Are you tired of the same old burgers? One of these 34 Unique Burger Recipes is sure to shake up your usual routine and transform your grilling game. From unexpected flavor combinations to inventive toppings, these recipes are designed to excite your taste buds and impress your friends.
From Wagyu burgers, Elk burgers, Boar burgers – and yes, vegetarian burgers – there’s a burger here for everyone.
Smash Burgers Tacos with Big Mac Sauce
Spice up burger night with these super fun Smash Burger Tacos. It’s basically just a cheeseburger, but you eat it like a taco. Taco Burgers cook really fast, and you get to load them up with extra toppings. THE BEST!
Get the Recipe: Smash Burger Tacos
Oklahoma Fried Onion Burgers
Simple ingredients and old-school techniques come together to make these iconic Oklahoma Fried Onion Burgers. You’re going to love the flavors of the onion and cheese all blending with the juicy hamburger patty! Smashed onion burgers are sure to become a favorite family dinner night recipe.
Get the Recipe: Oklahoma Fried Onion Burgers
Burger Sauce Recipe
Big Mac Sauce is the perfect balance of tangy, creamy, and slightly sweet flavors, all coming together to create a taste sensation like no other. This legendary condiment is the secret behind McDonald’s iconic Big Mac, and now you can enjoy a homemade version in the comfort of your own kitchen.
Get the Recipe: Big Mac Sauce Recipe
Elk Burger
This juicy Elk Burger recipe is a lean but flavorful alternative to a traditional beef burger. Whether you purchase your elk meat from the store or you have it ground fresh, you can make them juicy and delicious with just a few simple steps!
Get the Recipe: Elk Burger
Maid-Rite Sandwiches
Inspired by the famous Maid-Rite Sandwiches, this copycat Loose Meat Sandwich recipe brings the flavors of Iowa right to your kitchen. With a secret ingredient twist, these sandwiches are packed with flavor and make a simple weeknight dinner that the whole family will love.
Get the Recipe: Maid-Rite Sandwiches
Wagyu Burger
An affordable way to try authentic Wagyu beef, a Wagyu Burger is tender, melts in your mouth, is juicy, and has just a slight bit of sweetness. Our Wagyu burger recipe is made with creamy aioli, crispy bacon, and blue cheese.
Get the Recipe: Wagyu Burger
Tex Mex Burgers with Guacamole
Tex-Mex Burgers with Guacamole are a fun, flavorful twist on classic burgers. Seasoned with a blend of spices and topped with guacamole and cheese, these Southwestern-inspired burgers are absolutely packed with flavor.
Get the Recipe: Tex Mex Burgers with Guacamole
Brioche Burger Buns
These soft, pastry-like Brioche Burger Buns will change the way you look at the humble burger bun. A rich combination of eggs and butter comes together to create a tender melt-in-your-mouth texture and a taste that’s impossible to resist. Storing and freezing the buns is easy, they thaw quickly, so you can enjoy that bakery-fresh taste all over again.
Get the Recipe: Brioche Burger Buns
Salmon Burgers with Creamy Lemon Herb Sauce
Want to mix up your burger routine? Try these tender Salmon Burgers with Creamy Lemon Herb Sauce. Lighter than your standard beef burger and packed with flavor, use a food processor to make quick work of the creamy sauce and chopping the salmon. No knife-work required!
Get the Recipe: Salmon Burgers with Creamy Lemon Herb Sauce
Black Bean and Quinoa Veggie Burgers
Made with cooked quinoa, black beans for texture, and quick cook oats to hold everything together, Black Bean and Quinoa Veggie Burgers are packed with protein and hold their shape well.
Get the Recipe: Black Bean and Quinoa Veggie Burgers
Patty Melts
Patty Melts are the ultimate hot sandwich, with juicy smashed burgers layered with melty cheese and caramelized onions, all grilled up in crisp sourdough bread.
Get the Recipe: Patty Melts
BBQ Ranch Hamburgers
Are you looking for a simple and mouthwatering recipe to impress your friends and family at your next BBQ? Look no further than these BBQ Ranch Hamburgers! Packed with flavor and easy to make, these burgers are sure to be a hit.
Get the Recipe: BBQ Ranch Burgers
Fast Food-Inspired Smash Burger
Recreate a delicious Fast Food-Inspired Smash Burger in your home kitchen with fresh ingredients and a tangy, creamy sauce. Smash burgers are thin, so they cook fast.
Get the Recipe: Fast Food-Inspired Smash Burger
Bacon Cheeseburger Sliders in Hawaiian Rolls
These Bacon Cheeseburger Sliders in Hawaiian Rolls are basically mini oven-baked burgers made with seasoned ground beef, bacon, and lots of cheese. We then brush the top of the Hawaiian rolls with lots of butter and sprinkle with Everything Bagel seasoning. SO YUM!
Get the Recipe: Bacon Cheeseburger Sliders in Hawaiian Rolls
Smoked Burgers
If you’ve never had Smoked Burgers, prepare to never go back to anything else! This recipe makes for a seriously juicy burger but requires minimal effort, it’s perfect for cookouts, potlucks, and any other summer parties you’re hosting or heading to this season!
Get the Recipe: Smoked Burgers
Bacon Burgers with Caramelized Onions
Bacon Burgers with Caramelized Onions are juicy, flavorful, bacon-packed burgers ready for the grill this summer, topped with delicious caramelized onions.
Get the Recipe: Bacon Burgers with Caramelized Onions
Wild Boar Burger
This Wild Boar Burger is a great way to cook burger patties! This high-protein recipe is fast and easy to make – and a perfect way to make a good burger loaded with flavor. Grab your favorite burger toppings and enjoy.
Get the Recipe: Wild Boar Burger
Juicy Lucy
A Midwestern favorite. the Juicy Lucy burger’s patty has a secret: molten cheese inside!
