Veggie Burgers

veggie burger
Photo by pancakejess

Ingredients
1 Tablespoon Olive Oil,divided
1/2 Cup Minced Onion
1/2 Cup Minced Green or Red Pepper
1/2 Cup Minced Carrot
1/2 Cup Minced Celery
1 (15 oz.) Can Cannelloni Beans
2 Eggs, lightly beaten
2/3 Cup Seasoned Dried Bread Crumbs
1/4 – 1/2 Cup Chicken Broth
Garlic Powder

Directions
Save time and use a food processor to mince your vegetables.In a large nonstick skillet, heat 1/4 cup of chicken broth.Add minced vegetables (onion,pepper,carrot and celery).Cook over medium heat,stirring occasionally,until veggies are soft and moisture has evaporated.You may need to add a little more broth if your veggies aren’t soft.Set aside to cool slightly.

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Honey Pineapple Burgers

pineapple burger
Photo by lfl

Ingredients
1 1/3 lb. lean ground beef
1/2 tsp. onion powder
2 Tbsp. teriyaki sauce
2 Tbsp. honey
1/2 cup crushed pineapple, drained
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
4 Kaiser rolls

Basting sauce
1/3 cup crushed pineapple, with juice
3 Tbsp. honey
1/8 tsp. red pepper

Directions
Combine ingredients for basting sauce in microwave-safe glass bowl.Heat in microwave 1 1/2 minutes on HIGH,until mixture is warm.Hold and use for basting during last few minutes of cooking burgers.

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Pork Burgers on Buns

pork burgers
Photo by ciana13

Ingredients
1 1/3 pound lean ground pork
Seasoned pepper
4 large soft sandwich buns

Directions
Divide pork into four portions and shape into patties using BurgerMate.Sprinkle both sides of patties with seasoned pepper.Grill over direct heat over medium-hot fire 5 minutes per side, turning once,until an instant read thermometer reads 160 degrees F.Serve immediately on buns with favorite condiments.

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Coleslaw Salmon Burgers

salmon burger
Photo by bucklava

Ingredients
2 pounds fresh salmon,skin removed
2 egg whites
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/2 cup fresh bread crumbs (1 slice white bread,ground in a food processor)
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
2 tablespoons fresh dill,chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil (if cooking on a stove top)
4 brioche buns, toasted

For coleslaw
1/3 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
3 cups finely shredded cabbage
1 large carrot,shredded coarse
1 small red onion,sliced thin

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Apple-Stuffed Pork Burgers

Ingredients:

1 tbsp butter
1 small onion,minced
1 small apple,peeled,cored and minced
1/2 cup dry breadcrumbs
2 tbsp water
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1/2 tsp dried sage
1 1/3 lb lean ground pork
4 hamburger buns

Directions:

In skillet,melt butter over medium heat.Cook onion and apple for about 4 minutes or until softened.Add half of the bread crumbs,the water and mustard,cook for 1 minute.Add half of the salt,pepper and sage.Shape into 4 very thin patties using hands.Mound apple mixture on top of 4 patties,leaving 1/2 inch border,cover with remaining patties,pressing firmly to seal in apple mixture.

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Asian Pork and Sesame Burgers

Ingredients:

Burgers:
500g lean minced pork
1 ½ cups fresh breadcrumbs
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon fish sauce
1 tablespoon sweet chili sauce
¼ cup coriander,finely chopped
3 tablespoons sesame seeds
1 tablespoon olive oil

Yogurt Dressing:
½ cup plain yogurt
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon finely chopped mint

To serve:
shredded carrot,watercress,4 pocket or pita breads

Methods:

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Pork Burgers with Italian Sausage

Ingredients:

1 pound ground pork
1 pound Italian sausage,cut loose from casings
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
2 tablespoons olive oil (if cooking on a stove top)
4 onion rolls,toasted
Ketchup (optional)
Sauteed Peppers and Onions

Directions:

In a large bowl, combine the pork,sausage,pepper,and salt.Form 4 patties using BurgerMate. Place on a medium-hot grill and cook 6 to 7 minutes per side.(To cook on a stovetop, heat the olive oil in a grill pan over medium heat and cook the patties 8 minutes per side.) Serve on the onion rolls and top with ketchup and Sauteed Peppers and Onions, if desired.

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Cajun Pork Burgers

Ingredients:

3/4 pound andouille,removed from casing
1 pound ground pork
1 rib celery,finely chopped
1/2 green bell pepper,finely chopped
1 small white onion (boiling onion),finely chopped
3 cloves garlic,minced
4 sprigs fresh thyme,chopped and about 1 tablespoon or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper sauce,several drops
Coarse salt and black pepper

Special Sauce:
1/2 cup chili sauce
1/4 cup (3 well-rounded tablespoons) mayonnaise or reduced fat mayonnaise
1/4 cup (3 well-rounded tablespoons) prepared sweet red pepper relish

Toppings: lettuce or hearts of romaine, sliced vine ripe tomato,and 5 crusty rolls.

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Croatian Meat Patties with Dalmatian Slaw

Ingredients:

Burgers:
1 1/2 pounds ground pork
1 1/2 pounds ground beef
1 medium onion,grated
2 cloves of garlic,minced
2 teaspoons Asian Barbecue Sauce
1 teaspoon finely chopped parsley
Salt and freshly ground pepper

Dalmatian Slaw:
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon minced shallot
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 slice garlic
Salt and pepper,to taste
3 cups green cabbage,shredded
1/2 cup purple cabbage,shredded
2 carrots, grated
1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped

Directions:

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Vietnamese Grilled Pork Burgers

Ingredients:

2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon vegetable oil, plus more for brushing
2 large garlic cloves, minced
2 Thai chilies or 1 large jalapeño, minced
1 large shallot, thinly sliced
3 tablespoons rice wine or dry white wine
One 16-ounce can plain tomato sauce
3 1/2 tablespoons Asian fish sauce
1 1/2 pounds ground pork
1/2 cup minced onion
4 large canned water chestnuts, minced
3 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro leaves, plus 12 large sprigs
1 tablespoon Korean-style kimchi
2 teaspoons soy sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground pepper
1/2 teaspoon Asian sesame oil
1 large egg beaten with 2 tablespoons water,
French bread rolls or pieces of baguette
Quick Pickled Carrots
Hot sauce, for serving

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