Three Hot Burger Toppings
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You’ve been known to sport a crop top, work a pair of mules and rock a bright-red lip. One thing’s for sure: You’re not afraid to be bold. So why should you settle for a burger topped with plain old lettuce and tomato? We’ve got three combos that are each guaranteed to give any burger patty--including our homemade version--personality. So whether you're in the mood for spicy Tex-Mex, savory steakhouse or creamy Mediterranean, you’ll be glad you gave those standard accoutrements a rest.
Ingredients
The Burgers
2 pounds ground beef or turkey
2 teaspoons garlic salt
1½ teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 buns, halved
The Tex-Mex
4 thick slices pepper jack cheese
4 large leaves green leaf lettuce
1 cup pico de gallo
1 avocado, sliced
Pickled jalapeños (optional)
The Steakhouse
8 strips bacon, halved
1 sweet onion, thinly sliced
Freshly ground black pepper
1⅓ cups crumbled blue cheese
The Mediterranean
1 cup Greek yogurt
3 tablespoons chopped parsley
1 cup chopped English cucumber
1 tablespoon lemon juice
¾ cup hummus
2 tomatoes, thickly sliced
1 red onion, sliced
Directions
1. Make the Burgers: Preheat a grill pan, griddle or large skillet over high heat. Meanwhile, season the ground meat with garlic salt and pepper, then form into 4 patties.
2. Transfer the patties to the hot pan and lower the heat to medium. Cook until dark brown and caramelized on each side, 6 to 9 minutes per side for hamburgers (5 to 7 minutes for turkey burgers). Transfer to a plate and keep warm.
3. Add the buns to the hot pan, cut side down, and cook until lightly toasted, about 1 minute.
4. Make the Tex-Mex: Put 1 slice pepper jack cheese on top of each burger. Place a leaf of lettuce on the bottom half of the bun, and top with the cheesy burger. Top the burger with 3 to 4 tablespoons pico de gallo and 3 or 4 avocado slices. Add jalapeños (if using), cover with the top half of the bun and serve immediately.
5. Make the Steakhouse: In a medium skillet, cook the bacon over medium-low heat until crisp, 5 to 6 minutes. Remove from the pan and drain on paper towels. Add the sliced onion to the pan, season with pepper, and cook until golden brown and caramelized, 15 to 17 minutes. Spoon 2 to 3 tablespoons caramelized onions onto the bottom half of the bun. Top with the burger and a rounded ⅓ cup scoop of crumbled blue cheese. Cover with the top half of the bun and serve immediately.
6. Make the Mediterranean: In a medium bowl, mix the yogurt with the parsley, cucumber and lemon juice to combine. Spread 2 tablespoons hummus onto the bottom half of the bun. Top with a few slices of tomato and red onion, and then the burger. Place 2 to 3 tablespoons of the yogurt sauce on top of the burger. Cover with the top half of the bun and serve immediately.
The Burgers
759 calories
54g fat
23g carbs
43g protein
3g sugars
The Tex-Mex
205 calories
16g fat
11g carbs
8g protein
4g sugars
The Steakhouse
429 calories
36g fat
8g carbs
18g protein
5g sugars
The Mediterranean
169 calories
8g fat
16g carbs
10g protein
6g sugars
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Note: The information shown is Edamam's estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist's advice.