Burger Variations
Get ready to elevate your burger game with these irresistible Burger Variations! Whether you’re craving a classic, juicy beef patty, a lighter chicken option, or a hearty vegetarian black bean alternative, this recipe has something to satisfy every palate. Each patty is seasoned to perfection with garlic powder, salt, and pepper, then cooked to golden-brown perfection on a grill or skillet. Topped with melted cheddar cheese, crisp lettuce, ripe tomato slices, crunchy onions, tangy pickles, and your favorite condiments, these burgers are sandwiched in toasted buns for the ultimate bite. Perfect for weeknight dinners or backyard cookouts, this customizable recipe delivers maximum flavor with minimal effort.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 lb Ground beef (80% lean, 20% fat) OR ground chicken OR mashed black beans
- 1 tsp Salt
- 0.5 tsp Black pepper
- 0.5 tsp Garlic powder
- 4 Hamburger buns
- 4 Cheddar cheese slices
- 4 Lettuce leaves
- 4 Tomato slices
- 4 rings Sliced onions
- 8 slices Pickles
- 2 tbsp Ketchup
- 2 tbsp Mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp Olive oil
Instructions
In a mixing bowl, combine the ground beef (for classic burgers), ground chicken (for chicken burgers), or mashed black beans (for vegetarian burgers) with the salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Mix gently to combine without overworking the mixture.
Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and shape into patties about ¾ inch thick. Make a slight indentation in the center of each patty to prevent it from puffing up during cooking.
Preheat a skillet or grill to medium-high heat. Brush it lightly with olive oil to prevent sticking.
Cook the patties for about 3-4 minutes per side for beef, 4-5 minutes per side for chicken, or until browned and warmed through for black bean patties. If using cheese, place a slice on top of each patty during the last minute of cooking to melt.
While the patties are cooking, lightly toast the hamburger buns on the grill or under a broiler for 1-2 minutes until golden brown.
Assemble the burgers: Spread ketchup, mayonnaise, or Dijon mustard on the bottom half of each bun. Layer with lettuce, a burger patty, tomato slices, onion rings, pickles, and additional condiments if desired. Cover with the top half of the bun.
Serve immediately with your choice of sides, such as fries, coleslaw, or a simple salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
611 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 45.3 g | 58% | |
| Saturated Fat | 18.3 g | 92% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 116 mg | 39% | |
| Sodium | 1238 mg | 54% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 23.4 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.4 g | 59% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.7 g | ||
| Protein | 42.1 g | 84% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 280 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 4.3 mg | 24% | |
| Potassium | 686 mg | 15% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
