Burger Recipes

McCormick's Firecracker Burger

"Ignite a burst of flavor in hamburgers with this vibrant blend of seasonings." Original recipe yield: 4 servings. Courtesy McCormick® & Company.

Ingredients:

• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
• 1 tablespoon McCormick® Parsley Flakes
• 3/4 teaspoon McCormick® Garlic Salt
• 1/2 teaspoon McCormick® Ground Black Pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon McCormick® White Pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon McCormick® Ground Red Pepper
• 2 bell peppers (red and green), seeded and cut in rings
• vegetable oil
• 4 slices Cheddar, Monterey Jack or American cheese
• 4 Kaiser rolls or hamburger rolls
• Lettuce

Directions:

• Mix together ground beef, onion and seasonings. Shape mixture into 4 burgers. Brush pepper rings with oil.
• Grill burgers and peppers over medium heat 8-12 minutes or until burgers are well-done (160 degrees F internal temperature), turning once.
• Add cheese to top of each burger for one minute before cooking is completed. Place on rolls. Top with pepper rings and lettuce.

Nutritional Info

Calories: 505, Fat: 25 g, Cholesterol: 99 mg, Sodium: 715 mg, Carbohydrates: 36 g, Protein: 34 g

The Works Steak Burger

"This burger works from the inside out. All the great flavors that are usually on the roll are already inside the burger." Original recipe yield: 4 servings. Courtesy McCormick® & Company.

Ingredients:

• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 1 1/2 teaspoons McCormick® Grill Mates® Montreal Steak Seasoning
• 2 tablespoons ketchup
• 4 slices bacon, crisp-cooked and crumbled
• 1/2 teaspoon McCormick® Dill Weed
• 1 medium onion, cut into 1/2 inch slices
• 4 slices American cheese
• 4 hamburger rolls
• Lettuce
• Tomato slices

Directions:

• In a bowl, mix together ground beef, Montreal Steak Seasoning, ketchup, bacon and dill weed. Shape into four patties.
• Brush onion slices with oil. Place patties and onion slices on grill over medium heat. Grill 8-12 minutes or until burgers are well-done (160 degrees F internal temperature) and onion is tender, turning once.
• Add cheese slices to each burger one minute before cooking is completed. Place on hamburger rolls. Top with lettuce and tomato.

Nutritional Information:

Calories: 563, Fat: 34 g, Cholesterol: 110 mg, Sodium: 1109 mg, Carbohydrates: 29 g, Protein: 34 g

Backyard Black Bean Burgers

"It's time to get grilling with these vegetarian burgers that are sure to add a slightly spicy kick." Original recipe yield: 6 servings. Courtesy Bush's® Best Beans

Ingredients:

• 2 (15 ounce) cans BUSH'S BEST Black Beans, rinsed and drained
• 1/2 cup whole wheat or all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup yellow cornmeal
• 1/2 cup chunky salsa
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon garlic salt
• Hamburger buns

Directions:

• Place beans in food processor; process until fairly smooth. Add flour, cornmeal, salsa, cumin and garlic salt. Process until well combined. Spoon mixture into 6 balls on a large plate and refrigerate at least 1 hour or up to 4 hours before cooking.
• Heat barbecue grill or ridged grill pan over medium heat. Coat grill or pan lightly with oil. Form each ball into a 4-inch patty about 1/2-inch thick. Place the patties on the grill or in pan and cook until browned and heated through, 4 to 5 minutes per side.
• Serve on hamburger buns with your favorite toppings with a side of BUSH's Baked Beans.

Sizzlin' Steak Burgers

"McCormick® Grill Mates® add a bold, zesty flavor to burgers. To add another flavor twist, top burgers with a gourmet cheese, such as Gruyere, Havarti, or crumbled blue cheese." Original recipe yield: 4 servings. Courtesy McCormick® & Company.

Ingredients:

• 1 teaspoon McCormick® Grill Mates® Montreal Steak Seasoning
• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 4 slices Gouda cheese
• 4 hamburger rolls

Directions:

• Preheat grill.
• Mix steak seasoning into meat and form meat into 4 equal-size patties.
• Grill patties 5-6 minutes on each side, or to desired doneness. Add a slice of cheese to each patty, 1 minute before cooking is completed. Serve on a roll.

Nutritional Info

Calories: 320, Fat: 16 g, Cholesterol: 59 mg, Sodium: 384 mg, Carbohydrates: 22 g, Fiber: 1 g, Protein: 20 g