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.

Bacon Cheeseburgers

Ingredients

• Servings: 16
• 1 pound sliced bacon, diced
• 5 pounds ground beef chuck
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1/4 cup steak sauce
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 pound american cheese slices

Recipe

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


• preheat a grill for high heat.
• place bacon in a large skillet over medium heat. fry, stirring occasionally. when the bacon is almost done, add the onion. cook until the bacon is crisp, and the onion is tender. remove onion and bacon from the pan with a slotted spoon, and transfer to a food processor. pulse a couple of times to chop finely. do not puree. pour into a large bowl, and mix with steak sauce and ground chuck using your hands. form into 16 patties.
• place patties on the grill, and cook for 5 minutes per side, or until well done. place a slice of cheese on top of each one during the last minute.

brownie "hamburgers"

Ingredients

• Servings: 60
• 1 (18.25 ounce) package brownie mix (such as betty crocker®)
• 2/3 cup vegetable oil
• 2 eggs
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 (16 ounce) package prepared chocolate frosting
• 1 (1.5 ounce) tube red decorating gel
• 1 (12 ounce) package vanilla wafer cookies

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 20 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease two 9-inch square baking pans.
• mix brownie mix, oil, eggs, and water together in a bowl until batter is smooth; spread into the prepared pans.
• bake in the preheated oven until brownies are cooked through and edges are beginning to pull away from sides of pan, 20 to 25 minutes. cool brownies.
• cut cooled brownies with a shot glass or small cookie cutter so they are slightly larger than the vanilla wafer. put a small dot of chocolate frosting on the bottom and top of each "burger".
• make a rim around half of 60 vanilla wafer "top buns" with red gel representing the ketchup. sandwich the "burger" with 2 vanilla wafers, with the "ketchup" wafers on top.

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 tofu

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 (12 ounce) package extra firm tofu
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1/2 cup green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 1/2 cups ketchup
• 2 tablespoons white sugar
• 3 tablespoons prepared yellow mustard
• 3 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
• salt to taste
• 4 whole wheat hamburger buns, split and toasted

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 1 hr


• place the block of tofu a plate, then place another plate on top. set a 3 to 5 pound weight on top (a container filled with water works well). press the tofu for 20 to 30 minutes, the drain off and discard the accumulated liquid.
• preheat an oven to 400 degrees f (200 degrees c). grease a baking sheet.
• cut the block of tofu down the middle, then widthwise into 1/4 inch thick squares. arrange on the prepared baking sheet.
• bake in the preheated oven for 6 minutes, the turn the pieces over, and continue baking 5 minutes more. remove the baking sheet from the oven, and allow to cool. once the tofu is cool enough to handle, cut into 1/4 inch dice.
• heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. stir in the onion and green pepper; cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. stir in the diced tofu, ketchup, sugar, mustard, and vinegar; season to taste with salt. bring to a simmer over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to medium-low, and simmer for 10 minutes. serve on the whole wheat hamburger buns.

Hawaiian Belly Buster Burgers

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 3 pounds ground beef
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 yellow onion, minced
• 1/2 cup shredded monterey jack cheese
• 1 1/4 cups barbeque sauce
• 8 slices bacon
• 1 pound cheddar cheese, sliced
• 1/4 cup butter
• 8 kaiser rolls, split
• 8 pineapple slices
• 1 (6 ounce) can french-fried onions

Recipe

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


• in a large bowl, mix together the ground beef, garlic, onions, monterey jack cheese, and the barbecue sauce. form ground beef mixture into 8 patties.
• wrap a slice of uncooked bacon around each patty, covering as much of the patty as possible. place patties on a large platter, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 45 minutes.
• preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil grate.
• grill burgers on one side for 5 to 7 minutes, turn, and top each with a slice of cheddar cheese. butter the kaiser rolls, if desired. during the final few minutes of cooking, place the kaiser rolls split side down on the grill along with the pineapple slices.
• to assemble your burger, place some french-fried onions on the bottom half of the roll, then a slice of pineapple and a burger; top with the other half of the roll.

