Best Barbecued Burgers Recipes

BARBECUED BURGERS

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, combine the first 10 ingredients. Bring to a boil. Remove from the heat. Set aside 1 cup barbecue sauce to serve with burgers., In a large bowl, combine the egg, oats, 1/4 cup of the remaining barbecue sauce, onion salt, garlic salt, pepper and salt. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into six patties. , Grill, covered, over medium heat for 6-8 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 160°, basting with 1/2 cup barbecue sauce during the last 5 minutes. Serve on buns with toppings of your choice and reserved barbecue sauce.

BARBECUED PORK BURGERS

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients.
• Form into 4-5 equal size patties.
• Re-chill for 30 minutes.
• Grill over charcoal.
• Baste with the same bbq used in the mix when burgers are halfway done.

BARBECUED PORK BURGERS WITH SLAW

Steps:

• Prepare grill for direct-heat cooking over medium-hot charcoal (medium heat for gas).
• Thinly slice enough cabbage with slicer to measure 2 cups. Whisk together mayonnaise, milk, and 1 1/2 teaspoons vinegar until smooth, then toss with cabbage, carrots, chives, and salt and pepper to taste. Let coleslaw stand at room temperature, uncovered, while making burgers.
• Stir together barbecue sauce, cayenne, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and remaining tablespoon vinegar until combined well.
• Mix together pork, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and 2 tablespoons barbecue sauce mixture until combined (do not overmix), then form into 4 (3/4-inch-thick) burgers (4 inches in diameter).
• Oil grill rack, then grill patties, covered only if using a gas grill, turning over occasionally, until just cooked through, about 6 minutes total. Brush top of each patty with 1 tablespoon barbecue sauce mixture, then turn over and grill 30 seconds. Brush top of each patty with 1 tablespoon barbecue sauce, then turn over and grill 30 seconds more.
• Brush cut sides of rolls with remaining 1/4 cup barbecue sauce, then sandwich patties and coleslaw between rolls.

BARBECUED MUSHROOM-TURKEY BURGERS

Steps:

• In a large nonstick skillet, saute onion in butter for 3 minutes. Add mushrooms and carrot; cook and stir for 3 minutes. Add the wine, salt and pepper; simmer for 2-3 minutes or until liquid is evaporated. , Transfer to a large bowl; cool slightly. Crumble turkey over mixture and mix well. Shape into four patties. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour., Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. Grill patties, uncovered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 8-10 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 165° and juices run clear, brushing occasionally with 1/4 cup barbecue sauce. Serve on buns with lettuce, tomato and remaining barbecue sauce.

BARBECUED CHEDDAR BURGERS

Steps:

• Mix first 4 ingredients in large bowl until blended. Mix in pepper. Shape half of meat mixture into eight 1/2-inch-thick patties. Shape remaining meat mixture into four 1-inch-thick patties. (Can be made 8 hours ahead. Cover and chill.)
• Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Grill patties to desired doneness, topping with cheese for last minute of cooking, about 4 minutes per side for medium-rare 1/2-inch-thick patties, and about 6 minutes per side for medium-rare 1-inch-thick patties. Place burgers on bottom halves of buns. Top with lettuce, tomatoes and upper halves of buns.

GRILLED BARBECUED BEEF AND BEAN BURGERS

Steps:

• Heat gas or charcoal grill. In large bowl, mix beef, beans, cracker crumbs, 2 tablespoons barbecue sauce, the pepper and egg. Shape into 5 patties, about 1/2 inch thick.
• Brush grill rack with vegetable oil. Place patties on grill. Cover grill; cook over medium heat 5 minutes. Turn; cook covered 5 to 6 minutes longer or until meat thermometer inserted in center of patties reads 160°F.
• Place lettuce and patties on bottom halves of buns. Spread each patty with 1 teaspoon barbecue sauce. Top with tomato and onion. Cover with bun tops.

BARBECUED BASIL TURKEY BURGERS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine basil, barbecue sauce, oats, garlic, garlic salt and pepper. Add turkey; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into four 1/2-in.-thick patties., On a lightly greased grill rack, grill burgers, covered, over medium heat 5-7 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 165°. Grill buns over medium heat, cut side down, for 30-60 seconds or until toasted. Serve burgers on buns with toppings of your choice.

GRILLED BURGERS WITH ROQUEFORT MAYONNAISE AND BARBECUED RED ONIONS

Steps:

• Prepare barbecue (medium heat). Brush onions generously with barbecue sauce. Grill until onions are tender, brown and glazed, basting with barbecue sauce and turning occasionally, about 15 minutes.
• Sprinkle patties with salt and pepper. Grill patties until cooked through, about 5 minutes per side. Grill hamburger buns, cut side down, until lightly toasted, about 2 minutes. Place patties on bottom halves of buns. Top each with 1 onion slice, Roquefort Mayonnaise, then bun tops.

BARBECUED CAJUN PORK BURGERS

Steps:

• Cook the sweet potato in a pan of lightly salted boiling water for 15-20 minutes, or until soft when pierced with a fork. Drain well, then mash and set aside.
• Place the ground pork in a bowl, add the mashed potato, grated apple, and Cajun seasoning. Grate 1 of the onions and add to the pork mixture with salt and pepper to taste and the chopped cilantro. Mix together, then shape into 4-6 equal-size burgers. Cover and let chill for 1 hour.
• Slice the remaining onions. Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a skillet. Add the onions and cook over low heat for 10-12 minutes, stirring until soft. Remove the skillet from the heat and set aside. Wrap each burger in 2 slices of bacon.
• Preheat the barbecue. Lightly brush the burgers with oil, and cook over hot coals for 5-6 minutes on each side, or until cooked to personal preference. Serve with the fried onions.

