Burger Variations

Here are a few variations from the same old burgers. This comes from Woman's Day magazine, Sept 2000 issue. NOTE!: If you choose to make just one type of burger, decrease the ground beef to 1 lb but keep the seasonings, bread and toppings to the original quantity amounts. Want some dogs to go with that? combine these with Dawg Variations :)

• Ready In: 22 mins
• Serves: 12

Ingredients

• 3  lbs lean ground beef

• Bistro Burgers

• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1⁄2 teaspoon thyme
• 2  loaves  French bread, halved
• 8  leaves lettuce (arugula or watercress)
• 1⁄4 cup cheese spread (garlic and herb)
• 4  ounces  roasted red peppers, sliced (bottled works good)

• Santa Fe Burgers

• 1  tablespoon chili powder
• 1  teaspoon cumin
• 1⁄2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon oregano
• 4  large flour tortillas
• 2  cups iceberg lettuce, shredded
• 1⁄4 cup salsa
• 1⁄4 cup sour cream
• 1⁄4 cup cilantro
• 1  avocado, peeled and sliced

• Meat Loaf Burgers

• 1⁄2 teaspoon  dry breadcrumbs
• 1⁄4 cup onion, chopped
• 1⁄4 cup ketchup
• 1  teaspoon garlic, minced
• 4  kaiser rolls
• 1⁄4 cup ketchup
• 1  tablespoon  horseradish sauce
• 4  slices bacon

Directions

1. Divide the ground beef equally into three medium bowls. Add ingredients for each burger variation UP TO THE BREAD TYPE and mix well. Form into four thick patties per each type.
2. Heat grill or broiler. Grill or broil about 6 minutes per side or till desired doneness.
3. Plate up with the toppings (the ingredients following the bread) onto the burgers.