fiesta stuffed turkey burgers

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 pound ground turkey
• 1 large clove garlic, minced
• 3 tablespoons minced onion
• 2 tablespoons minced red bell pepper
• 1 tablespoon minced green onion
• 2 teaspoons minced fresh cilantro
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• salt and pepper to taste
• 2 slices pepperjack cheese, cut into quarters

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 12 mins Ready Time: 27 mins


• mix the ground turkey, garlic, onion, red bell pepper, green onion, cilantro, cayenne pepper, cumin, salt, and pepper together in a bowl. divide the mixture into 8 small patties. place two of the pepperjack cheese quarters each of 4 of the patties; top with the remaining 4 patties so the cheese is in the center. press along the edges of the burgers to seal.
• place a large skillet over medium-high heat. cook the burgers in the skillet until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 6 minutes per side.

tater tot casserole ii

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 pinch garlic powder
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 (32 ounce) package tater tots, thawed
• 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
• 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of celery soup
• 1 (10.75 ounce) can milk
• 1 pinch garlic powder

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ready Time: 1 hr 15 mins


• preheat oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c).
• crumble hamburger into a 9x13 inch baking pan. sprinkle meat with garlic powder, salt and pepper. cover the hamburger with tater tots.
• in a bowl, stir together mushroom soup, celery soup and milk. pour the soup mixture over the potatoes and hamburger and sprinkle with additional garlic powder.
• bake in preheated oven for 60 minutes.

five spice turkey cheeseburgers

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
• 1 egg white
• 1 tablespoon diced white onion
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger root
• 1/2 teaspoon chinese five-spice powder
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 pound ground turkey
• 4 slices gouda cheese
• 4 onion rolls, halved
• 1/2 cup fresh spinach leaves (optional)
• 4 pineapple rings

Recipe

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


• whisk together the bread crumbs, egg white, onion, soy sauce, minced ginger, five-spice powder, ground ginger, and pepper in a large bowl. mix in turkey until just combined. shape turkey mixture into four patties.
• preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat, and lightly oil the grate.
• cook on the preheated grill until the patties are no longer pink in the center, about 5 minutes per side for well done. an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 160 degrees f (70 degrees c). place a slice of gouda cheese on each patty; continue grilling until cheese has melted, about 1 minute. while the turkey patties are cooking, place the pineapple rings on the grill until softened, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
• assemble the burgers by placing a turkey patty on half of an onion roll, then top with the grilled pineapple. divide the spinach leaves evenly among the burgers, then top with the other half of the onion roll.

chipotle cheeseburger

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1/4 cup goya mayonnaise
• 1 chipotle pepper from a can of goya chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup sauce from a can of goya chipotle chiles in adobo sauce
• 3 tablespoons goya minced garlic, divided
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh cilantro
• goya adobo all-purpose seasoning, to taste
• 2 pounds ground beef (80% lean)
• 1 teaspoon goya vegetable oil
• 6 slices cheddar cheese
• 6 hamburger buns
• 6 (1/4 inch thick) slices red onions
• 6 (1/2 inch thick) slices tomatoes
• 6 lettuce leaves

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 30 mins


• in medium bowl, stir together mayonnaise, 1 tbsp. chipotle sauce, 1 tsp. garlic, cilantro and adobo; cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
• in large bowl, gently mix together beef, chopped chipotle, 3 tbsp. chipotle sauce, remaining garlic and adobo until combined. divide meat into 6 portions; form into 1 inch-thick patties. (take care not to over-handle meat or else it will toughen).
• prepare grill to medium-high heat, grease with oil (or heat oil in medium skillet over medium-high heat). cook burgers, flipping once, until charred and cooked to desired doneness (about 12 minutes total for medium rare). add cheese to patties about 5 minutes before taking them off grill.
• to assemble, divide patties evenly among bottom buns; top with onion slice, tomato slice, lettuce and top bun spread with reserved chipotle 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.

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.

