Everybody loves burgers cooked in the backyard. But, you can't eat the same old burgers all the time, so here are the 5 best burger recipes I could find. I have cooked and enjoyed them all. See how they sound to you.



Grilled Inside-Out Southwestern Cheeseburgers- Serves 4

Betty Crocker comes through more than Michael Jordan did. This recipe comes from bettycrocker.com, her website.

Here's what you will need:

1 and 1/2 pound of lean ground beef 2 tablespoons of (finely) chopped onions 2 tablespoons of drained Old El Paso chopped green chiles 8 slices of pepper Jack cheese, 2x1x1/4 inch (approximately 4 oz) 4 kaiser rolls 1/4 cup Old El Paso taco sauce or Old El Paso Thick 'n Chunky salsa

To prepare:

Light and heat your grill. Mix the beef, the onion and the chiles. Make 8 thin patties. Top each of 4 patties with 2 slices of cheese. Place the remaining 4 beef patties on top and pinch the edges to seal securely. Place patties on grill over medium heat. Cover the grill and cook for 14 to 16 minutes, turning once. Remove when the burgers are slightly firm when pressed in the middle. Add rolls, cut sides down, for last 4 minutes of grilling or until toasted to your taste. Serve the burgers on rolls, covered with taco sauce.

Zesty Burgers- For 4

Thanks to http://southernfood.about.com for this delicious recipe.

The ingredients are:

1 to 1 1/4 pounds lean ground beef 1/4 cup onion, chopped 2 tablespoons green pepper, finely chopped 3 tablespoons ketchup 1 tablespoon prepared horseradish 1 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons prepared mustard 1 dash pepper toppings 4 split toasted buns

Prepare as follows:

Combine the ground beef with onion, green pepper, ketchup, horseradish, salt, mustard, and pepper. Mix together lightly. Shape the mixture into 4 patties about a half inch thick. Cook for 5-7 minutes per side, depending on how well done you like your burgers. Serve, with topping, on buns.

Texas Stuffed Grilled Burgers- Serves 5

I find this wonderful recipe at allrecipes.com, a site worth visiting.

Get together:

5 pounds lean ground beef 6 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 2 teaspoons hickory seasoning (optional) salt and pepper to taste 2 cups chopped onion 2 cups chopped fresh mushrooms 2 cups chopped cooked ham 3 cups shredded Cheddar cheese

To prepare:

Preheat your outdoor grill for high heat. When hot, lightly oil the grate. In a bowl, mix together the ground beef, the Worcestershire sauce, the hickory seasoning, and the salt and pepper until well blended. Make 8 or 10 balls, and flatten them into patties. On one half of the patties, add the onions, mushrooms, ham and cheese. Carefully cover the piles with the remaining patties, being sure to seal all of the edges of the patties together tightly and enclose the filling. Cook the patties for 8-10 minutes per side, or until meat is well done, and cheese in the center is melted.

Marinated Hamburgers

This unique recipe comes from razzledazzlerecipes.com.

Shop for:

3 T. Lemon Juice 1 1/2 tsp. seasoned salt 1 T. Worcestershire sauce 1 T. soy sauce 1 T. A-1 sauce 1 T. oil 1/2 C. beef broth 1 tsp. Heinz 57 sauce 1/4 tsp. garlic salt 1 tsp. vinegar

Instructions for Preparation:

Combine the ingredients.

Take 1 1/2 lbs hamburger and shape into patties.

Put the burgers in a covered container and pour the marinade over them. Cover and refrigerate overnight.

When ready, sear the burgers over high heat.

Mushroom Stuffed Burgers- serves 6

Another tip of the hat to razzledazzlerecipes.com for this recipe. I've added them to my favorites list.

Get together:

1 1/2 pounds of hamburger 1/4 cup of finely diced onion 2 eggs, lightly beaten 3/4 cup of soft bread crumbs 1/4 cup of ketchup 1/2 teaspoon of salt 1/8 teaspoon of pepper 2 tablespoons of butter 1/2 pound of sliced mushrooms 6 slices of (Swiss) cheese

Prepare as follows:

Mix together the first 7 ingredients. Create a dozen patties, each about a quarter of an inch in thickness. Lightly saute the mushrooms in the butter. Put the sauteed mushrooms on 6 of the patties. Then top with the remaining 6 patties, sealing the edges tightly.

Broil or grill to desired doneness. Top with cheese. Serve on toasted buns.

I hope you will enjoy all five burgers as much as I do. And, if you want even more variety in your backyard cooking, you can find many more good burger recipes on the net.