Our Best Burger Recipes for All of Your Summer Cookouts

A generous dash of fresh parsely adds new layers of flavor to each component of these Greek-inspired lamb burgers: the patties, the yogurt-feta sauce, and the chopped tomato salad.

Ground turkey patties flavored with parsley, Worcestershire, and Dijon are steamed, then seared for these Mediterranean-inspired pita burgers.

Bulgur plays two integral roles in these vegetarian burgers: it's used to bolster the shiitake mushroom-and-pinto bean patties, and to create a crunchy crust on the outside.

The key to mastering these diner-style patties is not overworking the meat. For extra tang, add a thin spread of mayo to the buns before toasting them on the grill.

One of Martha's favorites! Aged cheeses, fresh horseradish, and smoky bacon take ordinary beef burgers to new heights. Serve with bread-and-butter pickles, onion rings—and cold beer.

From the drive thru lane to the steak house! This lavish burger calls for grinding your own meat—we used a mix of short ribs and sirloin.

Lean, mean, and green! These chicken burgers get added oomph from canned green chiles and fresh cilantro. Serve on sour cream- and Dijon-slathered buns with more cilantro, grilled tomatoes, and lettuce.

Fresh peas are the star of these bright-green patties. Chickpeas, onion, parsley, egg, and breadcrumbs play important supporting roles.

Here's a hearty dinner that everyone will love—umami-rich mushroom-and-sausage patties, melted provolone, and spicy broccoli rabe are sandwiched in toasted ciabatta rolls.

The curry-lime yogurt sauce that accompanies these naked Indian-inspired patties is so good that you won't miss the bun one bit. The patties are made with chickpeas, rice, shredded carrot, and yogurt.

Beefy burgers don't have to weigh you down. Opt for our griddled slender patties topped with American cheese. Bonus: they freeze beautifully.

Sometimes a slider is all you need! These diminutive burgers have all the traditional fixings and are the perfect excuse to serve diner food at your next party.

Burger buns do double duty here: they're turned into breadcrumbs to bind the salmon patties, and they're used to serve the cooked burgers.

Homemade chimichurri—a garlicky, herb-packed sauce typically used for grilled meats in Argentina—sets this beefy burger apart.

Inspired by Vietnamese banh mi, our mini meatless sliders team beans and rice with grated carrots, ginger, and spices. Garnish with sliced mango, fresh cilantro, and homemade chili mayonnaise.

We like to think of this dish as a deconstructed cheeseburger that swaps the buns for baked potatoes. For more innovative baked potato ideas, check out these recipes.

Kids will love making and eating these mini turkey burgers. Let them form the patties, wash and tear the lettuce, and lay on the toppings. Trust us, there's no way they won't eat their own creation!

Treat your guests to beef burgers topped with the "caviar of the South," also known as the holy trinity of pimientos, cheddar, and mayonnaise.

You don't have to be a vegetarian to enjoy these red bean-and-carrot burgers flavored with chili powder and oregano. Give the dish a Southwestern feel by serving with avocado, red onion, lettuce, sour cream, and lime.

Like two comfort foods rolled into one dish! Store-bought red-pepper relish and chili sauce are the MVP ingredients in these ground turkey patties. Switch things up by topping with kale instead of the usual lettuce.

Ketchup goes au naturel here with fresh roasted plum tomatoes standing in for the usual bottled condiment. Broiled portobellos get covered in melted sharp provolone cheese and are sandwiched between toasted whole-wheat buns.

Absolutely scrumptious, these meatless patties are made with bulgur, pinto beans, Swiss cheese, carrots, and scallions. Try them because they're a total winner.

Rich and savory, these lamb patties are spiced with cumin and coriander and topped with grilled eggplant and tangy goat cheese.

Proof that burgers can be elegant! Fresh dill and crisp watercress are the perfect foils for these tender salmon patties.

We've transformed the classic Italian pairing of sausage and peppers into these delectable burgers and added some fresh mozzarella for good measure.

Grilled eggplant is the secret ingredient behind these better-for-you burgers. It's mixed with lean ground chuck, giving each patty an extra fiber boost.

Quick-cooking chicken cutlets mean these burgers are ready in a flash. Team them with grilled zucchini and onions, juicy tomatoes, and peppery arugula.

Grinding your tuna is essential to shaping these burgers; otherwise they'll fall apart while cooking. Flavor them with ginger and lemon, and serve with a crisp Asian-inspired slaw for balance.

Yes, you can use English muffins as hamburger buns! They're the ideal vehicles for serving these turkey patties enriched with ground bacon and topped with Swiss cheese, tomatoes, avocado, and lettuce.

Mashed kidney beans are combined with quinoa, feta, and parsley to make these delicious protein-packed veggie burgers. Gussy them up with grainy mustard, tender grilled onions, and pleasantly bitter radicchio.

They may be small, but these mini beef burgers pack a punch, thanks to the quick-pickled red onions and garlicky mayonnaise.

Thai chiles and fish sauce, together with lemongrass, give these lean pork burgers a Southeast Asian flavor. Enjoy on crisp Boston lettuce leaves instead of buns and serve with cucumber wedges to refresh your palate between bites.