Shish Kaburgers

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 2 pounds ground beef
• 1/4 cup steak sauce, or more to taste
• 1 (1 ounce) package dry onion soup mix
• 10 skewers, or as needed

Recipe

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


• preheat grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
• stir ground beef, steak sauce, and onion soup mix together in a bowl until well combined. roll small handfuls of beef mixture into hot dog shapes, 4- to 5-inches in length. push skewers through lengthwise.
• place skewers on preheated grill and cook about 4 minutes. flip skewers and continue cooking until centers reach an internal temperature of at least 160 degrees f (70 degrees c).

cheeseburger noodle casserole

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 pound ground beef
• 8 ounces spaghetti
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can peeled and diced tomatoes
• 1 packet dry onion soup mix
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 45 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 5 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• in a large skillet over medium high heat, saute the ground beef for 5 minutes, or until browned; drain excess fat.
• prepare the spaghetti according to package directions; drain water.
• in a 2 quart casserole, combine the browned beef, cooked spaghetti, tomatoes, onion soup mix, sour cream, basil, garlic powder and salt and pepper to taste. mix together well.
• cover dish and bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes. top with the cheese and bake, uncovered, for 15 more minutes.

mexican turkey burgers with pico de gallo

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• pico de gallo
• 3 medium tomatoes, chopped
• 1/3 cup chopped onion
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 serrano chile pepper, seeded and minced
• 1 lime, juiced
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• salt and pepper to taste
• turkey burgers
• 1 pound ground turkey
• 1 egg
• 1/2 onion, minced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/2 teaspoon celery salt
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Recipe

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


• in a bowl, mix together the tomatoes, the 1/3 cup chopped onion, 2 of the 4 cloves of minced garlic, serrano chile pepper, lime juice, and cilantro. stir in salt and pepper to taste, and set aside.
• place the ground . add the egg, the 1/2 onion, minced, remaining 2 cloves minced garlic, coriander, celery salt, chili powder, cumin, and chopped parsley. using your hands, work the mixture until all ingredients are evenly blended. form mixture into 4 patties.
• heat a large, non-stick skillet for medium-high heat. cook the turkey burgers for 5 minutes per side, or until no longer pink in the center and juices run clear. reduce the heat as necessary during cooking. serve with pico de gallo salsa.

grilled jalapeno poppers

Ingredients

• Servings: 16
• 8 ounces cream cheese
• 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
• 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 16 whole jalapeno peppers with stems
• 8 slices bacon, cut in half crosswise

Recipe

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


• preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat, and lightly oil the grate.
• mix together the cream cheese, parmesan cheese, garlic powder, and cheddar cheese in a bowl until the mixture is thoroughly blended.
• lay a jalapeno pepper a work surface, and cut a lengthwise sliver from the side of the pepper, exposing the seeds and white membrane. with the handle of a teaspoon, scrape out the seeds and membrane, leaving the hollow pepper. repeat for the rest of the peppers. chop up the pepper slices, and mix into the cheese stuffing. stuff each pepper with cheese mixture, and wrap each stuffed pepper in a half bacon slice. secure with toothpicks.
• grill the poppers on a less-hot part of the grill until the peppers are hot and juicy and the bacon is browned, 30 to 40 minutes.

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.

Fast And Easy Hamburger Casserole

Ingredients

• Servings: 3
• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
• 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
• 1/4 cup ketchup
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 (12 ounce) can refrigerated biscuit dough

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 40 mins Ready Time: 50 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• in a large skillet over medium-high heat, saute the ground beef for 5 minutes, or until browned. drain excess fat and set aside.
• in a medium bowl, combine the cream cheese, soup, ketchup and milk. mix well and stir in the ground beef. pour into a 9x13-inch baking dish.
• bake at 350 degrees f (175 degrees c) for 15 minutes, place the biscuits on top and bake for 15 minutes or until biscuits are golden brown.

burger or hot dog buns

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 cup milk
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/4 cup butter
• 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 (.25 ounce) package instant yeast
• 2 tablespoons white sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1 egg

