Keeping it Spicy Burger

Hamburgers are arguably one of the most popular and universal dishes in the culinary industry today. Although commonly eaten as an exceptionally filling and nourishing snack, a burger can also be used as an important part of the main meal. Like most hamburgers the spicy burgers offer the same nutritious and fantastic treat to the taste buds only with a more pronounced and enjoyable characteristic spiciness. This particular feature makes the spicy hamburger into an extremely useful and versatile snack which can be used as a side dish to a wide variety of dishes and can be made quickly and served to guests at any time without much trouble. To enjoy this delicacy right at home without having to pay handsomely for takeout you can use this simple to follow and easy recipe that combines meat with pepper, oregano, paprika cumin and other spices to create an extremely spectacular treat to the palate.

Ingredients

2 lbs. lean ground beef
1 green bell pepper, minced
½ cup chopped green onions
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon paprika
Red pepper flakes
Sea salt

1) Preheat the grill to high heat.

2) In the meantime in a large bowl mix the beef, green bell pepper, green onions and garlic and blend well.

3) Stir in the rest of the spices such as the oregano, cumin’s, paprika, salt and a little red pepper flakes.

4) Shape the mixture into 6 hamburger patties and set them aside.

5) Place on the oven and ensure they are fully done, remove from the oven and serve while still hot.

A Healthy Kind of Burger

With herbs and cheese sprinkled into the hamburger patty itself, you can be sure that these are not ordinary fast food burgers. For a completely new hamburger experience, spice up your burger with rosemary, thyme, chives, tarragon, sage, dill, and mint. Don’t be alarmed by the long list of herbs as they produce harmonious flavors when mixed together. In essence it transforms the burger into something really full-flavored, imaginative and enticing to serve and eat.

Hamburger is an all-time favorite American food. This new gourmet version of hamburger is a fresh and exciting experience. Try this creative and innovative herbed parmesan hamburger recipe that is titillating to the modern taste buds for a new dining experience. The addition of Parmesan cheese and aromatic herbs turned the ordinary burger patties into a gourmet dish reminiscent of Provence and the Mediterranean. This herbed burger dish is more enjoyed with a fruity chardonnay or an Australian Shiraz. Ice-cold beer or the ever-reliable Sauvignon Blanc is best for a refreshing and relaxing time. However, if you want something bolder to complement the spices, go for an American Zinfandel or a dark and brooding Merlot. Why not check out lots of cooking video recipes and be amazed how easy is to cook you favorite meals.

This recipe is a brilliant idea if you have an herb garden and want to try all your aromatic greens in one dish. It is also a good way if you want to showcase your fresh herbs to your friends. All of those wonderful aromas of herbs will mingle together as you cook the patties on the grill and as it wafts through the whole neighborhood it will cause a stir. The patties in this recipe can also be made into meatballs or a meat loaf, whichever you prefer, instead of burgers. The herbs are listed as chopped or diced. If chopped, naturally, it will leave you with bigger pieces of the herbs. They will burst onto the palate when you bite into them. Since some people prefer their spices finely diced, the option is yours.

Ingredients

1 ½ lbs. ground beef (or ground chuck or ground sirloin)
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese (grated - not shredded)
¾ cup olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh baby dill (chopped or diced)
2 tablespoons fresh sage (chopped or diced)
2 tablespoons fresh tarragon (chopped or diced)
2 tablespoons fresh rosemary (chopped or diced)
2 teaspoons fresh mint (diced)
1 ½ teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon cinnamon
Hamburger buns

1. Place the ground beef in a large bowl.

2. Add the grated Parmesan cheese, chopped baby dill, sage, tarragon, rosemary, mint, salt, cayenne pepper, and cinnamon. Using a spatula gently mix everything well.

3. Form the mixture into hamburger patties. Cook as desired—fried in a skillet, baked in the oven at 350 degrees F, or on the grill them.

4. Place the burger on a toasted or grilled hamburger bun, when cooked to your preference or just a plain bun if you don’t prefer it toasted or grilled. For an exotic dish you can also use French baguettes.

5. Top with condiments of your choice: ketchup, mustard, relish, mayonnaise, hot sauce, or more cheese. Enjoy!