Best 5 Busy Day Burgers Recipes

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Busy day burgers are a lifesaver for those who are always on the go. They are quick and easy to make, and they can be customized to your liking. Whether you prefer your burgers simple or loaded with toppings, there's a busy day burger recipe out there for you. In this article, we will explore some of the best busy day burger recipes that are sure to satisfy your cravings without taking up too much of your time.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

5-A-DAY BURGER



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A burger that combines all five of your 5-a-day? It's real and really tasty! Vegetarians have never had it so good

Provided by Miriam Nice

Categories     Dinner, Main course

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 25

1 tsp rapeseed oil
1 shallot, chopped very small
1 garlic clove, crushed
213g can peaches in juice, drained
1 tsp brown sugar
1 tbsp cider vinegar
1 tsp salt
1 tsp soy sauce
¼ tsp cinnamon
½ tsp milld curry powder
1 tbsp dried porcini mushrooms
1 tbsp oil
200g button mushrooms, chopped small
215g can butter beans, drained
1 garlic clove, crushed
2 ciabatta rolls
150g cherry tomatoes, halved
1 tsp capers
small bunch basil, chopped
6 sundried tomatoes in oil, chopped plus 1 tbsp of the oil
1 avocado, sliced
juice ½ lemon
a few chives, chopped
handful pea shoots
50g mature cheddar cheese, sliced

Steps:

  • Start by making the peach ketchup. Put the shallot and oil into a small saucepan over a medium-high heat for 4-5 mins or until sizzling and starting to soften. Add all the other ketchup ingredients bring to a simmer then take off the heat. Allow to cool briefly, then place into the bowl of a food processor. Blitz until smooth then pour everything back into the saucepan. Bring to the boil and reduce for 3-4 mins or until thick. Remove from the heat and set aside until needed.
  • To make the burgers put the porcini mushrooms into a small bowl and pour over 1 tbsp boiling water and allow to steep until soft. Meanwhile, put 1 tsp of oil into another saucepan and cook the chopped button mushrooms until soft and all the liquid has evaporated. Chop the porcini mushrooms and add to the pan along with the butter beans. Remove from the heat and using a potato masher squish everything together until the butter beans are completely mashed and are thoroughly mixed with the mushrooms. Tip the mixture into a bowl and stir in a crushed garlic clove and season well with salt and pepper.
  • When cool enough to handle, shape the bean and mushroom mix into 2 large burger patties and place on a plate ready for cooking.
  • Heat oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Cut each of the ciabatta rolls in half through the middle. Carefully pull out a little of the bread from the middle of the bottom half of each roll, leaving the crust in tact. You just want to make a little extra space here for the salad. Tear the bread you have pulled out into small chunks and place onto a baking tray along with the cut halves of the rolls. Place in the oven for 5-6 mins or until warmed through and the bread pieces are a little drier.
  • To make the panzanella-style salad put the toasted pieces of bread into a bowl along with the cherry tomatoes, capers, sundried tomatoes and the oil. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Lay the avocado halves on a plate, pour over the lemon juice and sprinkle with the chives.
  • Heat the remaining oil in a large non-stick frying pan and cook the bean and mushroom burgers for 3-4 mins on each side, try not to turn them too much as they can break up a little, if they do just push them back together with a spatula.
  • To build the burger, fill the cavity in each of the bottom halves of the burger buns with the panzanella salad. Balance the burger on top of the salad, then top with the cheese, followed by the peashoots, and avocado. Spread the peach ketchup on the top pieces of the roll to finish Serve immediately with any remaining ketchup on the side to dip.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 814 calories, Fat 40 grams fat, SaturatedFat 10 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 76 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 20 grams sugar, Fiber 15 grams fiber, Protein 28 grams protein, Sodium 4.2 milligram of sodium

BUSY DAY HOTDISH



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Provided by Molly Yeh

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h25m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