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 30 mins


• in a small saucepan, heat milk, water and butter until very warm, 120 degrees f (50 degrees c).
• in a large bowl, mix together 1 3/4 cup flour, yeast, sugar and salt. mix milk mixture into flour mixture, and then mix in egg. stir in the remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, beating well after each addition. when the dough has pulled together, turn it out a lightly floured surface, and knead until smooth and elastic, about 8 minutes.
• divide dough into 12 equal pieces. shape into smooth balls, and place on a greased baking sheet. flatten slightly. cover, and let rise for 30 to 35 minutes.
• bake at 400 degrees f (200 degrees c) for 10 to 12 minutes, or until golden brown.
• for hot dog buns: shape each piece into a 6x4 inch rectangle. starting with the longer side, roll up tightly, and pinch edges and ends to seal. let rise about 20 to 25 minutes. bake as above. these buns are pretty big. i usually make 16 instead of 12.

banh mi burgers

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1/2 cup chopped cucumber, seeded if large
• 1/4 cup thinly sliced green onion
• 1/4 cup chopped carrot
• 1/2 cup rice vinegar
• 2 tablespoons mirin (japanese rice )
• 1 teaspoon white sugar
• 2 pounds ground lamb
• 2 tablespoons tamari sauce
• 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon mirin (japanese rice )
• 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
• 1 tablespoon chili garlic sauce
• 1 teaspoon fish sauce
• 6 sesame seed hamburger buns
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh basil (optional)
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh mint (optional)

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 4 hrs 40 mins


• in a bowl, mix together the cucumber, green onion, carrot, rice vinegar, 2 tablespoons of mirin, and sugar until the mixture is well blended. refrigerate 3 hours to overnight.
• place the lamb in a mixing bowl, and lightly combine with tamari sauce, sesame oil, 1 teaspoon of mirin, ginger, chili garlic sauce, and fish sauce. divide the meat into 6 equal parts, and form each part into a patty. refrigerate for 1 hour.
• preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat, and lightly oil the grate.
• grill the burgers until the meat is no longer pink inside and the outside is crisp and brown, about 5 minutes per side. to assemble, place a burger on a sesame seed bun, and pile about 1/4 cup of the pickle mixture the burger. sprinkle with a bit of fresh basil and mint, if desired.

Gravy Potatoes

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 4 baking potatoes, scrubbed
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 small onion, diced
• 1 cup condensed cream of mushroom soup
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 15 mins

Ready Time: 1 hr 20 mins


• preheat the oven to 450 degrees f (230 degrees c). place potatoes directly on the oven rack, and bake for 1 hour in the preheated oven, or until tender.
• while the potatoes are baking, place ground beef and onion in a large skillet, and cook over medium-high heat until evenly browned. drain grease, then stir in the soup and garlic powder. season with salt and pepper to taste. heat through until bubbly, then set aside and wait for the potatoes.
• when the potatoes are ready, reduce the oven temperature to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). place the potatoes into a 9x13 inch baking dish, and split them in half lengthwise. break up the centers of the potatoes with a fork, then pour the ground beef mixture over the top. sprinkle with shredded cheese.
• bake for 10 to 15 minutes in the preheated oven, until cheese 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.

Cheeseburger Meatloaf

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 2 pounds ground beef
• 3/4 cup fresh bread crumbs
• 1/2 cup minced onion
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground black pepper
• 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ready Time: 1 hr 20 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• in a large bowl, combine the beef, bread crumbs, onion, eggs, salt and pepper, and mix well. pat out meat mixture into a 14x18 inch rectangle on a piece of wax paper. spread cheese over the meat, leaving a 3/4 inch border around the edges. roll up jelly roll fashion to enclose the filling and form a pinwheel loaf. press beef in on both ends to enclose the cheese. place in a 10x15 inch baking dish.
• bake in the preheated oven 1 hour, or until internal temperature reaches 160 degrees f (70 degrees c).

