Smoked Cheddar Stuffed Burgers Recipes

SMOKED CHEDDAR STUFFED BURGERS

Steps:

• 1. Gather ingredients in a large bowl combine the ground beef and garlic herb seasoning. be careful not to overmix. (tough dry burgers).
• 2. Shape mixture into twelve patties, about 1 inch thick.. Press a chunk of cheese into the center of four patties, covering it with the meat
• 3. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add the burgers several at a time and cook 4-6 minutes per side for medium to medium well done. Serve on toasted buns with condiments of your choice.
• 4. Take the remaining patties and store uncooked burgers up to three days or frozen up to three months. For frozen thaw on low 3-5 minutes in the microwave.
• 5. NOTE: PUT YOUR REMAINING PATTIES ON A COOKIE SHEET,PLACE IN THE FREEZER UNTIL FROZEN SOLID. THEN PUT FROZEN PATTIES IN A FREEZER BAG TO USE AS YOU NEED THEM.

SMOKED CHEDDAR & BACON STUFFED HAMBURGERS

Steps:

• In a large bowl gently combine beef, egg, breadcrumbs, barbecue seasoning, and celery salt until they are well blended and begin to bind.
• Shape beef into 8 very flat patties.
• Top half of the patties with equal amounts of cheese and bacon, then top with the remaining patties.
• Press edges firmly to seal.
• Grill over medium heat for 5 to 6 minutes on each side or until the internal temperature reaches 160 degrees F.
• Serve on hamburger bun (optional toasted) with the lettuce and tomato.

CHEDDAR-STUFFED BURGERS

Steps:

• Divide beef into 4 equal portions, and gently form each into a ball. Insert a piece of cheese in the center of each ball, and flatten into 1-inch-thick patties, pinching beef to enclose cheese. Transfer to a plate; with thumb, make a shallow indentation in center of patties, taking care not to expose cheese.
• Heat grill to high; lightly oil grates. Just before grilling, season patties with salt and pepper. Place on grill; cover, and cook to desired doneness, 2 to 4 minutes per side for medium-rare. Let burgers rest 3 to 4 minutes; serve on buns with desired toppings.

MOLTEN CHEESE-STUFFED BURGERS

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a frying pan over a medium heat and fry the onion with a good pinch of salt for 15 mins until soft and translucent. Add the pancetta and cook for 5 mins more, then add the garlic and thyme, and cook for 2 mins. Remove from the heat and leave to cool for 15 mins.
• Tip the mince into a large bowl. Massage with your hands for 5 mins to tenderise the meat, then add the cooled onion mix, the breadcrumbs and egg yolk. Season generously. Divide evenly into four, weighing for accuracy, if you like. Mix the cheddar and mozzarella together. Form the beef portions into patties, patting each into a 10cm round. Divide the cheese mixture into four, and, in your hands, form each portion into a firm ball, then press into a roughly 4cm disc. Working one at a time, put a cheese disc into the centre of a beef patty, then bring the meat around the cheese to cover. Lightly pat with the palm of your hand to flatten slightly, then chill, covered, for at least 30 mins or up to 48 hrs.
• Make the sauce by whizzing the mayonnaise, mustard and herbs together in a small food processor. Stir through the gherkins, then cover and chill until ready to use.
• Light the barbecue. When the flames have died down, grill the burgers on each side for 4-5 mins until charred (if you don't have a barbecue, see tip, below). Wrap individually in foil and leave on the barbecue for 5-7 mins so the cheese centre melts.
• Grill the buns, cut-side down, for 1-2 mins until toasted. Spread all the cut sides with the sauce, then fill with the beef patties, lettuce, tomatoes and crispy onions.