Worcestershire Burgers with Fried Garlic and Onions

Sometimes, a burger just really hits the spot. There are so many different types, and flavor combinations, but I have never found a burger that wasn't incredibly satisfying. I love experimenting with all the different types of toppings. This burger was full of strong favors, and it really hit the spot!

I used this recipe for the actual burger.

For fried garlic and onions:
(Toppings are for one burger, multiply for more burgers)
1/3 cup thinly sliced onions
2 cloves are garlic, sliced
2 tbsp olive oil

In a pan over medium heat, heat oil until. Add onions and garlic, stirring occasionally until brown and slightly crispy. Remove from pan, and blot off excess oil.

For horseradish mustard:
2 tbsp Dijon mustard
1 tbsp whole grain mustard
1 tsp apple cider vinegar
1 tsp horseradish (more or less depending on how hot you like it)

In a small bowl, combine all ingredients, stirring until blended.

I used Udi's gluten-free hamburger buns, which I toasted. Top the burger with aged cheddar cheese, friend onions and garlic, and spread horseradish mustard on bun. Enjoy,

Chili Cheese Burgers

Chili is one of the best foods to have as leftovers, because it can be used in so many different ways. I have spent the last week coming up with different ways to use it, from chili dogs, chili cheese fries, and chili cheese pizza.

Coincidentally, we had someone slide a menu under our door that boasted chili cheese burgers as their specialty. I decided on the spot that I had to make them for dinner that night, since I had all the ingredients on hand.

My recipe is for 2, but it can easily be adapted for more.

1 cup Chili 
2 hamburger patties
2 gluten-free hamburger buns (I used Udi's)
2 tbsp BBQ sauce (I used Sweet Baby Ray's, its GF)
2 slices pepper jack cheese
onion slices (optional, I used them, David didn't)

In a frying pan, over medium heat, cook hamburger patties, flipping occasionally, until cooked to desired doneness. (time depends on the thickness of the patty used) Add cheese slices for last minute, to melt. Remove from heat.

Meanwhile, heat chili, until warm.

Put burger on bun, and top with chili, BBQ sauce, and onion. Enjoy!

Texas Burgers

When I was college I used to work at a restaurant that made these burgers. It has always been one of my favorite burger combinations. The only thing missing is some crispy onion rings, but I didn't want to go to the effort of making them today (my grocery store doesn't have a GF version). 

1 package ground beef

2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

1 tbsp McCormick steak seasoning

Pepper Jack cheese slices

BBQ sauce (I used Sweet Baby Ray's, it's GF)

Thick cut bacon

GF Hamburger buns

Burger toppings and condiments of your choice (I just used tomato)

In a bowl, combine ground beef, Worcestershire sauce and steak seasoning. Form into patties, and cook in a frying pan, flipping occasionally until at desired doneness. (Mine were about 6 min a side for medium well) Once almost done, add cheese slice to the top of burger, until melted. 

Meanwhile, fry bacon until crisp. Blot off extra grease when done. 

Remove burgers from pan, and put on bun, topping with bacon, BBQ sauce, and condiments of your choice. 

Worcestershire Burgers With Garlic Spread

In a few weeks, David and I will be going to visit my parents in Dayton, Ohio. One of the things that I always look forward to when I got home is going to the local butcher, and getting some of their incredible burgers. When we have a family gathering we usually order a bunch of burgers, in all different flavors. (They come in bacon cheddar, black and blue, philly cheesesteak, Worcestershire and plain). Today, I was talking to my mom, and she had mentioned how she was craving one of those burgers, which in turn gave me a craving. 

Since I am over 600 miles away, I decided to try to come up with my own recipe for Worcestershire burgers. I can't have the one from the butcher's anymore, (they do not use gluten-free sauce) so if I want them I have to make them for myself!

For burger:

1 pack ground sirloin

2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce (always check and make sure it's gluten-free)

1 tbsp coarse black pepper

1/4 cup diced onions

1 tsp garlic powder

salt to taste

For garlic spread:

1/2 cup Greek yogurt (or mayo if you prefer)

1 lemon wedge, squeezed

1 tsp diced garlic

1 tsp parsley

 in a large bowl, combine all the burger ingredients. Use your hands to mix, until all ingredients are evenly distributed. For meat into patties, (I did a full sized burger for my husband, and sliders for me). Meanwhile, heat a frying pan over medium heat. Add burgers, flipping occasionally, until meat is at desired temperature. (rare 120-130F, med rare 130-135F, med 135-150F, med well 150-165F, well 165F+)

Meanwhile, combine all ingredients for spread in a small bowl, stirring until blended. 

I served my sliders on gluten-free ciabatta rolls, topped with the garlic spread, whole grain mustard, and smoked gouda. 

They wound up being pretty close to the original!