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.