MAPLE-BARBECUED PORK BURGERS

Steps:

• Gently mix sausage and green bell pepper in medium bowl. Form into two 1/2-inch-thick patties. (Can be made 8 hours ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
• Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Whisk barbecue sauce, maple syrup, and vinegar in medium bowl to blend well. Reserve 1/3 cup sauce to baste patties.
• Grill rolls until lightly toasted. Transfer to 2 plates. Grill patties 5 minutes. Turn patties over. Brush with sauce. Grill until cooked through, brushing occasionally with sauce, about 5 minutes longer. Place burgers on bottom halves of rolls. Top each burger with 1/4 cup coleslaw and top half of roll. Serve, passing remaining sauce separately.

BARBECUED SOYSAGE, APPLE AND CHEDDAR BURGERS

Steps:

• Preheat grill to high heat. Saute onion, garlic and all spices except dry mustard in oil if desired, allow to cool slightly. In a large bowl, gently knead in the spices, apples, garlic & onion. Add the romano cheese, salt, pepper and just enough barbecue sauce to moisten the mix a bit. If mix is too wet and doesn't hold together add more grated cheese or breadcrumbs. Divide mix into four large flattish patties,(don't compress too much) brush top with barbecue sauce and grill on well greased or sprayed grill on one side for 2-3 minutes, or to taste. Flip burger, brush top with sauce and grill 1 minute, top with cheddar. Grill till cheddar melts and burger is heated through, 1-3 minutes. Serve on onion rolls or other buns, with mustard, ketchup, etc.

SPICY "BARBECUED" TOFU BURGERS

Steps:

• Cut tofu cake horizontally into 3/4 inch thick rectangles (about the size of your buns).
• Cover the bottom of a small pan with half of barbecue sauce. One by one, rub both sides of each tofu rectangle with chile powder; place in a single layer on sauce. Top with remaining sauce. Let stand for 30 minutes.
• Meanwhile, make slaw: Mix all ingredients (except for cabbage/slaw) together in a small bowl. Let sit for 5 minutes. Mix sauce into cabbage and chill until ready to use.
• Preheat broiler with rack 6 inches from heat. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil; place a baking rack on top. Spray rack with cooking spray. Take tofu slabs out of the barbecue sauce and place on rack with space between pieces. Reserve leftover barbecue sauce. Broil until top of tofu is browned and bubbly, about 5 minutes. Turn tofu over. Broil until browned and bubbly, about 5 more minutes.
• Toast the buns, place tofu, more sauce (if desired), pickles and a scoop of slaw on top of each sandwich.

BARBECUED BURGERS

Steps:

• Heat broiler.
• Mix meat, 2 Tbsp. barbecue sauce, bread crumbs and egg just until blended; shape into 4 (1/2-inch-thick) patties. Place on rack of broiler pan.
• Broil, 6 inches from heat, 4 min. on each side. Brush with half the remaining barbecue sauce; broil 1 to 2 min. or until burgers are done (160°F), turning and brushing occasionally with remaining barbecue sauce. Top with Singles; broil 1 min. or until melted.
• Serve in buns.

BURLY-MAN-SIZE CHICKEN-CHEDDAR BARBECUED BURGERS

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine the mayonnaise, hot sauce, lime juice, parsley, cilantro, salt, and pepper; add in the sliced cabbage, red bell peppers, and half the scallions; stir to coat and set aside.
• In another bowl, combine the ground chicken, barbecue sauce, cheddar dice, reserved scallions, salt, and pepper; mix well.
• Divide mixture into 4 equal portions; form each portion into a 1-inch thick patty.
• Preheat a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat; drizzle olive oil over the patties and place them in the hot skillet.
• Cook 5-6 minutes per side, or until firm and cooked through.
• While the burgers are cooking, toast the kaiser rolls; transfer burgers to the bottoms of the toasted rolls; pile some spicy coleslaw on top, then replace roll tops.

ONION-SMOTHERED BARBECUED TURKEY BURGERS

Steps:

• Set oven control to broil. In medium bowl, mix ground turkey, bread crumbs and half of the barbecue sauce. Shape mixture into 4 patties, 1/2 inch thick. Place patties on rack in broiler pan.
• Broil 4 to 6 inches from heat 10 to 12 minutes, turning once, until no longer pink and thermometer inserted in center of patties reads 165°F.
• Meanwhile, halve onion lengthwise; cut crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices. Separate into half-rings.
• Heat 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Reduce heat to medium; cover and cook 2 minutes. Stir in remaining barbecue sauce. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and cook 5 minutes longer or until onion is wilted and sauce thickens.
• Place patties on bottom halves of buns. Top with onion mixture. Cover with top halves of buns. If desired, serve with additional barbecue sauce.

BARBECUED SOUTHWESTERN BURGERS

Steps:

• Preheat grill to medium heat. Mix meat and 2 Tbsp. of the barbecue sauce. Shape into six patties. Remove 2 Tbsp. of the remaining barbecue sauce; place in small bowl. Set aside to spread onto the buns as directed just before serving.
• Grill patties 15 to 18 min. or until cooked through (160°F), turning the patties over after 8 min. and adding the onions to the grill for the last 4 min. of the meat grilling time, brushing the onions and burgers occasionally with the remaining 1/4 cup barbecue sauce for the last few min. of the grilling time.
• Spread cut sides of buns with the reserved 2 Tbsp. barbecue sauce. Fill with lettuce, burgers and onions.