SANDWICHES OF ALL KINDS

BURGERS

Use lean ground beef and onion soup mix for these extraordinary burgers.

•2 pounds lean ground beef
•1 envelope onion soup mix
•1/2 cup water
Preparation -
Mix the ground beef, onion soup mix and water together in a bowl. Divide the mixture into 8 equal portions. Shape into hamburger patties. Grill the patties for about 5 to 6 minutes per side, or to the desired doneness outside. Hamburgers should always be totally free of any trace of pink in the center.



Tropical Burgers
Teriyaki sauce and pineapple juice mixed in the meat, and a slice of pineapple on top, give these slightly sweet and tangy burgers a tropical taste.


•1 can (16 - 20 oz.) sliced pineapple, in its own juice
•1/4 cup teriyaki sauce or marinade
•1/4 cup pineapple juice, reserved from the canned pineapple
•1 T. dijon mustard
•2 pounds lean ground beef
•1 cup chopped red and/or green bell pepper
•additional teriyaki sauce or marinade to brush on the pineapple slices
•8 Kaiser rolls or crusty onion rolls
•fresh lettuce leaves
Preparation -
Drain the pineapple slices and reserve 1/4 cup of the juice. In a mixing bowl, combine the teriyaki sauce with the pineapple juice and Dijon mustard. Add the lean ground beef and chopped bell pepper. Mix well. Let stand for about 10 minutes, then shape into 8 burger patties. Grill the burger patties over hot coals for about 5 to 6 minutes per side, or until they are browned to your liking on the outside and totally free of any trace of pink in the center inside. Place 8 pineapple slices on the grill. Brush with teriyaki sauce and grill lightly. Lightly grill the buns if desired. Place the grilled burgers on the buns and top with a slice of grilled pineapple and a lettuce leaf.



Mexican Style Burgers
These slightly spicy hamburgers are topped with cheddar cheese and your favorite salsa. They're a great tasting, zesty alternative to plain old hamburgers. Serve on lightly toasted Kaiser rolls.


•3 T. Worcestershire sauce
•1 tsp. hot pepper sauce
•2 pounds lean ground beef
•3/4 cup chopped red and/or green bell pepper
•1/4 tsp. salt
•8 slices cheddar cheese
•8 kaiser rolls
•your favorite salsa, hot, mild or medium
Preparation -
Combine the Worcestershire sauce with the hot sauce. Place the lean ground beef, chopped bell pepper and salt in a bowl and mix well. Add the sauce mixture and mix well again. Let stand for about 10 minutes, then shape into 8 burger patties. Grill the patties for about 5 to 6 minutes per side, or until they are browned to your liking on the outside and totally free of any trace of pink in the center inside. Just before removing the burgers from the grill, top each one with a slice of Cheddar cheese. Serve on lightly toasted Kaiser rolls. Top the burgers with your favorite salsa.


Chicken Dijon Burgers
Dijon mustard and garlic make these great grilled chicken burgers extra tasty.


•1 pound ground chicken
•1 tsp. prepared Dijon mustard
•1/2 tsp. salt
•1 garlic clove, minced
•1/4 tsp. pepper
Preparation -
In a mixing bowl, combine the ground chicken, mustard, minced garlic, salt and pepper. MIx well. Form the mixture into four patties. Prepare the grill for use. Spray the grill rack with non-stick cooking spray. Place the chicken patties on the grill over medium hot coals. Grill for about about 5 to 6 minutes per side or until they are browned to your liking on the outside and totally free of any trace of pink in the center inside. Lightly grill the buns if desired. Place the grilled burgers on the buns and serve with your favorite burger toppings.


Grilled Taco Burgers
These tasty, tangy grilled burgers have taco seasoning and jack cheese inside... salsa and sour cream on top.

•1-1/2 lbs. lean ground beef
•1 egg, lightly beaten
•1 pkg. taco seasoning
•1/4 cup dry bread crumbs
•1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
•6 Romaine lettuce leaves
•1 tomato, sliced
•6 sandwich buns
•salsa - hot, mild or medium
•sour cream
Preparation -
Preheat a gas grill to medium high or prepare a charcoal fire. Place the the ground beef in a large bowl. Add the lightly beaten egg, taco seasoning, bread crumbs and shredded Monterey Jack cheese. Mix until well blended, then shape into 6 burger patties. Grill over medium hot coals for about 6 minutes per side, or until they are browned to your liking on the outside and totally free of any trace of pink in the center inside. Place the grilled burgers on the buns. Top with lettuce, tomato slices, salsa and sour cream.