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.

the best vegetarian chili in the world

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 medium onion, chopped
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 2 tablespoons dried oregano
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 2 green bell peppers, chopped
• 2 jalapeno peppers, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, chopped
• 2 (4 ounce) cans chopped green chile peppers, drained
• 2 (12 ounce) packages vegetarian burger crumbles
• 3 (28 ounce) cans whole peeled tomatoes, crushed
• 1/4 cup chili powder
• 1 tablespoon ground black pepper
• 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained
• 1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans
• 1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ready Time: 1 hr 15 mins


• heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. stir in the onion, and season with bay leaves, cumin, oregano, and salt. cook and stir until onion is tender, then mix in the celery, green bell peppers, jalapeno peppers, garlic, and green chile peppers. when vegetables are heated through, mix in the vegetarian burger crumbles. reduce heat to low, cover pot, and simmer 5 minutes.
• mix the tomatoes into the pot. season chili with chili powder and pepper. stir in the kidney beans, garbanzo beans, and black beans. bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer 45 minutes. stir in the corn, and continue cooking 5 minutes before serving.

crunchy coconut and lime burgers

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded dried coconut
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 egg
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 2 tablespoons worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon cream of coconut
• 1 teaspoon soy sauce
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 2 teaspoons cream of coconut
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 cup unsweetened shredded dried coconut
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 4 hamburger buns, split

Recipe

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


• combine the beef, 1/2 cup coconut, cilantro, egg, lime juice, worcestershire sauce, 1 tablespoon cream of coconut, soy sauce, and 1 1/2 teaspoons salt in a bowl until well mixed. form into 4 patties, and set aside.
• stir together the mayonnaise with 2 teaspoons of cream of coconut and 1 tablespoon of cilantro; set aside. heat the vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. stir in 1 cup of coconut and 1/2 teaspoon salt. cook and stir until the coconut has turned golden brown. drain on a paper towel-lined plate and set aside.
• preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat, and lightly oil grate.
• cook the burgers on the preheated grill to your desired degree of doneness, about 4 minutes per side for medium-well. spread both cut sides of the hamburger buns with the cilantro mayonnaise. place the cooked burgers on the bottom buns, sprinkle with the toasted coconut, and serve.

chef john's turkey burger

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 1/2 pounds ground turkey
• 1 1/2 tablespoons plain bread crumbs
• 1 1/2 tablespoons ground almonds
• 1 teaspoon chile paste
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed and minced
• 1 1/2 teaspoons finely grated fresh ginger
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1 1/2 teaspoons garam masala
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons plain yogurt
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 30 mins


• combine ground turkey, breadcrumbs, almonds, chili paste, garlic, ginger, salt, garam masala, lemon juice, yogurt, and cilantro; mix thoroughly with a spatula or clean hands.
• shape ground turkey mixture into a ball and divide in 4 even pieces; refrigerate for 1 hour. form each piece into a patty with damp hands.
• preheat grill to medium heat and refrigerate turkey burger patties until the grill is hot. grill turkey burgers until patty appears to be cooked about half way up the side and then flip, grilling each side for about 4 to 5 minutes. burger is done when surface is cracked and juices start to rise to the top.

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.

turkey picadillo ii

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 pound ground turkey
• 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1 large yellow onion, chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 bay leaves
• 1/2 cup white
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1/3 cup chopped green olives
• 1/3 cup raisins
• 1/2 cup canned black beans
• 1 tablespoon olive brine
• 1 tablespoon capers
• 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper, or to taste
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 40 mins


• heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and stir in the ground turkey. cook and stir until the turkey is crumbly, evenly browned, and no longer pink. remove the turkey and drain and discard any excess grease.
• heat 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil in the skillet over medium heat. add the onions, bell pepper, garlic, and bay leaves; cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. stir in the cooked turkey, , tomato sauce, olives, raisins, black beans, olive brine, capers, cayenne, and cumin. simmer about 15 minutes.

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.

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.

the best vegetarian chili in the world

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 medium onion, chopped
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 2 tablespoons dried oregano
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 2 green bell peppers, chopped
• 2 jalapeno peppers, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, chopped
• 2 (4 ounce) cans chopped green chile peppers, drained
• 2 (12 ounce) packages vegetarian burger crumbles
• 3 (28 ounce) cans whole peeled tomatoes, crushed
• 1/4 cup chili powder
• 1 tablespoon ground black pepper
• 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained
• 1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans
• 1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ready Time: 1 hr 15 mins


• heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. stir in the onion, and season with bay leaves, cumin, oregano, and salt. cook and stir until onion is tender, then mix in the celery, green bell peppers, jalapeno peppers, garlic, and green chile peppers. when vegetables are heated through, mix in the vegetarian burger crumbles. reduce heat to low, cover pot, and simmer 5 minutes.
• mix the tomatoes into the pot. season chili with chili powder and pepper. stir in the kidney beans, garbanzo beans, and black beans. bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer 45 minutes. stir in the corn, and continue cooking 5 minutes before serving.

