Four Out-Of-The-Ordinary Burgers

​It’s no secret we are seriously addicted to burgers. But even the juiciest, most velvety and flavorful beef requires the occasional taste switch up. That’s when we put on our culinary caps and look for ways to make an already excellent burger extraordinary!
 
One way to do this is to switch out your burger toppings. Switching out your cheese, vegetables and toppings can bring out distinct flavors in the beef that maybe more subtle on a plain burger.

Four Out-Of-The-Ordinary Burger Recipes

Sriracha Burgers
 
The bun: 
A standard bun will do, or opt for Hawaiian-style or potato bun. The sweetness is a nice contrast the spicy sriracha.
 
Mix into the ground beef:  
1/4C onion, 1/4C soy sauce, 1/4C cilantro and 2 cloves of garlic
 
Top with:
Sriracha mayo, arugula, red onion and cilantro

Fruit and Nut Burgers
 
The bun: 
A whole-grain bun or artisanal roll complement the nuttiness of this burger.
 
Mix into the ground beef: 
2T walnuts, 1/4t salt, 1/4t pepper
 
Top with:
Sliced Granny Smith apple, Brie cheese, and 4t blackberry reserves

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Taco Burgers
 
The bun: 
An onion bun is delightful for this burger, but with so much crunch and flavor, you can also opt to go bunless. 
 
Mix into the ground beef: 
1/2C crushed tortilla chips, 1T cilantro, 1t cumin, 1t garlic, ¼ shredded Monterey Jack cheese and 1/4t pepper.
 
Top with:
Cheddar or Pepper Jack cheese, mayo, ketchup, tomato and jalapenos

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Persian Burgers
 
The bun: 
A soft whole-grain bun pairs nicely with the acidity of the tomato-mint salsa
 
Mix into the ground beef: 
3/4C grated zucchini, 1/3C red onion, 2 cloves of garlic, 1/4C whole wheat bread crumbs, 1/4C parsley, 1T chopped mint, 1t cumin, 1t coriander, 1/4t allspice, 1/4t chili powder, ¼ salt and a dash of pepper  
 
Top with:
Sliced cucumber and a salsa made of cherry tomatoes, chopped mint, lemon, olive oil, salt and pepper.
 
Most of the time, having a delicious, Kobe-crafted or grass-fed beef patty is all it takes to make a great burger. But sometimes, your taste buds are craving more. When that happens, you can curb those cravings with a quick bun change-out, a few beef patty add-ins and a stack of fresh toppings.