61 Incredible Burger Recipes That Can’t Be Beat
Whether you choose all-beef cheeseburgers, turkey burgers piled high with fixings or meatless veggie patties—you can’t go wrong with burgers.
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Our Best Ideas for Burgers
When it comes to burgers, there’s truly something for everyone. The purists can go all-beef, topped with melty cheese and tucked into a toasted bun; those who want a twist can reach for a flavorful patty made from pork, turkey or even veggies, piled high with all the best fixings. No matter what you choose or how you top it, it’s sure to be delicious. And, making the perfect burger is easy as long as you’ve got the basics down—and a few good recipes you can rely on. That’s where we come in. We’ve rounded up all the variations you need for cookouts, summer grilling and more, starting with Trisha's cheese-stuffed patties. She recommends three different choices of cheese for the filling, proving just how easy it is to tailor this recipe based on your taste or what you have on hand.
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Blackstone Classic Smash Burgers
The appeal of a smash burger is the way the craggy edges crisp and how quickly it cooks. For our double-patty version made on a Blackstone ® flat-top style grill, we tried several different techniques. While we loved pressing the patties into onions on the griddle, it left less surface area for the meat to caramelize. Our fix was to split the difference by pressing one patty into golden onions and cook one patty plain for maximum browning and crispiness. The result is the best of both worlds: a burger loaded with flavor and texture. We would not want it any other way.
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Steakhouse Burger
A steakhouse-inspired sauce brings out the juicy flavors of this burger.
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Bobby's Perfect Burger
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Grilled Lamb Burgers with Grilled Feta Pasta Salad
Change up your next picnic with these flavorful lamb burgers. Prep the meat and cook the pasta ahead, so everything comes together quickly once you get to the grill at your picnic site. If you’d like to make this on a full-size grill at home, you can cook everything at once and remove the ingredients as they finish cooking.
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Throwdown's Green Chile Cheeseburgers
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Black Bean Burgers
The perfect meatless dish and pantry meal all in one! Black beans make great alternative patties AND they won't shrink duriing cooking.
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Turkey Burgers
Whether it’s on the grill or in a pan these turkey burgers cook best when slightly charred and golden.
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Guy's Killer Inside Out Burger With Worcestershire Tomato Ketchup
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Buffalo Chicken Burgers
Enjoy one of your favorite comforts food in burger form! The buffalo wing sauce is a simple way to get that classic spicy flair into the patty.
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BBQ Burgers
Like a complete picnic in one bite, this burger features homemade BBQ sauce and creamy coleslaw on top. Add potato chips if you're craving some extra crunch!
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Steakhouse Burgers
Kardea’s sky-high burgers are stacked with iceberg lettuce, fried onions, blue cheese dressing and bacon.
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Burger with Taleggio, Pancetta and Onion-Mustard Relish
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Bobby's Cedar Planked Burgers
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Hawaiian Burger
Every bite of these burgers is an explosion of sweet and savory flavor, thanks to the juicy pineapple and an umami-packed mayo spread.
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Rachael's Southwest Turkey Burgers
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Guy's Legit Veggie Burger
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Bobby's Tuna Burgers With Tapenade Aioli
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Bacon, Onion and Cheese Stuffed Burger
Fried bacon, chopped onion and sharp Cheddar — Sunny's got everything you like ON a burger and she's putting it IN a burger.
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Braised Oxtail Burger
If you're into project cooking and flexing your culinary muscles, this is the burger to make this summer. It take a bit of time and effort but you'll learn some new techniques — and end up with a chef-quality buger to boot!
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The Sandwich King's Smashed Sausage and Pepper Burgers
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Perfect Beef Burgers
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Tyler's Burger Bar
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Tangy Meatloaf Burgers
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Bundt Pan Burger
Your Bundt pan is no longer just for cakes! We used it to create this giant, lovely hamburger bun and filled it with juicy patties and all your favorite burger toppings.
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Perfect Salmon Burgers
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Perfect Turkey Burgers
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The Brick Burger
Guy Fieri raises the bar when it comes to burgers. To achieve this gooey, cheesy, extra-juicy burger you’ll need two bricks. The pressure turns the burger into a panini -ike sandwich with a nice crispy crust.
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Perfect Veggie Burgers
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Perfect Pork Burgers
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Mushroom and Beef Blended Burgers for the Grill
Not all blended beef and vegetable burgers are sturdy — or flavorful enough — to stand up to the grill. Our version is packed with meaty mushrooms and sweet potato, and is crowned with bold toppings like pepper jack, charred poblanos, pickled jalapenos and a grilled-scallion mayo. A little egg and cornstarch help the patty stay together on its journey on and off the grates, resulting in a juicy burger everyone will love.
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Ultimate Backyard Burger
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Giada's Prosciutto Lamb Burgers
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Michael Symon's Fat Doug Burger
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Guberburgers
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Chorizo Burgers
Ree’s chorizo patties are packed with flavor thanks to the addition of diced green chiles. Topped with crisp bacon and a sunny-side-up egg, these burgers are sure to become one of your new favorites.
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Taco Burgers
Giada has all the classic flavors of a Tex-Mex taco here — but in burger form. Better yet, they're done cooking in just 15 minutes.
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Manchego-Stuffed Pork Burgers
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Sandra's Ale House Burgers
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Chesapeake Burgers
Why have one burger when you can have two? Stack two Old Bay-seasoned patties together on a toasted English muffin for a doubly delicious bite.
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Wild Mushroom-Cheddar Burger
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Cheyenne Burger
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Swiss Mushroom Burgers
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Bobby's Louisiana Burger
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Turkey-Pepperoni Burgers
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Portobello Burger
Going the vegetarian route? Soak your portobellos in a balsamic vinegar blend, guaranteeing more flavor in every burger bite.
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Sliders
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The Big Marc
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Tuna Steak Burgers
Sink your teeth into this juicy, thick burger – from the sea! The taste of tuna will melt in your mouth and your taste buds will tingle with the tangy and spicy chipotle mayo sauce.
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Burger
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Smashed Burgers
The name says it all! To create more flavor in your burgers “smash” the patties in a heated skillet to get it closer to the flames.
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Grilled Burgers
Proof that the simplest recipes are often the best. If you're looking for a classic recipe that you can tailor to your taste, this is the one.
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Hawaiian Burgers
This sweet-and-savory burger is a must-try. It's bursting with delicious flavor thanks to the grilled pineapple, honey and teriyaki sauce.
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Butter Burgers
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Ropa Vieja Burgers
Assemble a mighty burger with layers of cooked veggies, seasoned beef and slices of melted cheese. Yum!
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Bobby's Turkey Burgers
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Barcelona Burgers
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Miami Burger
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Philly Burger
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Dallas Burger
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Arthur Avenue Burger
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