Quick and Easy Burger Recipes Are Very Simple
Walk into any restaurant and take a gander at the different burger varieties. The constant ingredients are bun and burger. The uniqueness of each lies in the toppings. You can use the very same concept at home. Below you’ll find a few simple quick and easy burger recipes to get you started.
First up is a fantastic sweet pepper burger. For this pepper pleaser you’ll need about a pound of ground beef (extra lean), sweet pepper relish, a dash of mustard, a little salt, a smidge of ground black pepper along with some grated red onion. Cook each side of your burger for approximately 6 to 7 minutes, or until you get it perfectly done for your taste buds. Mix your other ingredients and heat. Warm the buns and place it all together for a delicious sweet pepper burger.
You’ve probably enjoyed a McChicken or two in your time and you can create a similar version at home in no time. Use the same relish ingredients you did for the above sweet pepper burger recipe and use chicken instead of beef. Cook the chicken until done, mix the relish, heat the buns and add it all together. Viola! A sweet pepper chicken burger ready to be devoured.
A Quick and Easy Burger – The Peanut Satay Burger
Let’s mix things up a bit and try something a little bit western and a little bit Asian — the peanut satay burger. Again, you’ll need about a pound of ground beef, some crunchy peanut butter, a tad of cumin, small can of tomato paste, handful of chopped onions, seasoned bread crumbs and of course, the burger buns. This time you’ll mix all ingredients in with the hamburger meat. Form your patties and cook until desired you reach the desired result; rare, medium rare, well done, etc. Slap these burger on the buns and service along side a fresh salad and some plum sauce. Dinner is done in a flash!
For a German burger simply add about 2 Tbls of your favorite beer, a smidgen of caraway seeds to add to the ground beef for the patties and a handful of Swiss cheese and some sauerkraut for the topping mixture. Feel free to add in the traditional burger toppings as well, like sliced onion, lettuce and tomato. Cook the burgers, place on the bun, top with plenty of heated sauerkraut and Swiss cheese and you’ve created a German burger delight!
Want a sweeter quick and easy burger recipe? Here’s a great recipe for a honey ginger burger. To prepare this dish add 2 Tbls of ginger powder, one beaten egg and a dash of soy sauce to your hamburger meat. Mix well and set aside in the refrigerator for a couple hours to marinate. When you’re ready to get cooking, shape your burger patties, set in the broiler for about 4 to 5 minutes, turn the patties over and broil for another 4 to 5 minutes. Place the patties on the buns, top with any relish of your choosing and serve.
Every country and region has a specific specialty for burgers. One or two unique ingredients is all it takes to completely change the taste. For those who don’t partake in the red meat frenzy, use chicken, turkey or even fish for an added variety. Alternate with chips or fries, or even a nice side salad to keep out of the humdrum routine of burger meals. With a little creativity and a few kitchen spices you can make a different burger for every occasion!
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