4 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for the baking dish
2 pounds ground beef (93 percent lean)
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 large red bell pepper, chopped
1 bunch scallions (about 6), chopped
2 teaspoons paprika
1 cup frozen corn, thawed
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
2 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons chopped fresh dill
2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
One 1-pound bag frozen seasoned curly fries
2 cups shredded Swiss cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Butter a 9-by-13-inch glass or ceramic baking dish.
  • Heat a medium Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the butter, and once it melts, add the beef and sprinkle with 1 teaspoon salt. Cook, crumbling with a wooden spoon, until browned, 4 to 5 minutes. Add the bell pepper and scallions (saving a handful of the greens for garnish) and cook until the vegetables begin to wilt, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the paprika and several grinds of pepper, then stir to coat the beef in the spices. Stir in the corn.
  • Sprinkle the flour over the beef and stir to incorporate. Cook and stir until the flour begins to toast, about 2 minutes. Add the broth and cream gradually while stirring. Bring to a simmer and cook until the sauce thickens, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in the parsley, mustard, dill and thyme. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish. Arrange the curly fries in a tight layer over the top. Sprinkle with the cheese. Bake until the cheese and fries are crispy and the sauce is bubbly, about 40 minutes. Sprinkle with the reserved scallion greens and serve hot.

GAME DAY HAMBURGERS



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These are seasoned and stuffed hamburgers with a taste of potato and cheese. Serve on buns with condiments of choice.

Provided by Andy Alcorn

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Burger Recipes     100+ Hamburger Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 large potato, peeled and shredded
1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
1 cup chopped fresh mushrooms
2 pounds lean ground beef
2 (1 ounce) packages dry onion soup mix

Steps:

  • Preheat grill for high heat.
  • In a medium bowl, mix together potato, cheese, and mushrooms.
  • In a large bowl, mix ground beef with onion soup mix. Form into 6 large burger patties. Make a pocket in each burger, stuff with potato mixture, and seal.
  • When ready to grill, brush grate with oil. Cook burgers over high heat for 5 minutes on each side, or until well done. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 451.9 calories, Carbohydrate 17.9 g, Cholesterol 115.3 mg, Fat 26.2 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 35.1 g, SaturatedFat 11.5 g, Sodium 950.9 mg, Sugar 1.3 g

THE LABOR DAY BURGER



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Enjoy the end of summer with a burger with kick with The Labor Day Burger, my own creation. The bacon grease acts as a 'glue' and will cook out on the grill, leaving the flavor in the beef. Excellent with grilled portobello caps! Note: this is a flammable burger due to the grease. It requires constant attention when grilling due to flare-ups.

Provided by The Bachelor Chef

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Pork

Time 1h

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 slices bacon
1 tablespoon bacon drippings
1 pound ground beef
1 cup dry bread crumbs
1 tablespoon red pepper flakes
1 pinch freshly ground black pepper
½ cup shredded Colby-Jack cheese, or more to taste
cooking spray
2 slices Colby-Jack cheese
2 thin tomato slices
2 slices avocado
2 hamburger buns, split

Steps:

  • Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned but not totally crisp, about 8 minutes. Drain on paper towels. Retain 1 tablespoon bacon drippings.
  • Mix ground beef, bread crumbs, red pepper flakes, black pepper, and retained bacon drippings in a bowl until thoroughly combined; divide meat mixture into 4 equal portions. Form each portion into a large patty, making them as thin as possible. Sprinkle shredded Colby-Jack cheese onto 2 of the patties, leaving an edge about 3/4 inch wide uncovered. Place second patty onto the cheese and press the edges of the patties together to create 2 cheese-stuffed burgers. Place stuffed patties into freezer to chill slightly, about 10 minutes.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat.
  • Spray the grill grate with cooking spray and place burgers onto grill; turn heat to low, place lid over grill, and cook until outsides of burgers are lightly charred and cheese has melted, about 10 minutes per side. Maintain grill temperature at about 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Use a spray bottle of water to control flames; flames should just lightly contact the bottoms of the burgers to create a slight char. After the first flip, place 3 partially-cooked bacon slices onto each burger.
  • About 2 minutes before burgers are done, place a Colby-Jack cheese slice onto each burger; top with tomato and avocado slices and transfer burgers to plate to rest for 1 or 2 minutes. Serve burgers on hamburger buns.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1198.4 calories, Carbohydrate 68.1 g, Cholesterol 232.3 mg, Fat 69 g, Fiber 6.7 g, Protein 74.4 g, SaturatedFat 30.5 g, Sodium 1886.9 mg, Sugar 4.4 g

