1Classic Cheeseburger
Erik bernstein There are about a million ways to top a hamburger, and we're not here to tell you what goes onto your patty. It is our duty to make sure that you're cooking burgers as best as you possibly can. Our golden rules: Be sure to let the meat come to room temperature and season generously with salt and pepper before you grill up.
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2Copycat Shake Shack Burger
PHOTO: JOEL GOLDBERG; FOOD STYLING: MICAH MORTON If you've ever eaten at Shake Shack and wondered just what makes their burgers so good, we've got the intel for you: It's the sauce! Specifically, how the pickles are incorporated into it. (Spoiler: They're blended.) Now you know, go forth and put that ish on everything.
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3Smash Burgers
PHOTO: ERIK BERNSTEIN: FOOD STYLING: SPENCER RICHARDS If you're unfamiliar, the draw of a smash burger is its SUPER thin patties. Because they are so slim, it's impossible for the ground beef to dry out, but you still get those deliciously crispy, lacy edges. Win win!
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4JalapeƱo Popper Burgers
JOEL GOLDBERG 5Chicken Parm Burgers
Erik bernstein 6Copycat Shake Shack Shroom Burgers
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7Greek Stuffed Turkey Burgers
Joel goldberg Cheese lovers, take note: You can stuff your patties (we used ground turkey, but you do you) with a whole square of salty, creamy, herby feta (or our Greek feta dip?). These might just become your favorite spin on a cheese-stuffed burger.
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8Air Fryer Cheeseburgers
Emily Hlavac Green When we went on the quest to make the world's best burger, we really wish we would have tested out our air fryer version then. With the quick cook time, these stay perfectly juicy and basically beg for a melty slice of cheese. Load it up with your favorite toppings and feel like the burger master you are, without all the smoke in your face.
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9Green Chile Cheeseburgers
Joel goldberg When roasted over an open flame, green hatch peppers take on new life, going from crisp and verdant to velvety tender and seductively smoky. You end up with condiment gold, transforming the humble cheeseburger into a transcendent experience between two buns that must be tasted to be believed.
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10Pizza Burgers
Parker feierbach 11Slutty Vegan's One Night Stand Burger
ANDREW BUI If you think that vegan burgers can't rival meat-based ones, think again. Atlanta-based chain Slutty Vegan's One Night Stand Burger puts the argument to rest with this loaded burger. It's topped with all the fixings, including caramelized red onion, vegan bacon, melty vegan cheese, and a smoky chipotle-lime mayonnaise. Woah!
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12Big Mac Salad
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13Meat Lover's Veggie Burgers
Stuart Tyson/Studio D Our recipe uses TWO types of umami-rich mushroom goodness for the meatless patties: fresh shiitakes and dried porcini. To avoid the mush factor, we opted for a couple thin, smaller patties rather than one large one. That way, you get nice caramelization on the outside without a thick layer of uncooked patty in the center. Plus, double the patty means double the cheese. See ya never, mushy veggie burgers. āļø
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14Copycat Carl's Jr. Bacon Western Cheeseburgers
Andrew bui 15Lamb Burgers
Parker feierbach The feta yogurt sauce on our Greek(-ish) lamb burgers is EVERYTHING. Trust us, you're going to want to slather it on both sides of the bun. If you end up with extra, it also makes the perfect dip for raw veggies or pita chips.
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16Pull-Apart Cheeseburger Sliders
Parker feierbach Everyone loves little mini cheeseburgers. But have you ever made them? Flipping a dozen (or more) little patties is maddening. Enter: our brilliant little hack. Instead of forming each individual slider, we go pull-apart style, using a loose cooked ground beef mixture that's seasoned like a good, juicy burger.
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17No-Bun Bruschetta Burgers
Erik bernstein 18French Onion Soup Burgers
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19Bison Burgers
Parker feierbach 20 Copycat Big Macs
Our favorite part of the iconic Big Mac? That Mac sauce. Once a trade secret, all it takes is whisking together mayonnaise, sweet pickle relish, yellow mustard, and ketchup (for that trademark pink color) with vinegar, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika. It's a versatile condiment that you can put on anything from French fries to eggs.
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