Grilled, Seared Or Smashed, Every Burger Recipe You’ll Ever Need (19 Recipes, 2 Articles)
Our growing section of burger recipes will help you understand all the necessary tips and techniques for making big fat juicy steakburgers, crispy smashburgers, or something in between. We’ll take you on a tour of the regional styles of hamburgers; help you select the right buns, cheeses, toppings, and sauces; and much, much more. Start creating your perfect burger now!
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Meathead, AmazingRibs.com Founder And BBQ Hall of Famer
Here's the fascinating story of how the hamburger became our national dish.
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Meathead, AmazingRibs.com Founder And BBQ Hall of Famer
Hamburger Heaven. Here is a description of all the different types of hamburger styles, regional hamburger styles, and how they are made.
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Meathead, AmazingRibs.com Founder And BBQ Hall of Famer
Here's everything you need to know about burgers and how to make the best hamburger you ever tasted.
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Meathead, AmazingRibs.com Founder And BBQ Hall of Famer
We put all manner of thingson our burgers. Here are some suggestions, and a recipe for a Killer Hamburger Secret Sauce: Meathead's Burger Glop.
By:
Meathead, AmazingRibs.com Founder And BBQ Hall of Famer
Chef Mike Haracz, former corporate chef for McDonald’s, shared this recipe. He claims it is very close to the genuine Big Mac Sauce recipe.
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Meathead, AmazingRibs.com Founder And BBQ Hall of Famer
This steakburger recipe is everything you need to make the best thick, juicy, crispy hamburger you ever tasted. This reverse seared steakhouse burger recipe produces perfectly cooked burgers with rich steak flavors, a wonderful smoky undertone, perfectly seasoned interior, and enough juice to soak the bun.
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Meathead, AmazingRibs.com Founder And BBQ Hall of Famer
Create the skinny, crispy edged burgers that you love at diners with this simple recipe for the Wimpy burger. Infinitely better than any mass produced quarter pounder, these homemade diner-style burgers are small disks, 4 ounces or less, pressed flat and cooked on a griddle to maximize the flavor and crispness.
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Clint Cantwell, AmazingRibs.com President And BBQ Personality
Experience a flavor explosion with this recipe for a sweet and spicy jalapeno bacon cheeseburger. A perfectly grilled burger patty is topped with sharp cheddar cheese, pickled jalapenos, crispy fried onions, thick cut bacon, and homemade balsamic ketchup. Layer it all on a pillowy pretzel bun for pure burger nirvana.
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Max Good, AmazingRibs.com’s Full-Time Grill Tester
Umami is the Japanese word for "savory" or "delicious." In addition to the familiar sweet, sour, salty, and bitter flavors, umami is the deep satisfying flavor of cured meat, mushrooms, and aged cheese. Taste it in this hamburger recipe featuring umami mayonnaise.
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Clint Cantwell, AmazingRibs.com President And BBQ Personality
Sweet and savory homemade bacon jam is the star of the show in this delicious burger recipe. If you’ve never had bacon jam, get ready for sweet and savory flavor bliss. This ultimate grilled bacon cheeseburger features a rich and flavorful bacon jam spiked with bourbon, a juicy reverse seared patty, and Swiss cheese.
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Meathead, AmazingRibs.com Founder And BBQ Hall of Famer
These flavorful and juicy burgers contain most of the same ingredients found in the Chinese restaurant classic, Mu Shu Pork (also spelled Moo Shu Pork). In this recipe, this dish is deconstructed and reconfigured as an Asian-inspired Mu Shu Pork Burger that is sure to wow your guests.
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Clint Cantwell, AmazingRibs.com President And BBQ Personality
Amp up the umami with this flavor packed recipe featuring a beef and mushroom blended burger. If you’re a fan of mushroom Swiss burgers then you’re going to fall in love with the rich flavor of this unique take on the classic burger.
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Clint Cantwell, AmazingRibs.com President And BBQ Personality
Put a little south in your mouth with this delicious recipe for a smoked pimento cheese burger. Smoky home made pimento cheese and a reverse seared burger elevates cheeseburgers to new levels and makes it certain to be a hit at your next backyard cookout, tailgating adventure or weeknight family meal.
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Clint Cantwell, AmazingRibs.com President And BBQ Personality
When it comes to great burger recipes, this is the best of the 'wurst featuring a grilled bratwurst patty, charred peppers and onions, and a rich and creamy beer cheese sauce all served on a pretzel bun. Why decide between a bratwurst and a burger when you can have both in this mouthwatering brat burger recipe.
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Clint Cantwell, AmazingRibs.com President And BBQ Personality
Take a trip to the south thanks to this burger recipe featuring fried green tomatoes and comeback sauce. Green tomatoes are sliced, breaded, and deep fried to golden perfection. Crunchy with just a hint of tartness, the fried green tomatoes pair perfectly with the burger patty and a classic Southern comeback sauce.
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Meathead, AmazingRibs.com Founder And BBQ Hall of Famer
Green chile salsa takes ordinary burgers and makes them extraordinary. Green chile cheeseburgers can be found throughout New Mexico, featuring a serious dollop of a green chile salsa and slice of melted cheese to hold it in place. Here's an amazing recipe for making a delicious multipurpose green chile salsa.
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Clint Cantwell, AmazingRibs.com President And BBQ Personality
Packed full of flavor, this recipe for butter stuffed kangaroo burgers is an exotic alternative to traditional beef hamburgers. Plus, it's healthier! Given the complex and slightly earthy flavor profile of kangaroo meat, the key to this burger is finding flavors that complement the meat without overshadowing it.
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Meathead, AmazingRibs.com Founder And BBQ Hall of Famer
Here's how to make Greek Gyros starting with a lamb burger. Preparing these burgers is a snap and you might not go back to beef hamburgers. Served in a pita along with Greek tzatziki sauce, these flavorful ground lamb burgers are a great change of pace from traditional burgers at your next BBQ and grilling cookout.
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Clint Cantwell, AmazingRibs.com President And BBQ Personality
Step up your burger game with this recipe for Thai-style pork satay sliders with Asian slaw and spicy peanut sauce. Ground pork patties are seared to perfection then topped with a flavorful Asian inspired coleslaw and served with a homemade Thai peanut sauce similar to that served with satay meat skewers.
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Clint Cantwell, AmazingRibs.com President And BBQ Personality
Corned beef is taken to new heights with this delicious recipe for the Reuben burger. Corned beef brisket is ground into burger patties before being grilled to perfection. Inspired by the classic Reuben, this patty melt style burger features tangy sauerkraut, melted Swiss cheese, and Russian dressing on rye bread.
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Clint Cantwell, AmazingRibs.com President And BBQ Personality
Enjoy Thanksgiving all year long thanks to this delicious recipe for a turkey and stuffing blended burger. This is the ultimate Thanksgiving-inspired burger – a turkey and stuffing patty topped with sweet potato waffle fries, a tart and tangy cranberry barbecue sauce, and a buttery brioche bun! Let's all give thanks.
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