Boundy - Hamburger Cookbook: Delicious Burger Recipes That Are Juicy and Simple to Make

A burger consists of one or two cooked patties made fromground meat (more so beef), place between two slices of aroundish bun. Burger is a universal favorite, they are servedfromroad-sidestalls, inhigh-classrestaurants, parties,barbecues or from your own back-yard or kitchen. Can beserved at anytime, anywhere and in any form. Hamburger isa very versatile dish.

In this cookbook, the variations of hamburger are endless, so much like the humble sandwich. Whichever culture orregion the burger is introduced to, they have managed to puttheir own unique spin on it which has given us endlessoptions to choose from. Even better, hamburgers can bemade within minutes from your very own kitchen with endless possibilities. There is more than one way to get thetraditional beef patty done. It can be fried, grilled, broiled orsteamed.

Dive right in This Hamburger Cookbook as it walks youthrough some creative and delicious burgers you will notregret preparing!

A delicious bacon burger with a rich squeaky cheese flavor.Serves: 4Time: 20 mins. plus, chilling time.Ingredients:

bacon slices (4 thick)
packed raw brown sugar (1/4 cup)
ground chuck (2 lb.)
cheese curds (3/4 cup, chopped)
salt and pepper
hamburger buns (4)
Toppings (tomato/onion slices and lettuce)

Directions:1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.2. Lay slices of bacon out on an unheated broiler pan.Sprinkle each with brown sugar and place into the oven.3. Cook for 10 minutes or until crispy. When cooled, chopinto bits and set aside.

4. To prepare the patties; divide the meat into 8 balls. Pressdown until you have a round disk, roughly high x 4. Setfour of them aside.

5. Divide the bacon bits and cheese into 4 even portions andplace each one to its burger. Ensure there is no bacon orcheese escaping the perimeter of the rim around each patty.

6. Cover the top with the other four patties and pinch theedges to close. Refrigerate for roughly 1 hour to get firm.7. Seasonwithsaltand pepper whenremoved fromrefrigerator.

8. If using charcoal: oil a rack, lay patties and cook overmedhot coals for 10 minutes. Carefully turn and grill for 10 minutes (160F). Around the last minute, thereabout, toastthe cut faces of the buns.

9. If you are using gas; Put the grill on full blast to heat thespace and then set to medium-hot. Oil a rack, lay patties andcover.

10. Place the burger on a bun. Top with tomatoes, onion,lettuce and any other sauces you desire. A yummy, meatless burger. With this delectable burger, no one will miss the meat.Serves: 4Time: 35 mins.Ingredients:

1 clove garlic (finely minced)
tsp salt
2 tbsp. olive oil
4 portobello mushrooms
4 chunky slices of country-style sourdough bread

(cut in half and lightly toasted)
cup red peppers (sliced and roasted)
cup tomato (chopped)
cup crumbled feta cheese
2 tbsp. chopped olives
1 tbsp. vinegar (red wine)
tsp. oregano
2 cups mixed baby salad greens

Directions:1. Heat the grill on high, then lower the temperature to medium-hot.

2. On the open grill, lay the pepper. Every few minutes giveit a quarter of a turn. Grill for 15-20 minutes or until charredand a little floppy.

3. Using the side of a knife, mash garlic and salt until it'stotally smooth. Add 1 tbsp. of oil to the mixture and mix thispaste in a dish. Brush the oil mixture lightly over portobellos,then brush one side of each slice of bread.
4. Mix together in a bowl, the roasted red peppers, olives, thetomato, vinegar, feta, oregano and the remaining oil. Toss in the baby greens.

5. Grill mushroom roughly 4 minutes per side or until tender(dont overcook).6. Allow bread to get a little crispy on the grill; 1 minute perside.

7. Layer the mushrooms on four of the slices of bread (topside down); spoon the red pepper salad over the top andperch the remaining bread at the side.

An AllAmerican burger that will tantalize your taste budsand put a smile on your face!Serves: 4Time: 30 mins.Ingredients:

1 1b. ground beef
4 hamburger buns (cut in halves and toasted)
salsa (fresh or bottled)
tsp. salt
tsp. black pepper
2 tbsp. ketchup
1 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 tbsp. steak sauce (your preference)
1 tsp. sugar
Oil (a tiny splash)
1 tsp. vinegar
1 clove garlic (minced)
hot pepper sauce (5 dashes)
toppings:lettuce/cucumber slices/Radish

Halves/cornichonsFresh Salsa:

1 cup red and yellow tomatoes (flesh only, chopped)
3 tbsp. red onion (finely sliced)
2 tbsp. cilantro (freshly chopped)
1 serrano chili (fresh, finely chopped)
1 tbsp. lime juice (freshly squeezed)
1 tsp. pure honey

Directions1. Set your gas or charcoal grill to mediumhigh heat.2. Combine all ingredients in a small container for salsa andchill.

3. For sauce, combine into a small pot, Worcestershire sauce,ketchup, steak sauce, hot sauce, vinegar, sugar, tiny splash of oil and garlic. Bring to a boil then lower heat. Simmeruncovered for roughly 5 minutes. Put aside for later use.

4. Add salt and pepper to ground meat and mix together.Next, shape into 4 patties: thick.

5. Place patties directly above heat, on an oiled grill rack.Grill for 16-18 minutes or until internal temperature is
160F. Turn only once and baste often with sauce.

6. Place burgers on the buns topped with salsa and yourchoice of toppings. Serve. A Columbian favorite. The cheese gives it a rich flavor thatwill excite your palate.Serves: 6Time: 25 mins.Ingredients:

1 lb. ground sirloin
1 lb. ground chuck
1 tsp. salt
tsp. pepper
6 hamburger buns
pimento cheese (see below)

Pimento Cheese:

1 Shallot, (finely sliced, chopped and diced)
1 block sharp cheddar cheese, (8 oz. grated)
cup mayonnaise (regular)
2 oz. pimentos (take from a jar)
coarse ground black pepper to taste

Directions:1. Prepare coals to medium-hot; if you are using gas, preheat,then reduce heat to medium.

2. To prepare pimento cheese: Mix together the shallot andthe cheese. Mix in the mayonnaise until the mixture becomesfirm (holding together). Stir in the pimentos, adding a littleof the liquid from the jar for added flavor. Season and placein the refrigerator until needed.
3. Mix together the grounded meats with salt and pepper.Divide into six patties (Indent the middle of the patties so that it will be easier to cook all the way through).

4. Place on a rack, brush with olive oil and set directly overthe heat. Grill until golden brown, turning only once at thehalfway point (1012 min). Immediately as they leave thegrill, top them with a spoon of pimento cheese and pop theminto the buns.