Stuffed Southwestern Burgers Recipes

Steps:

• Heat grill to medium heat.
• Mix meat, seasoning mix and 3 Tbsp. mayonnaise just until blended; shape into 12 (1/4-inch-thick) patties.
• Combine cheese and 2 Tbsp. salsa; spoon onto centers of 6 patties. Cover with remaining patties; pinch edges together to seal.
• Grill 5 to 6 min. on each side or until done (160ºF). Meanwhile, mix remaining mayonnaise and salsa until blended.
• Place lettuce on bottom halves of buns; top with tomatoes, burgers and mayonnaise mixture. Cover with tops of buns.

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Crumble beef and sausage over mixture and mix well. Shape into eight patties. , Grill, covered, over medium heat for 5-7 minutes on each side or until no longer pink. Top with cheese. Grill 1 minute longer or until cheese is melted. , Grill buns, cut side down, for 1-2 minutes or until toasted. Serve burgers on buns with lettuce, tomato and toppings.

Steps:

• Chop your garlic and veggies.
• Cook bacon in a large nonstick skillet over medium high heat until crisp. Wipe excess grease from pan and return skillet to heat.
• While bacon cooks, combine turkey meat, garlic, shallot or onion, thyme, cilantro or parsley, bell pepper, serrano or jalapeno pepper, cumin, hot pepper sauce, grill seasoning or salt and pepper. Divide mixture into 4 equal mounds then form meat into patties. Drizzle patties with vegetable oil to coat. Cook in skillet over medium high heat for 5 to 6 minutes on each side. Place sliced cheese over the patties in the last 2 minutes of cooking, use 1 or 2 slices for each patty, as you like.
• Pile cooked cheeseburgers into buns. Spread sweet relish or jelly on bun tops and set red leaf lettuce into place, using the relish or jelly as glue. Top cheeseburgers with 2 slices of cooked, crisp bacon or turkey bacon and lettluce. Then serve with tortilla chips, tossed salad and/or spicy o-nuts.

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a frying pan over a medium heat and fry the onion with a good pinch of salt for 15 mins until soft and translucent. Add the pancetta and cook for 5 mins more, then add the garlic and thyme, and cook for 2 mins. Remove from the heat and leave to cool for 15 mins.
• Tip the mince into a large bowl. Massage with your hands for 5 mins to tenderise the meat, then add the cooled onion mix, the breadcrumbs and egg yolk. Season generously. Divide evenly into four, weighing for accuracy, if you like. Mix the cheddar and mozzarella together. Form the beef portions into patties, patting each into a 10cm round. Divide the cheese mixture into four, and, in your hands, form each portion into a firm ball, then press into a roughly 4cm disc. Working one at a time, put a cheese disc into the centre of a beef patty, then bring the meat around the cheese to cover. Lightly pat with the palm of your hand to flatten slightly, then chill, covered, for at least 30 mins or up to 48 hrs.
• Make the sauce by whizzing the mayonnaise, mustard and herbs together in a small food processor. Stir through the gherkins, then cover and chill until ready to use.
• Light the barbecue. When the flames have died down, grill the burgers on each side for 4-5 mins until charred (if you don't have a barbecue, see tip, below). Wrap individually in foil and leave on the barbecue for 5-7 mins so the cheese centre melts.
• Grill the buns, cut-side down, for 1-2 mins until toasted. Spread all the cut sides with the sauce, then fill with the beef patties, lettuce, tomatoes and crispy onions.

Steps:

• Stuffing: Literally add all of the ingredients to a medium bowl, except the butter and veg stock. Mix well. Pinch off small bits of butter and drop into the mix. Add the vegetable stock and mix thoroughly. Set aside at room temp so that the liquid is absorbed.
• Guac: Mash the avocado, leaving small chunks. Add the remaining ingredients and mix, be careful not to over mix. Set aside at room temperature.
• Burgers: Again, add all of the ingredients to a large bowl and mix well.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Seperate the burger mix into 12 equal balls, and place on a long piece of waxed paper leaving 6" on all sides. Place another long piece of waxed paper on top. Using the palm of your hand, press the balls into 1/2" thick patties. Remove the top sheet of waxed paper.
• Place one heaping tablespoon of the stuffing mixture in the centre of 6 patties and press down slightly. Take care not to come too close to the edges as we will be placing another patty on top and sealing the edges.
• Place the remaining 6 patties on top of the stuffed patties. Press the edges firmly to create a seal. You may have to pick them up individually in order to make sure all egdes are sealed properly.
• In a large frying pan, heat the oil on medium high. Add the patties carefully and sear each side until golden brown, about 4 mins per side. Remove from pan and place directly onto the prepared baking sheet (sprayed with cooking spray or caoted with cooking oil). Place in the over and bake for 15-20 minutes,until the center is no longer pink.
• To serve, place a patty into each of the 6 cut rolls. Eat as is or garnish with sweet onion, sliced dill pickles, sliced tomato or lettuce, or all of the above! And most of all, enjoy!

Steps:

• Preheat greased barbecue grill to medium.
• In a large bowl, combine beef, fajita seasoning and pepper.
• Shape into 8 equal patties, about ¾ inch thick.
• Top 4 patties with cheese, tearing cheese slices as needed to fit patties.
• Cover with remaining patties, pressing edges to seal.
• Place hamburgers on grill, close lid and grill, turning once, for 8-10 minutes per side until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the center registers 160 degrees.
• Serve in buns with desired toppings.

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Crumble beef and sausage over mixture; mix well. Shape into eight patties. , Grill, covered, over medium heat for 5 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 160° and juices run clear. Top each burger with a cheese slice. , Grill 1-2 minutes longer or until cheese begins to melt. Serve on buns with the lettuce, tomato, avocado and mayonnaise or mustard if desired.