If you’re a fan of juicy, delicious burgers, then our best burger recipes are for you! These burgers make great menu items for cookouts, weekday dinners, game nights, and casual weekend gatherings.
The Best Burger Recipes
The hamburger, sometimes referred to as the humble burger, is the world’s most popular sandwich. In fact, it is half of all the sandwiches eaten on any given day. Its popularity is in its versatility, as burgers aren’t always two all-beef patties on a sesame seed bun. Patties can be made of different meats, vegetables, and meat substitutes. They can be sweet, spicy, savory, fancy, expensive, or cheap and easy. These best burger recipes are a great way to deepen your exploration, so give them a try and build yourself a better burger.
- The Best Burger Recipes
- Is grinding your own beef worth it?
- What kind of meat do you grind for burgers?
- 1) Easy Pastrami Burgers
- 2) Oklahoma Onion Smash Burgers
- 3) The Best Pellet Grill Burger
- 4) Steakhouse Blue Cheese Burgers
- 5) Stroganoff Burgers
- 6) The Michigan Olive Burger
- 7) Smash Burger Tacos
- 8) Whiskey Pulled Pork Burgers
- 9) Butter Burgers
- 10) Smoked Turkey Burgers
- 11) Gyro Smash Burgers
- 12) Chicken Burgers
Is grinding your own beef worth it?
Grinding your own meat will give you a fresher-tasting burger. You can lard it by adding fattier cuts or cold butter. It is also much less expensive than buying prepackaged ground beef. Make your own ground meat with a grinding attachment for your food processor or by using a high-quality blender.
What kind of meat do you grind for burgers?
Chuck and sirloin are popular choices for ground beef. However, you can throw in some brisket or plate underbelly (also called navel meat, used for making pastrami).
Remember that while we developed the best burger recipes for the grill, you can also cook them in a skillet on your stovetop or bake them at 375 degrees F in your oven.
1) Easy Pastrami Burgers
Have you ever tried pastrami burgers? If not, you are in for a treat. Legend says the pastrami burger originated in California in the early 1970s and was popularized in Salt Lake City, Utah. To this day, these burgers remain a beloved fast food item. Once you’ve tried a pastrami burger, you will understand just how delicious they are.
2) Oklahoma Onion Smash Burgers
Oklahoma Onion Smash burgers are incredibly delicious and easy to make on your flat-top grill, griddle, or skillet. This is easily one of our favorite burgers for casual gatherings or quick weekday dinners. They are so easy and delicious that you’ll eat more than one burger!
3) The Best Pellet Grill Burger
These pellet grill burgers are kissed with a bit of smoke and seared right before serving. The hot smoking process brings out the natural beefy goodness of these burgers that will have you coming back for more.
4) Steakhouse Blue Cheese Burgers
These homemade steakhouse blue cheese burgers are decadent and delicious. The patties are seasoned with minced bacon and onion seasoning. Once grilled, these juice patties are topped with crumbled blue cheese and caramelized onions. Fantastic!
5) Stroganoff Burgers
This Stroganoff Burger pays homage to our favorite burger joint in Salt Lake City, Utah, the Training Table. While they had amazing burgers, we were obsessed with the stroganoff burger. It was beefy, with delectable mushroom and sour cream toppings.
6) The Michigan Olive Burger
The Michigan olive burger is a beloved regional specialty, particularly associated with Lansing, Michigan. Our version starts with a smash burger patty, topped with cheese and a pimento-stuffed green olive and mayonnaise sauce.
7) Smash Burger Tacos
These trending smash burger tacos are a tasty treat and so easy to make! These burgers include a thin, crispy beef patty cooked right on the tortilla, then topped with cheese, lettuce, onion, and delicious burger sauce.
8) Whiskey Pulled Pork Burgers
We can agree that pulled pork sandwiches are delicious, but these Whiskey Pulled Pork Burgers take it to a whole new level. These flavorful burgers include pulled pork and coleslaw, a lightly seasoned beef (or pork) patty stuffed with bacon, all topped off with a whiskey BBQ sauce. These decadent burgers are worth it, and it is a great way to use leftover pulled pork!
9) Butter Burgers
If you enjoy a good burger, you need to try this butter burger recipe. The best part is that you can cook these burgers on your grill, griddle, or stovetop in a skillet.
10) Smoked Turkey Burgers
Yes, you heard that right! Take these delicious homemade turkey patties to the smoker for a fantastic treat. The low and slow smoke will increase flavor while keeping these turkey burgers juicy and tender. Serve them in a bun, or serve them wrapped in lettuce leaves for a hearty low-carb, keto-friendly meal!
11) Gyro Smash Burgers
These gyro smash burgers are a delicious combination of ground lamb and beef infused with herbs, then smashed against a soft pita on the griddle. Top with a creamy yogurt sauce, onion, and more!
12) Chicken Burgers
These mouthwatering Chicken Burgers are packed with delicious ingredients like red pepper and avocado! Serve these mouthwatering patties on a fresh toasted bun or wrapped in lettuce for a healthy, low-carb alternative.
