Zestyburgers Recipes

PERFECT BURGER

Steps:

• Divide the meat into 4 equal portions (about 6 ounces each). Form each portion loosely into a 3/4-inch-thick burger and make a deep depression in the center with your thumb. Season both sides of each burger with salt and pepper.
• IF USING A GRILL: Heat a gas grill to high or heat coals in a charcoal grill until they glow bright orange and ash over. Brush the burgers with the oil. Grill the burgers until golden brown and slightly charred on the first side, about 3 minutes for beef and 5 minutes for turkey. Flip over the burgers. Cook beef burgers until golden brown and slightly charred on the second side, 4 minutes for medium rare (3 minutes if topping with cheese; see step 3) or until cooked to desired degree of doneness. Cook turkey burgers until cooked throughout, about 5 minutes on the second side.
• IF USING A GRILL PAN: Heat a grill pan over high heat on top of the stove. Cook the burgers as for a grill, above.
• IF USING A SAUTE PAN OR GRIDDLE (PREFERABLY CAST IRON): Heat the oil in the pan or griddle over high heat until the oil begins to shimmer. Cook the burgers until golden brown and slightly charred on the first side, about 3 minutes for beef and 5 minutes for turkey. Flip over the burgers. Cook beef burgers until golden brown and slightly charred on the second side, 4 minutes for medium rare (3 minutes if topping with cheese) or until cooked to desired degree of doneness. Cook turkey burgers until cooked throughout, about 5 minutes on the second side.
• Add the cheese, if using, to the tops of the burgers during the last minute of cooking and top with a basting cover, close the grill cover, or tent the burgers with aluminum foil to melt the cheese.
• Sandwich the hot burgers between the buns and serve immediately.

SPICY BURGERS

Steps:

• Preheat grill for high heat.
• In a large bowl, mix together the beef, garlic, jalapeno peppers, poblano pepper, habanero pepper, red pepper flakes, cilantro, and cumin. Form into burger patties.
• Lightly oil the grill grate. Place burgers on grill, and cook for 5 minutes per side, or until well done.

EASY ZESTY SALMON BURGERS RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine yogurt, spicy dijon, dill, chives, and honey. Set aside.
• Cut salmon into ½ inch (1¼ cm) cubes and transfer to a food processor.
• Pulse 5 times.
• Add onion, dill, horseradish, honey, salt, and pepper and pulse a few more times to combine.
• Form mixture into 4 patties.
• Drizzle small amount of olive oil into frying pan and heat pan to medium-high.
• Cook patties for 3-4 minutes until browned. Flip and cook another 3-4 minutes until browned.
• Serve on your favorite multi-grain bread with yogurt dill sauce.
• Enjoy!

ZESTY BURGERS

Steps:

• Mix meat and dressing mix. Shape into 4 patties.
• Place patties on greased grill over medium coals. Grill 7 to 9 min. on each side or until cooked through (160°F).
• Spread cut sides of rolls evenly with dressing. Fill with patties, lettuce and onions.

ZESTY CAJUN BURGERS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the first 16 ingredients. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into eight patties. , Grill over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 5-7 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 160° and juices run clear. Serve on buns.

ZESTY SALSA BURGERS

Steps:

• 1. Spray grate of outdoor grill with grilling spray. Preheat grill to medium heat according to manufacturer's directions. Meanwhile, set aside 1/3 cup drained tomatoes. Mix together beef, remaining drained tomatoes, salt and pepper in medium bowl. Shape into 4 patties, about 1/2-inch thick.
• 2. Grill patties 10 minutes or until cooked through (160 degrees F), turning once. Top each patty with 1 slice cheese; melt slightly.
• 3. Place patties on bottom halves of buns. Top each patty with 3 or 4 avocado slices and a generous tablespoon of reserved tomatoes. Close with tops of buns. Serve immediately.

ZESTY ITALIAN CHEESEBURGERS

Steps:

• Heat broiler.
• Shape meat into 4 (1/2-inch-thick) patties. Heat dressing in large skillet. Add peppers; cook and stir 4 to 5 min. or until crisp-tender. Remove from skillet; cover to keep warm. Add patties to same skillet; cook on medium heat 5 to 6 min. or until done (165°F).
• Spread one cut side of each bread slice with butter. Place 4 of the bread slices, butter sides down, on baking sheet. Top each with hamburger, cheese slice, peppers and remaining bread slices, butter sides up.
• Broil, 4 inches from heat, 1 to 2 min. on each side or until golden brown.

ZESTY SIR - LIME BURGERS

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in a bowl.
• Form into 6-8 patties.
• Grill on a hot BBQ grill or on the stove top to your liking.
• Serve with your choice of bread and toppings.

ZESTY BURGER PUFFS

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, bring water, butter and salt to a boil. Add flour and cornmeal all at once and stir until a smooth ball forms. Remove from the heat; let stand for 5 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Continue beating until mixture is smooth and shiny. Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls 3 in. apart onto a greased baking sheet., Bake at 400° for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to a wire rack. Immediately split puffs open; remove tops and set aside. Discard soft dough from inside. Cool puffs., Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, cook the beef, jalapenos and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add the tomato sauce, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, pepper and extract. Simmer for 30 minutes. , Fill puffs with beef mixture and sprinkle with cheese; replace tops. Serve immediately.,

ZESTY BURGERS

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine the first five ingredients; mix well.
• Shape into four patties.
• Place on grill until no longer pink.
• Serve on buns.