CRANBERRY-BEEF MINI BURGERS

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Cranberry tapenade brings a deep red color and sweet-sour zing to these fun little bacon cheeseburgers. Serve them for parties or any time you want to treat your family. -Priscilla Yee, Concord, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers     Lunch

Time 40m

Yield 16 appetizers.

Number Of Ingredients 18

CRANBERRY TAPENADE:
2/3 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup pitted Greek olives, chopped
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary
1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme
BURGERS:
2 pounds ground beef
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
4 slices provolone cheese, quartered
3/4 cup mayonnaise
16 dinner rolls, split and toasted
2 cups fresh arugula
3 plum tomatoes, cut into 16 slices
8 bacon strips, halved and cooked

Steps:

  • In a food processor, place first 6 ingredients; pulse until cranberries are finely chopped. Transfer to a small bowl; stir in thyme. In a large bowl, combine the beef, salt and pepper. Shape into 16 patties, about 1/2 inch thick., In a large nonstick skillet, cook patties in batches over medium heat for 3-4 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 160° and juices run clear, topping with cheese during last minute of cooking., Spread mayonnaise over cut sides of rolls. Layer bottoms with arugula, tomatoes, burgers, bacon and cranberry tapenade; replace tops.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 360 calories, Fat 21g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 586mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 17g protein.

Sherrill Crumedy
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I'm not sure if I did something wrong, but my burgers fell apart when I tried to flip them. Maybe I should have cooked them for a little longer.


Kakoli Begum
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These burgers are a great way to use up leftover cranberry sauce. I always have some left over after Thanksgiving and this is a great way to use it up.


Rishi Raut
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I love the way these burgers look. They're so festive and perfect for a holiday party.


Edward Garrick Jr
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I've made these burgers several times now and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and they're always delicious.


Kato Frank
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These burgers were a little too salty for my taste. I think I'll use less salt next time.


gew news
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I'm not a big fan of beef, but I actually really liked these burgers. The cranberry sauce really helped to balance out the flavor of the beef.


JOHN M SIMBEYA (SIYAX)
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These burgers are so versatile! I've made them with different types of ground beef, different types of fruit sauce, and even different types of buns. They're always delicious.


Gaurav Shrestha
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my burgers didn't turn out very well. They were dry and overcooked.


Angry Ethan
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These burgers are the perfect size for a party. They're also really easy to eat, which is great for a crowd.


Yusuf Mohamed
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I love that these burgers are made with ground beef. It makes them so juicy and flavorful.


Mando gams
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These burgers were a bit too spicy for my taste. I think I'll use less pepper next time.


tahir Islam
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I'm not a big fan of cranberries, but I actually really liked these burgers. The cranberry sauce was subtle and didn't overpower the beef.


Rosemary Shezi
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These burgers were so easy to make! I just followed the recipe and they turned out perfect.


Mk Salman
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I had a hard time finding cranberry sauce at my local grocery store. I ended up using a different type of fruit sauce, which worked out just fine.


Jonnny Harper
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These burgers were a little too dry for my taste. I think I'll add some more moisture next time, maybe by using a different type of ground beef.


ed mcgee
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I love the combination of cranberries and beef in these burgers. It's a unique flavor that I haven't had before.


Phone Care
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These mini burgers are perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal. They're also great for parties because they can be made ahead of time.


Paisley Camp
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I've made these burgers twice now and they're always a crowd-pleaser. The cranberry sauce adds a nice tangy flavor that pairs perfectly with the beef.


Ateeq Rehman
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These cranberry beef mini burgers were a hit at my last party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them.