National Burger Day
August 02, 2022
Isn't it wonderful when a celebration revolves around enjoying delectable food? On National Hamburger Day, you can celebrate and enjoy this tasty well-known dish with your family and friends while soaking in the warm sun! Burgers can be prepared in a variety of ways and served with a range of delicious toppings! Show your love of burgers this August 25th by utilizing your grill to cook up some juicy burgers everyone will love. Cambridge offers fully assembled grills that come with grand conveniences that barbecue aficionados put on their wish lists. Durable Cambridge hardscape materials and polished granite countertops make your cooking experience a delightful breeze!
Barbecue Bacon Cheeseburger
Spice up your classic burger with this Barbecue Bacon Cheeseburger! Its crispy bacon and onion rings add a pleasant crunch and delicious taste! The Worcestershire sauce and brown sugar enhance the flavor of the beef and add a touch of sweetness.(recipe and photo courtesy of tastesoflizzyt.com)
• 1 ½ pounds ground chuck
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 2 teaspoons Worchestire sauce
Optional toppings:
• 4-8 slices cheddar cheese
• sliced tomatoes
• french fried onions (or sliced red onions)
• cooked bacon slices
• ¼ cup BBQ sauce
• lettuce
• 4 burger buns
Directions:
1. In a large bowl, gently mix ground beef with seasonings and Worchestire sauce. Be careful not to overmix.
2. Form 4 large patties with the ground beef and set to the side.
3. Preheat the grill to at least 400º Fahrenheit. Once grill has preheated cook burgers 4-5 minutes per side, or until your desired level of "done".
4. Once burgers are just about done, top burgers with 1-2 slices of cheese. Continue to cook to allow cheese to melt.
5. To assemble burgers, add lettuce to the top of the bottom bun, then a burger, then onions, tomatoes and bacon. Spread about a tablespoon of BBQ sauce over the bottom of the top bun.
6. Close the burgers and serve.
Mustard Crusted Cheeseburgers
This burger is built with classic flavors using American cheese, onions and dill pickles. Its mustard crusted bun gives a unique punch of flavor that will have everyone coming back for more! (recipe and photo courtesy of girlscangrill.com)
• 1 lb ground beef 80/20 blend
• kosher salt
• course ground black pepper
• 1/4 cup yellow mustard
• 1/3 cup beef tallow melted
• 1/2 white onion thinly sliced
• 8 slices American cheese
• 16 dill pickle slices
• 8 hamburger buns
Directions:
1. Divide the ground beef into eight 2-ounce portions. Shape into patties.
2. Season both sides with salt and pepper. Spread mustard on one side.
3. Melt the beef tallow in a pot or in the microwave.
4. Heat a griddle to medium high. Brush the griddle with the melted beef tallow.
5. Add the patties, mustard side down. Add a handful of sliced onions on top of each patty. Cook, until the patties develop a crust. Flip.
6. Top each patty with American cheese, two pickles and a top bun.
7. Continue cooking for a few minutes, until the meat is cooked through and the cheese is melted. Transfer to a platter with the bottom buns.
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