30-MINUTE BURGER RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: water, apple cider vinegar, kosher salt, sugar, whole black peppercorns, coriander seeds, small red onion, mayonnaise, ketchup, pickle, garlic, white wine vinegar, ground beef, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, grapeseed oil, cheddar cheese, sesame buns, tomato, bibb lettuce, french fry

Provided by Matt Ciampa

Categories     Lunch

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

1 ½ cups water
1 ½ cups apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
1 tablespoon sugar
5 whole black peppercorns
¼ teaspoon coriander seeds
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
¾ cup mayonnaise
¼ cup ketchup
2 tablespoons pickle, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon white wine vinegar
2 lb ground beef, 80/20
2 teaspoons kosher salt, to taste
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1 tablespoon grapeseed oil
4 slices cheddar cheese
4 sesame buns
1 tomato, sliced, for serving
4 leaves bibb lettuce, for serving
french fry, for serving

Steps:

  • Make the pickled red onions: In a small pot, combine the water, apple cider vinegar, salt, sugar, peppercorns, and coriander seeds, and bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
  • Turn off the heat and add the sliced onion, making sure they are fully submerged. Let cool to room temperature for 30 minutes before serving.
  • Make the Thousand Island Dressing: In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, ketchup, pickles, garlic, and vinegar.
  • In a large bowl, season the ground beef generously with salt and pepper. Use your hands to mix until evenly combined.
  • Divide the beef into 4 8-ounce portions and form into patties. Place on a cutting board. Use your thumb to press a divot into the center of each burger.
  • Heat the grapeseed oil in a cast iron or stainless steel skillet over medium-high heat until nearly smoking. Add the burger patties and cook for 3-4 minutes, without disturbing, until browned.
  • Use a spatula to flip the burgers over and place a slice of cheddar on each one. Cook for another 3-4 minutes, until the burgers are cooked through and cheese has melted.
  • Place on sesame buns and top with the pickled red onions, Thousand Island Dressing, tomato, and lettuce. Serve with French fries.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1247 calories, Carbohydrate 52 grams, Fat 79 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 71 grams, Sugar 14 grams

Tips:

  • Always use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your burgers.
  • Don't overwork the meat. Overworking the meat will make it tough.
  • Use a light touch when forming the patties. Don't pack the meat too tightly, or it will be dense and dry.
  • Make a thumbprint in the center of each patty. This will help the patties cook evenly.
  • Season the patties liberally with salt and pepper. You can also add other seasonings, such as garlic powder, onion powder, or paprika.
  • Cook the patties over medium-high heat. This will help create a nice crust on the outside while keeping the inside juicy.
  • Use a meat thermometer to ensure that the patties are cooked to your desired doneness.
  • Let the patties rest for a few minutes before serving. This will help the juices redistribute throughout the meat.
  • Serve the burgers on your favorite bun, with your favorite toppings.

Conclusion:

Using the right ingredients and cooking techniques, you can make delicious burgers at home that rival those from any restaurant. Whether you're a fan of classic burgers, juicy Lucy burgers, or something in between, there's a recipe in this article that's sure to please. So fire up the grill and get ready to enjoy some of the best burgers you've ever had!

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