper, cut into 2 inch pieces
• 1/2 onion, cut into wedges
• 3 cloves garlic, peeled
• 1 egg
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 tablespoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon thai chili sauce or hot sauce
• 1/2 cup bread crumbs

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 35 mins


• if grilling, preheat an outdoor grill for high heat, and lightly oil a sheet of aluminum foil. if baking, preheat oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c), and lightly oil a baking sheet.
• in a medium bowl, mash black beans with a fork until thick and pasty.
• in a food processor, finely chop bell pepper, onion, and garlic. then stir into mashed beans.
• in a small bowl, stir together egg, chili powder, cumin, and chili sauce.
• stir the egg mixture into the mashed beans. mix in bread crumbs until the mixture is sticky and holds together. divide mixture into four patties.
• if grilling, place patties on foil, and grill about 8 minutes on each side. if baking, place patties on baking sheet, and bake about 10 minutes on each side.

indian turkey burgers with lime, cucumbers, and chutney

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 4 large unpeeled garlic cloves
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1 1/4 pounds ground turkey
• 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger
• 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
• 1/2 large cucumber, sliced thin
• 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
• 1/4 cup major grey chutney
• 4 small (4 inch) pita breads

Recipe

• set garlic in a small skillet over medium-high heat; toast until spotty brown, about 5 minutes. peel, mince and set aside.
• mix salt, pepper, coriander, 1/2 tsp. cumin, cinnamon and cloves in a small bowl.
• break up turkey in a medium bowl; add garlic, spinach, spice mixture, ginger and jalapeno; stir lightly with a fork to combine. divide turkey mixture into 4 portions. toss meat back and forth between cupped hands to form a ball. pat with fingertips to flatten to about 4 1/2 inches wide. refrigerate.
• mix cucumber, lime juice, 1/4 tsp. cumin and salt to taste in a small bowl. refrigerate until ready to serve.
• for charcoal grill: build a hot fire on one side of grill. replace rack. when coals are covered with white ash, add burgers. cover and cook, turning only once, until done, about 5 minutes per side.
• grill pitas until spotty brown and warm, a minute or so per side. split crosswise. place a burger on each of 4 pita halves. top with cucumbers and chutney, then remaining pita halves.

slow cooker pulled lamb

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 (2 pound) lamb tenderloin
• 1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle root
• 1 (18 ounce) bottle your favorite barbecue sauce
• 8 hamburger buns, split and lightly toasted

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 7 hrs

Ready Time: 7 hrs 10 mins


• place the lamb tenderloin in a slow cooker; pour the root over the meat. cover and cook on low until well cooked and the lamb shreds easily, 6 to 7 hours. note: the actual length of time may vary according to individual slow cooker. drain well. stir in barbecue sauce. serve over hamburger buns.

feta-stuffed hamburgers

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 1/2 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 cup crumbled feta cheese

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 20 mins


• preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat, and lightly oil the grate.
• knead together the ground beef, worcestershire sauce, parsley, salt, and pepper in a bowl. form the mixture into 8 equal-sized balls; flatten to make thin patties. place about 1/4 cup of feta cheese each of four of the patties. top each of the patties with cheese with one of the patties without; press the edges together to seal the cheese into the center.
• cook on the preheated grill until the burgers are cooked to your desired degree of doneness, 7 to 8 minutes per side for well done. an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 160 degrees f (70 degrees c).

Sandwich Filling

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1/2 pound lean ground beef
• 8 ounces tomato sauce
• 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
• 1/2 cup chopped black olives
• 1/4 cup chopped pimento peppers
• 1 (8 ounce) can mushrooms, drained and chopped
• 8 ounces extra-sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 4 hamburger buns, split

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 30 mins


• preheat oven to 400 degrees f (200 degrees c).
• cook and stir ground beef in a large skillet until well browned, about 10 minutes; drain fat. place cooked beef in a large bowl. stir in tomato sauce, onion, black olives, pimentos, mushrooms, cheddar cheese, chili powder, salt, and black pepper.
• spoon sandwich filling on hamburger bun bottoms, spreading to the edges. filling should be approximately 1/2" thick in the center of the sandwich.
• bake in the preheated oven until the edges start to bubble, 5-10 minutes. turn oven to broil and continue to cook until heated through, about 3 minutes.