Entertaining Seasonal Summer Entertaining BBQ & Grilling Recipes Our Very Best Burger Recipes By Alexandra Lim-Chua Wee Alexandra Lim-Chua Wee Alexandra is a former assistant digital editor for MarthaStewart.com. Editorial Guidelines Updated on August 23, 2021 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: Frank Frances From classic diner-style patties to meatless masterpieces and bunless beauties, here are more than two dozen of our best burger recipes. 01 of 35 Kate Mathis Looking back on your favorite summer memories, a few things probably come to mind: a splash in the pool, a lazy day at the beach, a family adventure, or the first bite of a juicy, char-grilled burger. Burgers are synonymous with grilling, and we probably eat more burgers in the summer than at any other time of year. Still, these tasty bites shouldn't be reserved just for grilling season; we've got plenty of burger recipes here that can be enjoyed all year long. With a stovetop and a grill pan, any night can be a burger night. If you're looking for a burger recipes with tried-and-true flavors, start with classic combos like grilled peppers and onions or pickles, lettuce, and tomato. When creating a beef burger, it's important to use a cut of beef that's leaner: Try finding ground chuck that's 80 percent lean, and 20 percent fat. You'll enjoy a juicy profile without too much grease. Your patties should be about four inches wide—remember that burgers will shrink significantly when cooked. Don't stop at beef, either. Some of our favorite burgers feature tender patties of lamb, chicken, turkey, salmon, and pork. Our go-to lamb burgers are topped with a serious punch of parsley and bathed in yogurt-feta sauce; they're are a perfect example of how other meats can inspire a fresh take on burger night. And don't forget plant-based recipes! Hearty vegetables, grains, and beans can all make for amazing burgers that sing with healthy flavor. Here, we're sharing our favorite burgers—from vegetarian options to beefy classics—that will keep you coming back for more all year long. 02 of 35 Chili-Pie Burgers Frank Frances A comfort food dream, this beefy burger is a mashup of Frito pie and hamburger. A beef patty is topped with chili-spiked sautéed onions, pickled jalapeños, melty American cheese, and crunchy Frito chips. View Recipe 03 of 35 Salmon-Spinach Burgers Frank Frances Simple, healthy, and delicious, there's a lot to like about these easy salmon patties made by mixing salmon fillet with goat cheese, fresh spinach, lemon juice, and olive oil. We serve them with flatbreads and a crunchy salad. View Recipe 04 of 35 Turkey-Mushroom Patty Melts Frank Frances Here's a tasty burger that's served without a bun, but not without bread! Adding sautéed mushrooms to ground turkey amps up the delicious umami of these patties. We serve them on toasted rye bread with Havarti cheese. View Recipe 05 of 35 Carrot-Chickpea Burgers Frank Frances Have you been looking for the ultimate veggie burger? The search is over! These easy-to-make patties lean on canned chickpeas and grated carrot with egg, panko, and cooked white rice bringing it all together. Give them a try. View Recipe 06 of 35 Grilled Lamb Burgers with Yogurt-Feta Sauce Christopher Testani A generous dash of fresh parsley 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. View Recipe 07 of 35 California-Style Veggie Burgers Louise Hagger 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. View Recipe 08 of 35 Classic Burger-Joint Cheeseburger Armando Rafael 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. View Recipe 09 of 35 Aged-Cheddar-and-Swiss Cheeseburgers Linda Pugliese 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. View Recipe 10 of 35 Greek Turkey Burgers Sidney Bensimon Ground turkey patties flavored with parsley, Worcestershire, and Dijon are steamed, then seared for these Mediterranean-inspired pita burgers. View Recipe 11 of 35 Steak-House Burger Marcus Nilsson 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. View Recipe 12 of 35 Green-Chile Chicken Burgers Courtesy of Bryan Gardner 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. View Recipe 13 of 35 Green-Pea Burgers with Harissa Mayo Johnny Miller Fresh peas are the star of these bright-green patties. Chickpeas, onion, parsley, egg, and breadcrumbs play important supporting roles. View Recipe 14 of 35 Sausage-and-Mushroom Burgers with Broccoli Rabe Bryan Gardner 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. View Recipe 15 of 35 Thin Burger Sang An Beefy burgers don't have to weigh you down. Opt for our griddled slender patties topped with American cheese. Bonus: They freeze beautifully. View Recipe 16 of 35 Mini Cheeseburgers 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. View Recipe 17 of 35 Gingery Salmon Burgers 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. View Recipe 18 of 35 Chimichurri Burger Andrew Purcell Homemade chimichurri—a garlicky, herb-packed sauce typically used for grilled meats in Argentina—sets this beefy burger apart. View Recipe 19 of 35 Bean-and-Veggie Sliders 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. View Recipe 20 of 35 Cheeseburger Potato Johnny Miller We like to think of this dish as a deconstructed cheeseburger that swaps the buns for baked potatoes. View Recipe 21 of 35 Turkey Sliders 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! View Recipe 22 of 35 Pimiento-Cheese Burgers JOHNNY MILER Treat your guests to beef burgers topped with the "caviar of the South," also known as the holy trinity of pimientos, cheddar, and mayonnaise. View Recipe 23 of 35 Red-Bean Burgers with Avocado and Lime Alpha Smoot 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. View Recipe 24 of 35 Turkey-Meatloaf Burgers Linda Pugliese Consider these burgers to be 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. View Recipe 25 of 35 Double-Portobello Burgers with Roasted Tomatoes andrew parcell 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. View Recipe 26 of 35 Easy Veggie Burgers Absolutely scrumptious, these meatless patties are made with bulgur, pinto beans, Swiss cheese, carrots, and scallions. Try them because they're a total winner. View Recipe 27 of 35 Lamb Burgers Rich and savory, these lamb patties are spiced with cumin and coriander and topped with grilled eggplant and tangy goat cheese. View Recipe 28 of 35 Smoky Salmon Burgers with Grainy Mustard andrew parcell Proof that burgers can be elegant! Fresh dill and crisp watercress are the perfect foils for these tender salmon patties. View Recipe 29 of 35 Pork Burgers with Peppers We've transformed the classic Italian pairing of sausage and peppers into these delectable burgers and added some fresh mozzarella for good measure. View Recipe 30 of 35 Charred-Eggplant and Beef Burgers andrew parcell 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. View Recipe 31 of 35 Chicken-Cutlet Burgers Quick-cooking chicken cutlets mean these burgers are ready in a flash. Team them with grilled zucchini and onions, juicy tomatoes, and peppery arugula. View Recipe 32 of 35 Tuna Burgers James Wojcik 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 Napa Cabbage Slaw for balance. View Recipe 33 of 35 Turkey-Club Burger Marcus Nilsson 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. View Recipe 34 of 35 Quinoa-Feta Burgers Bryan Gardner 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. View Recipe 35 of 35 Bistro Sliders with Pickled Onions They may be small, but these mini beef burgers pack a punch, thanks to the quick-pickled red onions and garlicky mayonnaise. View Recipe Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit