10 scrumptious burger recipes to up your BBQ game

Burgers are a BBQ staple, beloved for their versatility and deliciousness. Whether you’re a fan of classic cheeseburgers or adventurous gourmet creations, there’s a burger recipe out there for everyone. Here are ten mouthwatering burger recipes that will make your next BBQ unforgettable.

1. Classic Cheeseburger

Ingredients:

• 1 lb ground beef (80% lean)
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 4 slices of cheddar cheese
• 4 burger buns
• Lettuce, tomato, onion, and pickles for topping
• Ketchup, mustard, and mayonnaise

Instructions:

1. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
2. Form the ground beef into 4 patties and season with salt and pepper.
3. Grill the patties for 4-5 minutes per side, adding cheese slices during the last minute of cooking.
4. Toast the buns on the grill.
5. Assemble the burgers with your favorite toppings and condiments.

2. Bacon Avocado Burger

Ingredients:

• 1 lb ground beef
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 4 slices of bacon, cooked
• 1 avocado, sliced
• 4 slices of pepper jack cheese
• 4 burger buns
• Lettuce, tomato, and red onion
• Chipotle mayo

Instructions:

1. Form the ground beef into 4 patties and season with salt and pepper.
2. Grill the patties for 4-5 minutes per side, adding cheese slices during the last minute of cooking.
3. Toast the buns on the grill.
4. Assemble the burgers with bacon, avocado slices, lettuce, tomato, red onion, and chipotle mayo.

3. Mushroom Swiss Burger

Ingredients:

• 1 lb ground beef
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
• 4 slices of Swiss cheese
• 4 burger buns
• Lettuce and caramelized onions
• Dijon mustard

Instructions:

1. Sauté the mushrooms in a pan until tender.
2. Form the ground beef into 4 patties and season with salt and pepper.
3. Grill the patties for 4-5 minutes per side, adding Swiss cheese during the last minute of cooking.
4. Toast the buns on the grill.
5. Assemble the burgers with sautéed mushrooms, lettuce, caramelized onions, and Dijon mustard.

4. BBQ Bacon Burger

Ingredients:

• 1 lb ground beef
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 4 slices of bacon, cooked
• 4 slices of cheddar cheese
• 4 burger buns
• Onion rings
• BBQ sauce

Instructions:

1. Form the ground beef into 4 patties and season with salt and pepper.
2. Grill the patties for 4-5 minutes per side, adding cheddar cheese during the last minute of cooking.
3. Toast the buns on the grill.
4. Assemble the burgers with bacon, onion rings, and a generous drizzle of BBQ sauce.

5. Spicy Jalapeño Burger

Ingredients:

• 1 lb ground beef
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 jalapeños, sliced
• 4 slices of pepper jack cheese
• 4 burger buns
• Lettuce, tomato, and red onion
• Sriracha mayo

Instructions:

1. Form the ground beef into 4 patties and season with salt and pepper.
2. Grill the patties for 4-5 minutes per side, adding pepper jack cheese during the last minute of cooking.
3. Toast the buns on the grill.
4. Assemble the burgers with jalapeño slices, lettuce, tomato, red onion, and sriracha mayo.

6. Blue Cheese Burger

Ingredients:

• 1 lb ground beef
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 4 oz blue cheese, crumbled
• 4 burger buns
• Arugula and red onion
• Garlic aioli

Instructions:

1. Form the ground beef into 4 patties and season with salt and pepper.
2. Grill the patties for 4-5 minutes per side.
3. During the last minute, top each patty with blue cheese.
4. Toast the buns on the grill.
5. Assemble the burgers with arugula, red onion, and garlic aioli.

7. Hawaiian Burger

Ingredients:

• 1 lb ground beef
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 4 pineapple rings, grilled
• 4 slices of Swiss cheese
• 4 burger buns
• Lettuce, tomato, and red onion
• Teriyaki sauce

Instructions:

1. Form the ground beef into 4 patties and season with salt and pepper.
2. Grill the patties for 4-5 minutes per side, adding Swiss cheese during the last minute of cooking.
3. Grill the pineapple rings until caramelized.
4. Toast the buns on the grill.
5. Assemble the burgers with grilled pineapple, lettuce, tomato, red onion, and a drizzle of teriyaki sauce.

8. Greek Lamb Burger

Ingredients:

• 1 lb ground lamb
• Salt, pepper, and oregano to taste
• 4 slices of feta cheese
• 4 burger buns
• Lettuce, tomato, and red onion
• Tzatziki sauce

Instructions:

1. Form the ground lamb into 4 patties and season with salt, pepper, and oregano.
2. Grill the patties for 4-5 minutes per side.
3. Toast the buns on the grill.
4. Assemble the burgers with feta cheese, lettuce, tomato, red onion, and tzatziki sauce.

9. Veggie Burger

Ingredients:

• 1 can black beans, drained and mashed
• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup grated carrot
• 1/4 cup chopped bell pepper
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp cumin
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 4 burger buns
• Lettuce, tomato, and avocado
• Garlic aioli

Instructions:

1. Mix the black beans, breadcrumbs, grated carrot, bell pepper, egg, cumin, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
2. Form the mixture into 4 patties.
3. Grill the patties for 4-5 minutes per side.
4. Toast the buns on the grill.
5. Assemble the burgers with lettuce, tomato, avocado, and garlic aioli.

10. Turkey Cranberry Burger

Ingredients:

• 1 lb ground turkey
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1/4 cup cranberry sauce
• 4 slices of brie cheese
• 4 burger buns
• Arugula
• Garlic mayo

Instructions:

1. Form the ground turkey into 4 patties and season with salt and pepper.
2. Grill the patties for 5-6 minutes per side, adding brie cheese during the last minute of cooking.
3. Toast the buns on the grill.
4. Assemble the burgers with cranberry sauce, arugula, and garlic mayo.