Yes, it’s true, I do LOVE hamburgers!
You’ll never catch me eating a hamburger at a fast food joint, but I do love my homemade burger and gourmet burgers.
It’s true that with the recession, the concept of the $1,000 burger (remember it was made with beef from Japan, truffles and foie gras) seems almost laughable now because few people would be crazy enough to drop that kind of cash on a hamburger.
Luckily, there are loads of delicious hamburger recipes that are super tasty and that are quite affordable!
I’ve made many hamburger with grain feed veal for a while now, but I’ve recently I’ve been eating a lot of Angus beef hamburgers! I really like Angus beef a lot.
>>>> What is Angus beef (source: Wikipedia)?
Superior quality of beef produced from Angus cattle of higher quality than beef from other breeds of cattle. Cattle are eligible for “Certified Angus Beef” evaluation if they are at least 51% black and exhibit Angus influence, which include Black Simmental beef and crossbreds. In order to be considered Black Angus, cattle must all 10 of the following criterion to be labelled “Certified Angus Beef” by USDA Graders:
1) Modest or higher degree of marbling
2) Medium or fine marbling texture
3) “A” maturity
4) 10 to 16-square-inch rib eye area
5) Less than 1,000-pound hot carcass weight
6) Less than 1-inch fat thickness
7) Moderately thick or thicker muscling
#8) No hump on the neck exceeding 5 cm (2 inches)
9) Practically free of capillary rupture
10) No dark cutting characteristics
>>> Hamburgers don’t have to be unhealthy!
I think a lot of people believe hamburgers are unhealthy, but we’re talking about lean ground beef (or veal). What makes burgers unhealthy are the condiments you choose and some of the toppings. I’m not going to lie, once in a while I do like indulging in a hamburger that is topped with pancetta (Italian-style bacon), but it’s a treat for me and not my staple burger recipe.
Here’s another element of a burger that’s not always the healthiest: the bun!
I buy buns that are either whole weight or whole grain at the natural health food store, but at regular grocery stores, you can now find healthier bun options and buns that are thin. I don’t know about you, but I never eat burgers at a picnic because they always serve the hamburger with these buns that are so thick and white. I usually discard the bun all together and when I’m making burgers at home, I always buy a superior quality of bread.
Here’s another think, I usually limit myself to one hamburger and complete my meal with salad. I sometimes will have a handful of fries, but it’s usually a small portion or else I find the combo of a big burger with loads of fries impossible to digest!
>>>> 21 top-rated hamburger recipes
I’ve just found these great 21 top-rated hamburger recipes from Epicurious and I’m sure you’ll agree they are quite tasty (you’ll find hamburger recipes made with beef, turkey, cheese AND veggies). I’m not going to lie because some of these hamburgers are fairly heavy, but you’ll find tons more that aren’t:
1) Bacon Swiss Burgers with Tomato and Avocado
2) Aussie Burger
3) Tapenade-Filled Burgers
4)Turkey Cheddar Burgers
5) Buffalo Burgers with Pickled Onions and Smoky Red Pepper Sauce
6) Chipotle Burgers
7) Burgers with Mozzarella and Spinach-Arugula Pesto
#8) Black-Bean Burgers
9) Andouille and Beef Burgers with Spicy Mayo and Caramelized Onions
10) Sesame Tuna Burgers with Fried Shoestring Zucchini
11) Open-Face Lamb Burgers with Pistachio-Apricot Relish
12) BLT Burgers
13) Bison Burgers with Cabernet Onions and Wisconsin Cheddar
14) Turkey Burgers with Tomato Jam, Olives, and Feta
15) Bean & ‘Bello Burger
16) Greek Lamb Burgers with Spinach and Red Onion Salad
17) Tamarind-Glazed Turkey Burgers
18) Creole Crab Burgers
19) Open-Face Chicken Burgers with Basil Mayonnaise
20) Bulgur Veggie Burgers with Lime Mayonnaise
21) Cheeseburgers with Charred Green Chiles and Onions
>>> One last thing to remember: You can always change any recipe to your liking of dietary needs, but I’m sure this list will help you be a little more creative when it comes to your hamburgers!
You’re going to hear me talk about hamburgers any chance I have.
>>>> Here are a couple of other tributes to one of my favourite foods:
1)Top 10 Burgers in New York City!
2) Bobby Flay: Burgers, Fries and Shakes
Photo by chichacha
Yes, it’s true, I do LOVE hamburgers!
