Dining With Doc

LETS DO BURGERS!!!

 It's a perfect time to toss some burgers on the grill.  Here are four alternatives to the boring old hamburgers.

 

CAJUN BURGERS

1 lb ground beef
1 egg
2-3 scallions (spring onions), green and white parts, finely chopped
1/4 cup dry bread crumbs
1 Tbs Cajun seasoning
1 Tbs Dijon mustard
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Combine all the ingredients in a bowl and mix thoroughly. Form into 4 to 6 patties and cook over hot coals or in a large heavy skillet over moderate heat until done to the degree you prefer. Serves 4 to 6.

 

ASIAN-STYLE MUSHROOM BURGERS

1-1 1/2 lbs ground beef, preferably chuck
6-8 dried shiitake or black mushrooms, soaked in hot water for 30 minutes, stems removed, finely chopped
2-3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 scallion (spring onion), green and white parts, finely chopped
1/4 cup chopped cilantro (coriander leaves)
3 Tbs soy sauce
1 Tbs sesame oil
1 Tbs chopped fresh ginger
1 tsp Chinese five-spice powder
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Combine all the ingredients in a mixing bowl and mix thoroughly with your hands. Form gently into 4 to 6 patties and grill over hot coals, pan-fry, or broil until cooked through, turning once halfway through cooking. Serves 4 to 6.

 

BACON & BLUE BURGERS

1-1 1/2 lbs ground beef, preferably chuck
2 Tbs Worcestershire or soy sauce
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
2-3 strips bacon, fried crisp and crumbled
1 cup crumbled blue cheese

Mix the meat with the Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper and form into 8 or 12 patties. Combine the bacon and blue cheese and divide between half the patties. Place the remaining patties on top and press the edges to seal. Grill over hot coals, pan-fry, or broil until cooked through, turning once halfway through cooking. Serves 4 to 6.

 

TEX MEX BURGERS

1-1 1/2 lbs ground beef, preferably chuck
1 canned chipotle chile in adobo, chopped, or to taste
1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack or other mild cheese
1/4 cup canned roasted green chili peppers
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1/4 cup chopped cilantro (coriander leaves)
1 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp ground cumin
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Combine all the ingredients in a mixing bowl and mix thoroughly with your hands. Form gently into 4 to 6 patties and grill over hot coals, pan-fry, or broil until cooked through, turning once halfway through cooking. Serves 4 to 6.

 

Bon Appetite 
from the Doc