Cooking 101 » Easy Burger Recipes – Simple & Quick Methods for Cooking Burger http://cooking101.org An Online Guide To Quality Cooking Wed, 30 Mar 2011 10:19:35 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 How to Make a Veggie Burger http://cooking101.org/how-to-make-a-veggie-burger/ http://cooking101.org/how-to-make-a-veggie-burger/#comments Wed, 02 Sep 2009 22:55:20 +0000 riztys http://cooking101.org/?p=1006 Vegetarians go for plant-based food options, of course. But for some people who think that vegetarian meals are not enjoyable at all, well this veggie burger recipe can prove you wrong.

Ingredients:

  • 2 1/2 cups sprouted garbanzo beans (chickpeas) OR
    canned garbanzos, drained and rinsed
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine-grain sea salt
  • 1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • Grated zest of one large lemon
  • 1 cup micro sprouts, chopped (try broccoli, onion, or alfalfa sprouts – optional)
  • 1 cup toasted (whole-grain) bread crumbs
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil (or clarified butter)

Instructions:

  1. Steam sprouted garbanzos until tender for about ten minutes (ff you are using one). – For those using canned beans, combine these with eggs and salt in a food processor.
  2. Puree the mixture until you get a very thick, slightly hummus product.
  3. Pour the mixture into a mixing bowl and add in the cilantro, onion, zest, and sprouts. Stir in the breadcrumbs and let it sit for a few minutes to allow the crumbs to absorb the mixture.
  4. Moist the mixture with a little water to form them easily into one and a half inch patties.
  5. Heat oil in a skillet over medium fire. Add four patties, cover, and cook until the bottoms begin to brown.
  6. Turn the patties to the other side and cook until golden brown. Remove the patties from skillet and drain the excess oil.
  7. Cut each patty in half. Insert your favorite vegetarian filling and serve
  8. immediately. This makes 12 mini burgers.
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Ingredients:

  • 2 (6-ounce) cans solid white tuna, drained
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped celery
  • 1 tablespoon chopped pimiento, optional
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons prepared horseradish
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 350˚F.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the following: tuna, egg and bread crumbs. Stir the mixture lightly. Add the onions, celery, pimiento, lemon juice, horseradish, garlic, and pepper. Mix very well.
  3. Divide the mixture into four parts and form each into patties.
  4. Heat a non-stick pan and drizzle some oil on it. Fry the patties over medium heat until golden brown. Make sure to cover the pan for an even cooking.
  5. Flip each patty to the other side and cook for five minutes.
  6. Bake in the oven until golden brown and serve at once. This yields four servings.
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Ingredients:

  • 1 lb. hamburger or ground chuck
  • 1 small jar ragu or contadina pizza sauce
  • 1 can cream of mushroom soup
  • 1 8 oz. package shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 package hamburger buns

Instructions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 375˚F.
  2. Cut the burger buns in halves to make eight pieces. Spray a little oil on a 13×9 inch pan and arrange the eight halves of bread to fit inside. Set this aside.
  3. In a saucepan, sauté the hamburger until crumbly. Drain it well to remove excess oils. Add the pizza sauce, cream of mushroom soup, and cook until very well heated.
  4. Spoon a tablespoon of this mixture on top of the burger buns. Add some more if you like. Sprinkle grated cheese on top.
  5. Bake the buns until cheese melts and the edges are brown and bubbly.
  6. You may also add sliced olives, sautéed onions, bell peppers and mushrooms if you want a fully-loaded pizza burger.
  7. Serve the burgers while hot.
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Ingredients:

For the burgers:

  • 1kg or 2¼lb minced lamb (it’s best not to use extra-lean mince as the fat will help bind the burgers and keeps them juicy when cooked)
  • 2 garlic cloves, crushed
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 1-2 tbsp mango chutney
  • 3cm/1¼in piece of fresh ginger, peeled and grated
  • 1 red chili, de-seeded and finely chopped
  • ¼ tsp ground turmeric
  • 1 tsp coriander seeds, crushed
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds, crushed
  • flaked sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • oil, for brushing
  • flat bread, pita bread or burger buns, to serve

For the relish:

  • 6 ripe tomatoes, quartered, de-seeded and diced
  • 200g/7oz tub of Greek yogurt
  • bunch of fresh coriander, roughly chopped
  • 1 small red onion, finely chopped
  • squeeze of lemon or lime juice

