Savory Barbecue Burgers Recipes

BBQ BURGERS

Steps:

• Heat a gas or charcoal grill to high. Brush the grill grates with oil.
• For the coleslaw: Combine the carrot, cabbage, onion, vinegar, mayonnaise, oil and sugar in a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Let the slaw sit at least 15 minutes before serving.
• For the spice rub: Whisk together the ancho chile powder, paprika, coriander, cumin, mustard powder, oregano, cayenne and 1 teaspoon each salt and pepper in a small bowl.
• For the burgers: Divide the meat into 4 equal portions (about 6 ounces each). Shape each portion with your hands into a round patty, about 3/4 inches thick. Use your thumb to make a divot in the center of each burger. Sprinkle both sides of each burger with salt and pepper. Sprinkle the spice rub on one side of the burgers then brush with oil. Grill, spice rub-side down first, covered, until golden brown and slightly charred, about 4 minutes per side for medium.
• While the burgers cook, toast the buns on the grill until lightly charred, 10 to 15 seconds. Set aside.
• Add 2 slices of cheese to the tops of each burger. Cover the burgers with the grill lid, large domed lid or large metal bowl and count to 10 until the cheese is melted.
• Place the burgers on the bottom buns and spoon about 2 tablespoons of the BBQ sauce on each. Top with the sliced pickled jalapenos, some of the coleslaw and the top buns and serve immediately.

SAVORY SKILLET BURGERS

Steps:

• Lightly oil a large skillet and put over low heat.
• Mix ground beef, egg whites, sun-dried tomatoes, goat cheese, sea salt, steak seasoning, and parsley in a large bowl. Shape into 5 hamburger patties.
• Put patties in the skillet and cook for 5 minutes. Flip and cook another 5 minutes. Increase heat to medium or medium-high, cover, and continue to cook, flipping occasionally, until burgers are cooked through and juicy, 5 to 10 minutes more. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (71 degrees C). Top with liquid hickory smoke seasoning.

SAVORY BARBECUE BURGERS

Steps:

• Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Combine barbecue sauce, juice and cumin. Reserve 1/4 cup sauce mixture; set aside. Mix meat and remaining sauce mixture. Shape into 4 patties.
• Grill patties and onions 5 to 6 min. on each side or until cooked through (160°F), brushing with reserved 1/4 cup sauce mixture during the last few minutes of grilling.
• Top patties with Singles. Fill buns with burgers and onions.

SAVORY HAMBURGERS

Steps:

• Season meat with salt and pepper.
• Combine wine, onion and garlic and cook until sauce is reduced to 2/3 cup.
• Add butter, lemon juice and parsley.
• Cool sauce, then blend into seasoned meat.
• Mixture will be moist.
• Shape into 8 patties.
• Grill over hot coals.
• Serve on buttered buns.