Burger Deluxe Recipes

Steps:

• Form beef (if not using pre-formed vegetarian patties) into eight 4"-diameter, 3/4"-thick patties (don't pack too tightly). Using your thumb, make a small indentation in centers to help keep patties flat as they cook.
• Prepare grill for medium-high heat. Season patties with salt and pepper and grill until lightly charred on bottom, about 4 minutes. (Resist the temptation to press down on patties.) Flip and top with cheese, if using. Grill patties to desired doneness, about 4 minutes longer for medium. Serve patties on rolls with desired toppings.

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into eight 3/4-in.-thick patties. , Grill, covered, over medium heat for 5 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 160° and meat is no longer pink. Top each burger with a cheese slice. Grill 1-2 minutes longer or until the cheese begins to melt. Serve on buns.

Steps:

• Divide meat into 4 equal portions (about 6 ounces each). Place 1 portion on a work surface. Cup your hands around the meat and begin to gently shape it into a rounded mound. (Use light pressure as you shape so you don't pack the meat too tightly.) Lightly press down on the top of the meat with your palm to gently flatten it. Continue rotating and cupping the meat, patting the top of it occasionally, until you've formed a 4"-diameter, 3/4"-thick patty. Using your thumb, make a small indentation in the center to help keep the burger flat as it cooks. Transfer to a plate. Repeat with remaining portions.
• Build a medium-hot fire in a charcoal grill, or heat a gas grill to high. Season one side of patties with salt and pepper; place on grill, seasoned side down. Grill until lightly charred on bottom, about 4 minutes. Season other side, turn, and top with cheese. Grill to desired doneness, about 4 minutes longer for medium. Transfer burgers to buns and let stand for 3 minutes before serving.

Steps:

• Add 1/4 cup boiling water to the bulgur wheat in a small bowl and let it sit for about 1 hour it should bulk out to about double in size.
• Steam the mushrooms for 10 minutes or until tender.
• Separately steam the onions for about 10 minutes, or until translucent, do not combine with the mushrooms.
• Add 1/2 cup of water to the oats and let them soak for about 10 minutes, until soft.
• Drain any excess water from the bulgur wheat and oats then combine them with the steamed mushrooms, rice, cheeses, and spices in a food processor and pulse quickly 4 or 5 times until ingredients are chopped fine, but not pureed.
• You want a coarse texture with some identifiable chunks of grain, mushroom, and cheese.
• Pour the mixture into a bowl with the steamed onion and cornstarch, and mix well.
• Preheat the oven to 300 degrees and set a large skillet over medium/low heat.
• Spray the skillet with a light coating of olive oil cooking spray.
• Measure 1/2 cup at a time of the patty mixture into the pan and shape with a spoon into a patty.
• Cook the patties for 2 to 4 minutes per side, or until light brown on the surface.
• Arrange the patties on a lightly sprayed baking sheet and bake for 20 to 25 minutes in the oven.
• Be sure to turn them over halfway through the cooking time.
• You can serve the patties immediately or freeze them once they have cooled Frozen patties can be reheated by cooking in a lightly sprayed pan over medium heat, or a grill over low flame.
• You can also microwave for 30 seconds per side, however the pan or grill is best.

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine beef and steak seasoning, mixing lightly but thoroughly. Shape into twenty 1/2-in.-thick patties. Grill burgers, covered, over medium heat 3-4 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 160°., In a large bowl, combine lettuce, burgers, cheese, croutons, tomato, onion and pickles. Serve with salad dressing.Freeze option: Place patties on a waxed papper-lined baking sheet; cover and freeze until firm. Remove from pan and transfer to an airtight container; return to freezer. To use, cook frozen patties as directed, increasing time as necessary for a thermometer to read 160°.

Steps:

• In a medium bowl combine onions, mustard, relish, catsup, garlic powder, beef and oat bran.
• Throughly mix together.
• Shape into 4 patties.
• Broil 7- 10 minutes on each side.
• Slice hamburger buns in half, lightly toast.
• Top with meat patty, lettuce and alfalfa sprouts,if desired.
• Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Makes 4 burgers.
• Note: They can also be cooked on the grill; Add your favorite hamburger toppings.