Savory Tater Tot Casserole

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
• 1/2 onion, chopped
• 4 cups frozen mixed vegetables
• 1 (19 ounce) can cream of chicken soup
• 1 (32 ounce) package frozen potato rounds

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ready Time: 1 hr 5 mins


• preheat oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c). spray 9x13 glass baking dish with cooking spray.
• spread hamburger into bottom of pan, covering entire bottom, gently tamping beef down. sprinkle with diced onions. layer frozen veggies as next layer. cover with the soup, straight from the can, carefully spreading with spatula to cover entirely.
• layer tater tots on top, covering entire top with tots. bake at 375 degrees f (190 degrees) for 1 hour, or until hamburger is done. check after 30 minutes; if tots are getting too brown, turn down to 350 degrees f (190 degrees c).

Zesty Turkey Burgers

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 pound ground turkey
• 1 cup honey mustard and onion pretzels, crushed
• 1/4 cup finely chopped green bell pepper
• 1 egg, beaten
• salt and pepper to taste
• 4 slices colby cheese

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 40 mins Ready Time: 50 mins


• preheat oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c). lightly grease a baking dish with olive oil.
• in a bowl, mix the ground turkey, crushed pretzels, green bell pepper, and egg. season with salt and pepper. form into 4 patties, and arrange in the baking dish.
• bake 30 minutes, turning once, to a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees f (74 degrees c). top each patty with a slice of cheese during the last few minutes of cook time.

chicken cordon bleu burgers

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1/4 cup prepared yellow mustard
• 1/4 cup honey
• 6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - pounded flat
• 2 teaspoons onion powder
• 12 slices deli ham
• 12 slices swiss cheese
• 12 onion buns

Recipe

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


• preheat the oven's broiler, and set the oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source. whisk together sour cream, yellow mustard, and honey in a small bowl. refrigerate until ready to use.
• cut each chicken breast into 2 equal pieces. sprinkle both sides of chicken breasts with onion powder. place a large skillet over medium-high heat; coat with non-stick cooking spray. cook chicken breasts until browned on bottom. turn chicken, and top with a slice of ham and a slice of cheese. continue to cook until the chicken is cooked though and the cheese is melted.
• place rolls, cut side up, under broiler. toast until lightly browned.
• top each chicken cordon bleu burger with a tablespoon of honey-mustard sauce, and serve on toasted onion rolls.

Tastes-like-beef Turkey Burgers

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 pound ground turkey
• 1 (1 ounce) package dry onion soup mix
• 2 tablespoons steak sauce
• cooking spray
• 4 hamburger buns

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 8 mins Ready Time: 18 mins


• in a large bowl, mix together ground turkey, onion soup mix and steak sauce. shape into 4 patties.
• heat a large skillet over medium heat, and lightly coat with cooking spray. cook burgers 4 minutes on each side. serve on hamburger buns.

hamburger hash browns

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 4 cups frozen shredded hash brown potatoes, thawed
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 cup water
• 1 (.75 ounce) packet dry brown gravy mix
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 50 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease a 9-inch square baking dish.
• mix hash brown potatoes, vegetable oil, and black pepper in a bowl; press into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
• heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. cook and stir beef, garlic powder, and onion powder in the hot skillet until beef is browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes; drain and discard grease.
• mix water and gravy mix into the cooked beef; bring to a boil. reduce heat, cover skillet, and simmer until water evaporates, about 5 minutes. fold in 1/2 cup cheddar cheese. spoon beef mixture the potato crust.
• bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup cheddar cheese and bake until cheese is lightly browned, about 5 more minutes.