Instructions:

  1. Place the lamb in a mixing bowl. Add the garlic, onion, mango chutney, ginger, chili, turmeric, coriander, and cumin. Season with salt and pepper and mix using the hands until well combined.
  2. Divide the mixture into 8 to 10 burgers and shape them into burger patties. Put them in the refrigerator at least 30 minutes before cooking.
  3. Brush a little oil on a grill to prevent the burgers from sticking. Barbecue the sides of the patties over medium heat for about five minutes on each side.
  4. In another bowl, mix together tomatoes, yogurt, coriander, onion, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Serve this mixture with the burgers as a dipping sauce or spread it inside bread buns and put the burger in. You can add seeded cucumbers and sliced tomatoes inside the buns if you like.
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Ingredients:

  • 1 pound ground white meat chicken
  • 2 cups coarse to fine fresh bread crumbs, divided (not canned)
  • 1/2 cup low-fat milk
  • 3 tablespoons grated sweet onion (or finely, finely minced)
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 3/4 teaspoon coarse grained salt
  • Cracked black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil

Instructions:

  1. In a mixing bowl, place the ground chicken. Fold in the milk, half cup of bread crumbs, onion, cayenne, salt and pepper. This makes a very wet mixture.
  2. Place the rest of the bread crumbs on a cookie sheet or dinner plate. Divide the chicken mixture into four or five parts, depending on what size you want.
  3. Shape each portion into burger patties using your clean, bare hands.
  4. Coat each patty with bread crumbs.
  5. In a large non-stick pan, heat olive oil over medium fire. Fry the patties until golden brown.
  6. Serve the chicken burgers while hot.
]]> http://cooking101.org/how-to-make-chicken-burgers/feed/ 0 How to Make Burger Patty http://cooking101.org/how-to-make-burger-patty/ http://cooking101.org/how-to-make-burger-patty/#comments Fri, 28 Aug 2009 22:37:00 +0000 riztys http://cooking101.org/?p=1019 Homemade burgers are not only good for your family’s meal. It’s also a good product to start up a small business. The recipe below is a surefire hit when it comes to homemade burgers.

Ingredients:

  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • Paprika
  • garlic (chopped)
  • spring onions (chopped)
  • onion (chopped) instead of spring onion. The flavor you can change to whatever flavor you like. Can add some brown sugar if you want it slightly sweet and if grilled it gives that nice caramelized looks.
  • BBQ sauce (thick ones, not the watery type) or liquid smoke also
  • binder used: 1 egg for 1lb meat and about 2 tablespoon breadcrumbs

Instructions:

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine all ingredients. Mix well using your hands but never overdo it. You can also use a dough mixer, but also do not overwork.
  2. Divide the mixture into four. Flatten each part to make a burger patty, and create a small hole in the middle about half an inch in diameter.
  3. Grill the patty in a slightly greased pan or griller. You would know that the patty is already done when the hole in the middle is fully closed.
  4. Just before lifting it off the griller put a slice of cheddar cheese on each burger patty. Allow the cheese to melt a little.
  5. Serve the burgers with salad, tomato, or onion stuffed in a bun.
]]> http://cooking101.org/how-to-make-burger-patty/feed/ 1 How to Make a Delicious Beef Burger http://cooking101.org/how-to-make-a-delicious-beef-burger/ http://cooking101.org/how-to-make-a-delicious-beef-burger/#comments Fri, 28 Aug 2009 21:52:05 +0000 riztys http://cooking101.org/?p=1021 This homemade beef burger recipe includes sundried tomatoes. This is a perfect recipe for kitchen bonding with your kids and making a delicious meal.

Ingredients:

  • 500 g minced beef
  • 1 medium sized onion
  • 1 medium sized egg
  • 6 sun dried tomatoes
  • 1 tsp. cumin seed
  • ¼ tsp. cayenne pepper
  • 4 white bread rolls
  • 4 slices of cheese
  • 1 tbsp. French or American mustard
  • 3 tbsp. tomato ketchup
  • 4 small lettuce leaves
  • Salt to taste

Instructions:

