Burger recipes

The majority of consumers (57%) eat a burger at least weekly, according to Technomic’s Burger Consumer Trend Report. The report also points out that burger purchases are overwhelmingly driven by cravings. So how do you make a burger craveable? Start with quality ingredients and add signature touches, like these recipes do here. 

Pickled red onions, housemade spicy ketchup and a meat patty that combines equal parts ground brisket, short rib and sirloin set this burger apart. Celebrity chef Symon further signaturizes the burger by topping it with fontina cheese and Italian salami.

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Consumers are looking beyond beef in burger meat options, with 17% saying they would consider ordering a lamb burger, according to Technomic’s Burger Consumer Trend Report. At Sweet Basil restaurant, chef Anders forms ground lamb into slider-size patties, then tops the grilled mini-burgers with two onion preparations, mustard sauce and pickles.

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Blended burgers, which combine ground meat with chopped mushrooms, are gaining in popularity as plant-forward eating continues to trend. At Bareburger, a growing better-burger concept, chef Levin mixes ground boar with fresh oyster mushrooms and white mushrooms, seasoning the blend with ginger and tamari for an Asian accent. A topping of crispy mustard greens, Sriracha vinaigrette and pickled red onions completes the build.

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For customers who want their potatoes on the burger—not piled off to the side—the Easy Slider food truck is the place to go. Chef Perrini tops beef sliders with thin wedges of crisp baked potatoes, then treats them to classic garnishes of sour cream, grated cheese, chives and cooked bacon.

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Burgers made of bison meat have been a menu signature at Ted’s Montana Grill since it was founded 15 years ago. The Avalon burger, one of the chain’s best sellers, blends sweet and salty flavors with a hint of pepper. The sweetness comes from onions that have been caramelized with bacon, while blue cheese and melted Gruyere lend a salty edge to the recipe. Housemade roasted garlic aioli and crisp arugula complete the layering of flavors and texture.

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