Upgrade Your Burgers

By lorik

Ingredients

• Ham & Cheese Burger:
• 1/2 lb Deli-sliced smoked ham, finely chopped in a food processor
• 3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 lb ground beef chuck
• Lamb Burgers:
• 1/2 lb ground lamb
• 1 lb ground beef chuck
• Barbecue Burgers:
• 1/2 lb barbecue brisket (finely chopped)
• 1 lb ground beef chuck
• Spicy Burgers:
• 1/2 lb fresh chorizo, casings removed
• 1 lb ground beef chuck
• Lean Burgers:
• 1/2 lb ground turkey
• 1 lb lean ground beef sirloin
• Pastrami Burger:
• 1/2 lb deli-sliced pastrami, finely chopped in a food processor
• 1 lb ground beef chuck
• Bacon Burgers:
• 1/2 lb thick sliced bacon, pureed until smooth in a food processor
• 1 lb ground beef chuck
• Andouille Burgers:
• 1/2 lb cooked andouille sausage, sliced then finely chopped in a food processor
• 1 lb ground beef chuck

Details

Adapted from foodnetwork.com

Preparation

Step 1

Each blend makes 4 patties. Indent burgers with your thumb on one side before grilling or pan frying. Allow burgers to chill for 20 minutes after forming. Dip raw patties in ice water for about 30 seconds, then immediately put on grill or in preheated skillet. Cook for 6-8 minutes per side, or to desired doneness.

Try topping with a sauce of Mayonnaise, an equal amount of ketchup and some chopped pickles.