  1. Chop the tomatoes and sundried tomatoes. Set this aside.
  2. Cut the bread rolls in half. Toast the cut side lightly and allow them to cool.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, use your hands to mix the beef, onion, egg, tomatoes, cumin and cayenne pepper.
  4. Divide this mixture into four and form each of the parts into a burger shape. Put them in the refrigerator for an hour before cooking.
  5. Preheat the grill to medium heat. Grill the burgers until well-cooked, patting each side to prevent them from falling apart.
  6. Add a slice of cheese on top of the burger, two minutes before it is done. Slightly dust it with cayenne peppers if you want.
  7. Mix tomato ketchup and mustard and put the mixture on top of the burgers.
  8. To finish this recipe, top the burger with a slice of lettuce and put them in-between bread slices.
  9. Serve them with salads or baked beans for an excellent dish.
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Ingredients:

  • 2¼ pounds salmon fillet, skinned and de-boned
  • ½ cup scallions, minced
  • Six sesame rolls or hamburger buns
  • ½ cup Japanese bread crumbs
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
  • Two teaspoons ginger, minced
  • One teaspoon sambal oelek chili paste
  • One teaspoon garlic, minced
  • ¾ cup mayonnaise
  • Three cups purple cabbage, shaved
  • Three cups green cabbage, shaved
  • ½ cup red onion, shaved
  • One egg, lightly beaten
  • One teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper, crushed
  • Kosher salt
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • ¼ cup plus 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • ¼ cup plus 1½ teaspoons soy sauce
  • Three tablespoon rice wine vinegar
  • Two teaspoons toasted sesame oil
  • One tablespoon toasted sesame seeds

Instructions:

  1. Cut the salmon fillet into about 1-inch pieces and put it inside a food processor. Pulse the pieces till they are finely chopped. In a mixing bowl, add the chopped salmon, Japanese bread crumbs, ¼ cup of minced scallions, 2 tablespoons of cilantro, minced ginger, beaten egg, chili paste, garlic, ½ teaspoon of salt, and 1½ teaspoon of soy sauce. Mix all these ingredients together. Make sure they blend in well. Now divide this mixture into 6 portions. Form patties about 4-inch wide and ¾-inch thick out of this mixture. Lay them down on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Cover them with a plastic wrap.
  2. Meanwhile, add the remaining soy sauce in a saucepan, along with sugar and cook the mixture for about 2-3 minutes. The content of the saucepan should turn into syrup. Remove it from the heat, and allow it to cool down. Once the syrup has cooled down, add about 1½ tablespoon of this soy glaze to the mayonnaise. Refrigerate the mayonnaise.
  3. Now, mix the purple cabbage, green cabbage, the remaining scallions, red onions, ¼ cup of vegetable oil, rice wine vinegar, 2 tablespoon of cilantro, sesame oil, ½ teaspoon of salt, and crushed red pepper together. Toss the mixture well, so that all the ingredients get mixed properly. Sprinkle some toasted sesame seeds on this mixture and refrigerate it.
  4. Put a skillet over medium heat, and add 2 tablespoons of oil in it. Season both sides of the salmon burgers with kosher salt and place them on the skillet. Cook them till both the sides turn golden brown in color. You can garnish the salmon burgers with soy mayonnaise and sesame slaw.
]]> http://cooking101.org/how-to-make-salmon-burgers/feed/ 3 How to Make Turkey Burgers http://cooking101.org/how-to-make-turkey-burgers/ http://cooking101.org/how-to-make-turkey-burgers/#comments Sun, 12 Apr 2009 03:24:09 +0000 admin http://cooking101.org/?p=503 Not many are aware of the turkey burgers’ low-fat and high-protein content. These burgers may not grace the menus of the big fast-food giants, but they are extremely popular with health-conscious people. These burgers are easy to make, and do not even take much time.

Ingredients:

  • One pound turkey, grounded
  • ½ small onion, finely chopped
  • Olive oil
  • ½ beaten egg
  • ¼ cup of fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 jalapeno pepper, chopped
  • ½ teaspoon of Dijon mustard
  • Two tablespoons of French herbed bread crumbs
  • Salt (to taste)
  • Pepper (to taste)

Instructions:

  1. In a large mixing bowl, put together the ground turkey, onion, egg, cilantro, jalapeno pepper, Dijon mustard, breadcrumbs, salt, and pepper, and mix them together. In case the mixture becomes sticky, add more breadcrumbs to it.
  2. Now shape this mixture into patties. You can decide about the size of these patties as per your liking. Coat each of these patties with olive oil so that they do not stick to the surface while they are being cooked.
  3. You may fry or grill these burgers. Cook them for about 5 minutes on both sides. You may serve with mayonnaise or salad if you like.
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