California Burgers Recipes

CALIFORNIA BURGER

Steps:

• Cut up the tomato and get the lettuce all set to go.
• Get your grill/pan/etc hot.
• Salt & pepper the ground beef and then divide into 8oz (1/2 lb) portions for singles or you can use smaller 6oz portions for a double burger. Flatten into patties that are about 1/2 inch larger than the buns.
• Put a thumbprint in the middle of the patty so it doesn't puff up when cooking.
• Grill your burgers about 4min on the first side.
• Cook until you reach the correct temp (140F for medium), usually about 2 to 4 minutes.
• Add cheese about a minute before you pull the burgers off the grill.
• Optional: Add ketchup & mayo (about 50/50) to the bottom of the bun.
• Stack up the ingredients (if you keep a lettuce leaf on top it keeps that bun from getting too soggy from the tomato) and enjoy!

CALIFORNIA TURKEY BURGER

Steps:

• Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat.
• Brush both sides of the sweet potato slices with 1 tablespoon of the oil. Grill the slices on one side of the grill pan until dark grill marks appear and the slices can be pierced easily with a knife, 3 to 4 minutes a side. Grill the turkey burgers on the other side of the grill pan according to the package directions for the grill.
• Meanwhile, add the kale, almonds, lemon juice, 1 teaspoon salt, a few grinds of pepper and the remaining 3/4 cup oil to a blender. Puree, scraping the sides as needed, until smooth.
• Mash the avocado with a fork in a medium bowl until smooth. Fold in the mayonnaise until combined.
• Spread the kale pesto on both halves of each hamburger bun, then spread the avocado mayonnaise on top of the pesto. Top the bottom half of each bun with 1 tablespoon alfalfa sprouts and a burger patty. Top the burger patties with some sweet potato slices, a tomato slice and the top bun.

CALIFORNIA BURGER

Steps:

• thai Mix 1 1/4 pounds ground chicken, 1/2 cup panko, 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce, 1 tablespoon Greek yogurt and salt. Shape into four 1-inch-thick patties and chill. Brush with oil and cook 4 to 5 minutes per side on an oiled grill. Serve on whole-grain bread with sprouts, cucumber, tomato and avocado.

CALIFORNIA BURGERS

Steps:

• Combine softened cream cheese, avocado, chives or onion, lemon juice and salt; mixing until well blended; add tomato, mix lightly.
• Shape ground beef into six oval patties; broil (or grill) on both sides to desired doneness; season with salt and pepper.
• For each sandwich, cover one bread slice with lettuce, then the beef patty, the cream sauce and then sprinkle on the bacon.

LUSCIOUS CALIFORNIA BURGER

Steps:

• Cook bacon as desired.
• Separate burger into 4 patties. Grill sirloin burger until done.
• When just about done place a slice of american cheese on each burger.
• Meanwhile, roast on the bbq slices of red pepper.
• Rinse all vegetables and slice into rounds. Choose your condiments.
• Build your burger!
• Salt and pepper to taste.
• Enjoy!

CALIFORNIA-STYLE VEGGIE BURGERS

Steps:

• In a large nonstick skillet, bring 1/2 cup water to a boil over high heat. Stir in spinach; cover and cook until bright green and wilted, about 1 minute. Drain and squeeze dry. Chop.
• Return skillet to medium-high heat. Add 3 tablespoons oil, then mushrooms, onion, and a pinch of salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until browned, 6 to 7 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute more. Stir in beans, then transfer to a large heatproof bowl; let cool slightly. Add cilantro, spinach, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, and lime juice; mash mixture together with a fork or potato masher, leaving some larger pieces. Stir in egg, 1 cup bulgur, and breadcrumbs. Refrigerate 30 minutes.
• Spread remaining 1/2 cup bulgur on a plate; season with salt and pepper. Form bean mixture into 1/2-cup patties (about 1/2 inch thick); press each side into bulgur to coat. Wipe skillet clean; return to medium heat. Swirl in 1 1/2 tablespoons oil and add half of patties. Cook until a deep crust forms, 8 to 10 minutes. Flip and cook until second sides are crisp and patties are heated through, about 8 minutes more. In last minute of cooking, add cheese and cover; cook until melted. Transfer to a rimmed baking sheet fitted with a wire rack. Repeat with remaining burgers. Spread each roll with Dijonnaise, then top with a patty, avocado, sprouts, and pickles; serve.

CALIFORNIA TURKEY BURGER

Steps:

• Heat grill to 400 degrees F.
• Gently combine ground turkey, salt and pepper. Shape into 4 patties.
• Cook turkey patties as specified on the package. Always cook to well done, 165 degrees F as measured by a meat thermometer.
• Serve burgers topped with cheese, arugula, tomato and avocado.

CALIFORNIA BURGERS

Steps:

• 1. Preheat the grill to 500ºF.
• 2. Pound the chicken breasts down with a meat mallet until even thickness; season with salt, paprika and black pepper.
• 3. When the barbecue is hot, add breasts, seasoned side down, close the lid and grill for 4 to 4 ½ minutes before flipping; grill for 3 to 4 minutes on the other side.
• 4. Two to three minutes before the end of cooking, place the buns on the upper rack and quickly toast them.
• 5. When time is up, add one slice of cheese per breast and remove the buns. Close the lid and grill until the cheese is melted.
• 6. Place he grilled chicken on the buns and top with bacon, guacamole, tomato and lettuce. Spread the top buns with mayo, Miracle Whip® or aioli.
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