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.

black bean turkey burgers

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 cup black beans, rinsed and slightly crushed
• 1 pound ground turkey
• 3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1/2 cup japanese-style bread crumbs (panko)
• 1 egg
• 1 (1 ounce) package dry onion soup mix

Recipe

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


• preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
• mix black beans, ground turkey, parmesan cheese, bread crumbs, egg, and onion soup mix with your hands in a large bowl. divide into 6 portions and shape into patties.
• cook on preheated grill until no longer pink in the middle, 5 to 6 minutes per side. an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees f (74 degrees c).

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.

chris' bay area burger

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 pound ground beef
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil leaves
• 4 hamburger buns, split

Recipe

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


• preheat an outdoor grill for high heat. mix together the ground beef, garlic, olive oil, salt, pepper, and basil. divide into four balls, and flatten into patties.
• cook the patties for about 3 to 5 minutes on each side, or to desired doneness. the internal temperature should be at least 160 degrees f (70 degrees c). remove from grill and place hamburger buns. top with desired toppings and condiments.

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.

Thanksgiving Flavored Turkey Burgers

Ingredients

• Servings: 16
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup finely chopped celery
• 3 pounds ground turkey breast
• 1 (6 ounce) package chicken-flavored dry bread stuffing mix
• 2 eggs
• 16 hamburger buns, split
• 1 (16 ounce) can cranberry sauce
• whipped cream cheese

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 40 mins Ready Time: 55 mins


• preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat, and lightly oil the grate.
• heat the butter in a skillet over medium-low heat, and cook and stir the onion and celery until the onion is soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
• place the cooked onion and celery in a large bowl with the ground turkey, stuffing mix, and eggs; mix to thoroughly combine. form the mixture into 16 patties. unlike hamburger, these patties will not change shape while cooking, so make them even in size.
• grill the turkey burgers on the preheated grill until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 5 minutes per side. an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees f (74 degrees c). place each patty on a hamburger bun, and top with cranberry sauce and a dollop of whipped cream cheese to serve.

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.

Polish Dill Pickle Soup

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 pound beef neck bones
• 1 cup mixed vegetables
• 2 cups diced dill pickles
• 2 quarts water
• 2 cups diced potatoes
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 cup milk
• salt to taste

Recipe

• in a large pot, place neck bones, vegetables, and pickles. add water. cook over medium heat for 45 minutes.
• add potatoes; cook until soft, about 20 minutes.
• remove neck bones. increase heat to medium-high. combine flour and milk in a small bowl, and gradually stir into soup. continue stirring until mixture boils. season to taste with salt.

Cowboy Casserole

Ingredients

• Servings: 5
• 1/2 pound bacon
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 2 (15 ounce) cans baked beans with lamb
• 1/3 cup barbeque sauce
• 1 (7.5 ounce) package refrigerated biscuit dough

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 25 mins


• cook bacon in a large skillet or dutch oven over medium heat until evenly browned. drain, and cut into bite size pieces. set aside. add hamburger and onion to the skillet, and cook until no longer pink, and the onion is tender. drain.
• stir bacon, baked beans and barbeque sauce into the ground beef, and bring to a boil. reduce heat to medium low, and place biscuits in a single layer over the top of the mixture. cover, and simmer for about 10 minutes, or until the biscuits are done. place two biscuits on each plate, and spoon beans over.

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.

hamburger and macaroni hot dish

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 (8 ounce) package elbow macaroni
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 1/2 teaspoons dried minced onion
• 1 garlic clove, pressed
• 2 (10.75 ounce) cans tomato soup
• 1 (15 ounce) can corn, drained
• 1 pinch italian seasoning, or to taste
• 1 pinch seasoned salt, or to taste
• 3 slices fat-free american cheese

Recipe

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


• bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until cooked through but firm to the bite, 8 minutes; drain.
• heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. cook and stir ground beef and minced onion in the hot skillet until almost browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. add garlic to ground beef mixture and cook until beef is browned, 2 to 3 more minutes; drain and discard excess grease.
• stir macaroni, tomato soup, corn, italian seasoning, and seasoned salt into ground beef mixture; top with american cheese slices. cover skillet until cheese is melted, 2 to 3 minutes; stir well.

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.

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.