You’ll never catch me eating a hamburger at a fast food joint, but I do love my homemade burger and gourmet burgers.
It’s true that with the recession, the concept of the $1,000 burger (remember it was made with beef from Japan, truffles and foie gras) seems almost laughable now because few people would be crazy enough to drop that kind of cash on a hamburger.
Luckily, there are loads of delicious hamburger recipes that are super tasty and that are quite affordable!
I’ve made many hamburger with grain feed veal for a while now, but I’ve recently I’ve been eating a lot of Angus beef hamburgers! I really like Angus beef a lot.
>>>> What is Angus beef (source: Wikipedia)?
Superior quality of beef produced from Angus cattle of higher quality than beef from other breeds of cattle. Cattle are eligible for “Certified Angus Beef” evaluation if they are at least 51% black and exhibit Angus influence, which include Black Simmental beef and crossbreds. In order to be considered Black Angus, cattle must all 10 of the following criterion to be labelled “Certified Angus Beef” by USDA Graders:
1) Modest or higher degree of marbling
2) Medium or fine marbling texture
3) “A” maturity
4) 10 to 16-square-inch rib eye area
5) Less than 1,000-pound hot carcass weight
6) Less than 1-inch fat thickness
7) Moderately thick or thicker muscling
#8) No hump on the neck exceeding 5 cm (2 inches)
9) Practically free of capillary rupture
10) No dark cutting characteristics
>>> Hamburgers don’t have to be unhealthy!
I think a lot of people believe hamburgers are unhealthy, but we’re talking about lean ground beef (or veal). What makes burgers unhealthy are the condiments you choose and some of the toppings. I’m not going to lie, once in a while I do like indulging in a hamburger that is topped with pancetta (Italian-style bacon), but it’s a treat for me and not my staple burger recipe.
Here’s another element of a burger that’s not always the healthiest: the bun!
I buy buns that are either whole weight or whole grain at the natural health food store, but at regular grocery stores, you can now find healthier bun options and buns that are thin. I don’t know about you, but I never eat burgers at a picnic because they always serve the hamburger with these buns that are so thick and white. I usually discard the bun all together and when I’m making burgers at home, I always buy a superior quality of bread.
Here’s another think, I usually limit myself to one hamburger and complete my meal with salad. I sometimes will have a handful of fries, but it’s usually a small portion or else I find the combo of a big burger with loads of fries impossible to digest!
>>>> 21 top-rated hamburger recipes
I’ve just found these great 21 top-rated hamburger recipes from Epicurious and I’m sure you’ll agree they are quite tasty (you’ll find hamburger recipes made with beef, turkey, cheese AND veggies). I’m not going to lie because some of these hamburgers are fairly heavy, but you’ll find tons more that aren’t:
1) Bacon Swiss Burgers with Tomato and Avocado
2) Aussie Burger
3) Tapenade-Filled Burgers
4)Turkey Cheddar Burgers
5) Buffalo Burgers with Pickled Onions and Smoky Red Pepper Sauce
6) Chipotle Burgers
7) Burgers with Mozzarella and Spinach-Arugula Pesto
#8) Black-Bean Burgers
9) Andouille and Beef Burgers with Spicy Mayo and Caramelized Onions
10) Sesame Tuna Burgers with Fried Shoestring Zucchini
11) Open-Face Lamb Burgers with Pistachio-Apricot Relish
12) BLT Burgers
13) Bison Burgers with Cabernet Onions and Wisconsin Cheddar
14) Turkey Burgers with Tomato Jam, Olives, and Feta
15) Bean & ‘Bello Burger
16) Greek Lamb Burgers with Spinach and Red Onion Salad
17) Tamarind-Glazed Turkey Burgers
18) Creole Crab Burgers
19) Open-Face Chicken Burgers with Basil Mayonnaise
20) Bulgur Veggie Burgers with Lime Mayonnaise
21) Cheeseburgers with Charred Green Chiles and Onions
>>> One last thing to remember: You can always change any recipe to your liking of dietary needs, but I’m sure this list will help you be a little more creative when it comes to your hamburgers!
You’re going to hear me talk about hamburgers any chance I have.
>>>> Here are a couple of other tributes to one of my favourite foods:
1)Top 10 Burgers in New York City!
2) Bobby Flay: Burgers, Fries and Shakes
Photo by chichacha