Get the Recipe: Juicy Lucy
CopyCat White Castle Sliders
These CopyCat White Castle Sliders are super simple to make right at home. They are perfect for feeding a crowd or even a great dinner idea. It’s such a fun appetizer or meal. The perfect party burger.
Get the Recipe: CopyCat White Castle Sliders
How to Grill Frozen Burgers
Knowing How to Grill Frozen Burgers is key to being king of the grill! Turn frozen burgers into gourmet, delicious bites with little effort. From bacon Swiss burgers to a New Jersey classic, knowing how to grill frozen burgers will have all your guests coming back for seconds.
Get the Recipe: How to Grill Frozen Burgers
Traeger Burger Recipe
When it comes to grilling, there’s nothing quite like this Traeger Burger Recipe. Whether you’re cooking for a crowd or just for yourself, these burgers are sure to please. Made with 100% ground beef and your favorite toppings, Traeger burgers are juicy, flavorful, and easy to make. So fire up the grill and get ready to enjoy the best burger you’ve ever had.
Get the Recipe: Traeger Burger Recipe
Wagyu Beef Burger
Hello Wagyu Beef Burger. This juicy burger recipe will have you dreaming about the next time you make it. Get the grill ready – there’s about to be a new favorite burger in town. Made with simple seasonings and simplicity, this just might be the best way to grill burgers ever.
Get the Recipe: Wagyu Beef Burger
Big Mac Sloppy Joes
Big Mac Sloppy Joes are a fun twist on the Big Mac Sandwich from McDonalds. These hearty sandwiches are delicious as a main meal but are also great as sliders at your next football party! Get the Recipe: Big Mac Sloppy Joes
Blue Cheese Burgers
These Blue Cheese Burgers are a great twist on the regular grilled hamburger. If you like blue cheese, you will love these easy-to-make burgers!
Get the Recipe: Blue Cheese Burgers
Indian Inspired Lamb Burgers with Mint Yogurt Sauce
These Indian Inspired Lamb Burgers with Mint Yogurt Sauce aren’t your ordinary burger. The rich, juicy flavor of lamb mingles with exciting spices like garam masala and ginger. Then it’s topped off with a cool, creamy sauce that’s got mint, yogurt, and cucumber.
Get the Recipe: Indian Inspired Lamb Burgers with Mint Yogurt Sauce
Black and Blue Burgers
These Black and Blue Burgers are filled with tangy blue cheese, and topped with rosemary garlic mayo. Then, slabs of bacon are the exclamation point on these big burgers.
Get the Recipe: Black and Blue Burger
Make Your Own Ground Beef Patties
You can easily Make Your Own Ground Beef Patties with just a little time and a food processor. You don’t need any stinkin’ meat grinder! Learn how easy it is with this delicious recipe that makes your burgers your own with the tools you have.
Get the Recipe: Make Your Own Ground Beef Patties
Chickpea Veggie Burgers
I swear, a simple, satisfying meatless burger has the power to change the world, and these delicious Chickpea Veggie Burgers are contenders, for sure — they’re just as tasty as beef, but so much better for you!
Get the Recipe: Chickpea Veggie Burgers
Chili Crisp Asian Burgers
Juicy Chili Crisp Asian Burgers are the smash hit of this summer’s barbecue scene with cilantro and a delicious slaw.
Get the Recipe: Chili Crisp Asian Burgers
Homemade Falafel Burgers
Discover a flavorful alternative to traditional burgers with Homemade Falafel Burgers. Get the recipe for this crispy and delicious plant-based meal.
Get the Recipe: Homemade Falafel Burgers
Big Boys’ Beef Burger
This Big Boys’ Beef Burger is a spicy beef burger with beer and jalapeno cheese, spicy candied bacon, and chimichurri mayonnaise! A beef burger with incredible flavor, lots of heat, bacon, beef, and it’s big! What’s not to love?
Get the Recipe: Big Boys’ Beef Burger
Hawaiian Burger
A Hawaiian Burger is the most flavorful grilled burger EVER! It’s piled high with grilled pineapple, bacon, or ham, and the BEST creamy BBQ sauce! Be sure to add cheese to make them cheeseburgers!
Get the Recipe: Hawaiian Burger
Grilled Southwest Poblano Burgers
These Grilled Southwest Poblano Burgers are juicy, made with ground beef, and topped with smoky roasted poblanos along with avocado guacamole. They are perfect if you’re looking for a grilled burger with a Southwestern twist! They’re smoky and topped with homemade guacamole and fresh cilantro.
Get the Recipe: Grilled Southwest Poblano Burgers
Jalapeño Grilled Burgers
These juicy Jalapeño Grilled Burgers are made with ground beef and cooked to perfection! They’re topped with tangy pickled jalapeño burger sauce. There is nothing better during the summer months than biting into a juicy grilled burger.
Get the Recipe: Jalapeño Grilled Burgers
Philly Cheesesteak Sloppy Joes
This gluten-free Philly Cheesesteak Sloppy Joe Recipe is made with ground beef, peppers, and served with Provolone cheese on toasted buns! If you are a fan of sandwiches I think you’ll love these ground beef Philly Cheesesteak Sloppy Joes. This easy weeknight meal offers a grown-up version of a childhood favorite.
Get the Recipe: Philly Cheesesteak Sloppy Joes
Southwest Burger
Fire up the grill and get ready to devour this spicy Southwest Burger with Chipotle Mayo, topped with cooling guacamole and fresh pico de gallo. The juicy burger patty is mixed with green chiles, crushed tortilla chips, cilantro, and taco seasonings for a spicy, smokey, and bold-flavored Tex-Mex burger.
Get the Recipe: Southwest Burger
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