Cheeseburger And Fries Casserole

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 2 pounds lean ground beef
• 1/2 medium onion, chopped
• salt and pepper to taste
• garlic powder to taste
• 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed golden mushroom soup
• 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cheddar cheese soup
• 1 (16 ounce) package frozen french fries
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Recipe

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


• preheat the oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c).
• combine the ground beef and onion in a skillet over medium-high heat. cook, stirring occasionally until beef is no longer pink, and the onion is translucent. drain off excess grease, and season with salt, pepper and garlic powder.
• return to the heat, and stir in the golden mushroom and cheese soups until well blended. heat through, and remove from stove. transfer the mixture to a 9x13 inch baking dish. cover the ground beef mixture with a layer of frozen french fries.
• bake for 25 to 30 minutes in the preheated oven. when the fries are golden brown, remove the casserole from the oven, and sprinkle cheese over the top. return to the oven, and bake just until cheese has melted.

one-pot hamburger adobo dinner

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 fresh jalapeno pepper, chopped
• 1 cup green bell pepper, cut into thin matchsticks
• 1 cup red bell pepper, cut into thin matchsticks
• 2 cups matchstick-cut carrots
• 1 small head broccoli, cut into florets
• 1/4 cup apple vinegar
• 2 tablespoons white sugar, or more to taste
• 1 dash worcestershire sauce
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• salt and black pepper to taste
• 1 (15 ounce) can cut green beans, drained

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 50 mins


• heat the oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. cook the ground beef in the hot oil until completely browned, 5 to 7 minutes. add the onion, garlic, jalapeno pepper, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, carrots, broccoli, apple vinegar, sugar, worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, salt, and pepper to the pot. reduce heat to medium-low; simmer, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are just losing their crispness, about 20 minutes. stir in green beans about 5 minutes before serving.

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.

the best vegetarian chili in the world

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 medium onion, chopped
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 2 tablespoons dried oregano
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 2 green bell peppers, chopped
• 2 jalapeno peppers, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, chopped
• 2 (4 ounce) cans chopped green chile peppers, drained
• 2 (12 ounce) packages vegetarian burger crumbles
• 3 (28 ounce) cans whole peeled tomatoes, crushed
• 1/4 cup chili powder
• 1 tablespoon ground black pepper
• 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained
• 1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans
• 1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ready Time: 1 hr 15 mins


• heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. stir in the onion, and season with bay leaves, cumin, oregano, and salt. cook and stir until onion is tender, then mix in the celery, green bell peppers, jalapeno peppers, garlic, and green chile peppers. when vegetables are heated through, mix in the vegetarian burger crumbles. reduce heat to low, cover pot, and simmer 5 minutes.
• mix the tomatoes into the pot. season chili with chili powder and pepper. stir in the kidney beans, garbanzo beans, and black beans. bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer 45 minutes. stir in the corn, and continue cooking 5 minutes before serving.

Hamburger Pie

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 4 potatoes
• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 (10.75 ounce) cans condensed tomato soup
• 1 (15 ounce) can green beans, drained
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 45 mins Ready Time: 1 hr


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. peel and quarter potatoes, and introduce into boiling water; cook until tender, about 15 minutes. drain and mash. set aside.
• in a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook ground beef and onion until beef is brown. drain. stir in tomato soup and green beans. pour into a 9x13 baking dish. mound mashed potatoes in a ring around the meat mixture (do not cover meat). sprinkle potatoes with shredded cheese.
• bake in preheated oven 30 minutes, until potatoes are golden.

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.

blue cheese burgers

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 3 pounds lean ground beef
• 4 ounces blue cheese, crumbled
• 1/2 cup minced fresh chives
• 1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
• 1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon dry mustard
• 12 french rolls or hamburger buns

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 2 hrs 25 mins


• in a large bowl, mix the ground beef, blue cheese, chives, hot pepper sauce, worcestershire sauce, black pepper, salt, and mustard. cover, and refrigerate for 2 hours.
• preheat grill for high heat. gently form the burger mixture into about 12 patties.
• oil the grill grate. grill patties 5 minutes per side, or until well done. serve on rolls.