RECIPES Anatomy of a Delicious Burger

BEST CHEESES FOR BURGERS

Americanliterally an American classic Brie-ooey, gooey and rich in flavor Cheddar-we think a sharp is the way to go Goat-bright and tangy flavor Montery Jackmelts like a king Pepper Jackspicy zing

Anatomy of a DELICIOUS BURGER

It’s grilling, backyard BBQ, outdoor- gathering season, and the star of the show in our opinion?

THE BURGER.

BY KRISTINA CASE

BOBBY FLAY’S BEST BURGER TIPS:

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The Perfect Burger Patty

RECIPE BY WWW.WHOLESOMEYUM.COM

1 lb ground beef 1 tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce 1/2 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp sea salt 1/2 tsp black pepper

Place all ingredients in a large bowl. Work through using your hands until just combined, being careful not to overwork the meat. Shape into 1/2 in. thick patties, about 1/4 pound each. Make a thumb print in the center of each patty to keep the burgers from bulging out when cooking. Preheat a grill or pan to mediumhigh heat. Add the burgers and cook 4-5 minutes with the lid closed, until browned on the bottom and the only juices visible are no longer red. Do not push down on the burgers or move them around. Flip over and cook 2-3 minutes for medium, or until done as desired. Remove burgers from heat. Let the burgers rest for a few minutes before serving.

 Mac-n-cheese  Coleslaw  Chili  Roasted Hatch Chilies  Cheetos  Hashbrowns  Pastrami  Sauerkraut  Fried egg  Any kind of onion: carmelized, crispy, pickled, raw  Pulled pork

TIP: best beef or burgers is ground chuck at 80/20 fat content.

best combos

THE TACO BURGER

Mix in a can of green chiles with your beef patty recipe and taco seasoning. Top with onion, lettuce, tomatoes, pepper jack cheese, avocado, pickled jalapenos, and a simple sauce made of sour cream, salsa, and taco sauce.

SUNRISE BURGER

Bacon, cheese, sunny- -side-up-egg, avocado, tomato, and garlic aioli

CUBAN BURGER

A Cuban sandwich in a burger! These burgers are topped with deli smoked ham, cheese, pickles, mayo, and mustard.

THE HAWAIIAN

Hawaiian dinner rolls, swiss cheese, pineapple slices, bacon, BBQ or teriyaki sauce, and lettuce.

all about the bun!

Our favorites: • Ciabatta Roll • Kaiser Roll • Onion Roll

THE PATTY MELT BURGER

BBQ sauce, Smoked Gouda, bacon, carmelized onions, and white bread for the bun (toasted).

GREEK BURGER

Top with cucumber, tomato, feta cheese, onions, and tzatziki sauce. You can mix in lamb burger with beef.

• Potato Roll • Pretzel Roll • Sesame Seed Bun • Bagels

top it! sauces

Sauce it up! Top your burgers with these delicious sauces:

Ultimate Burger Sauce

Gimmedelicious.com 1/2 cup mayonnaise 2 tbsp ketchup 2 tbsp sweet relish or minced pickles with a little juice 1 tbsp Dijon mustard or french/ thousand Island Dressing ½ tsp EACH garlic powder onion powder, chili powder Salt & black pepper to taste Stir until combined.

Zingy Chipotle

1 ½ tsp lime juice 1 tsp minced chipotle child in adobe sauce 1 tsp adobe sauce Stir in desired amount of mayo.

Hoisin Ketchup

1/4 cup ketchup 1 tbsp hoisin sauce 1 tbsp reduced sodium soy sauce 1/2 tablespoons lime juice

Blue Cheese Sauce

Simplyrecipes.com 3 ounces blue cheese, crumbled plus more for garnish 3 tbsp buttermilk 2 tbsp sour cream 1 clove garlic, minced 1 tsp lemon juice 1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper 1/4 tsp ground mustard powder 1/4 tsp kosher salt