Master The Art Of Burger Making: 20 Recipes To Try Now

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Nothing says summer like the smell of burgers on the grill! Whether you’re a fan of classic cheeseburgers or looking to mix things up with a gourmet twist, we’ve got you covered. In this post, we’ve rounded up our favorite burger recipes to help you step up your grilling game.

Smoked Hamburgers

Close up shot of a smoked hamburger on a bun with all the toppings.
Smoked Hamburgers. Photo credit: Girl Carnivore.

Sink your teeth into the perfect smoked hamburgers piled high on toasted buns with caramelized onions, crispy bacon, and gooey cheddar cheese. This easy smoker recipe is the best way to get juicy burgers with amazing smoky flavor on any grill with our tips for charcoal, gas grills, and pellet smokers.
Get the Recipe: Smoked Hamburgers

Ground Venison Burgers

Overhead shot of venison burgers.
Ground Venison Burgers. Photo credit: Girl Carnivore.

Ground Venison Burgers are going to rock your world! Imagine an umami-filled burger with crispy shallots, crispy bacon, and a butter-stuffed venison patty on top of a bun with garlic aioli and cheese. That’s what I’m talking about, and they’re easier to make than you might think!
Get the Recipe: Ground Venison Burgers

Veal Burgers

Close up of a huge veal burger.
Veal Burgers. Photo credit: Girl Carnivore.

Things get good when you take an old-school Italian dish and make a burger out of it. Taste-test the Veal Burger with Sage Aioli to prove that the classics are still delicious!
Get the Recipe: Veal Burgers

Bison Burgers

Bison burger on bun.
Bison Burgers. Photo credit: Girl Carnivore.

This Brussels sprouts slaw was one of the best I have made yet and with the bbq sauce, bacon, and sharp cheddar… this may be my new go-to burger recipe.
Get the Recipe: Bison Burgers

Surf and Turf Burgers

Fried oysters piled on top of a burger.
Surf and Turf Burgers. Photo credit: Girl Carnivore.

What happens when you want to chow down on a classic Southern po’boy and have your burger at the same time? This. The perfect Surf & Turf Burger with Fried Oysters. Go big or go home.
Get the Recipe: Surf and Turf Burgers

Chimichurri Butter Burger

Glistening butter burger with chimichurri.
Chimichurri Butter Burger. Photo credit: Girl Carnivore.

This Argentinian Chimichurri Butter Burger is simple and yet amazing in its flavors. Plus, I share a pro trick that makes it an over-the-top flavor experience. Did someone say butter?
Get the Recipe: Chimichurri Butter Burger

Hamburger Salad

Smoked burger patties over a hearty bed of lettuce.
Steakhouse hamburger salad. Photo credit: GirlCarnivore.

This steakhouse hamburger salad combines juicy smoked burgers nestled over dark leafy greens with a homemade keto blue cheese dressing and crispy onions for a filling meal that forgoes the bun.
Get the Recipe: Hamburger Salad

Pork Belly Burgers

Burger on a picnic table.
Pork Belly Burgers . Photo credit: Girl Carnivore.

Talk about quick and easy; this Crunchy Pork Belly Burger recipe is a classic, with a seriously crispy pork belly upgrade, and can be on the table in under 30 minutes. Yeah, that’s winning.
Get the Recipe: Pork Belly Burgers

Harissa Lamb Burgers

Lamb burger on a bun on an outood picnic table.
Harissa Lamb Burgers. Photo credit: Girl Carnivore.

Level up your burger game with these Harissa Butter-Stuffed Lamb Burgers. So much flavor basted from the outside in.
Get the Recipe: Harissa Lamb Burgers

Blue Cheese Burgers

Two burgers with bacon and blue cheese on top.
Blue Cheese Burgers. Photo credit: Girl Carnivore.

This is a gentleman’s burger. Smooth, sweet, with just a bit of bite. The flavors of bourbon onions, blue cheese, bacon, and the perfect all-beef patty with the perfect touch of bourbon blended hot and spicy barbecue sauce makes this Bourbon and Blue Burger a black-tie affair.
Get the Recipe: Blue Cheese Burgers

Philly Cheesesteak Burgers

Dark and moody shot of philly burgers.
Philly Cheesesteak Burgers. Photo credit: Girl Carnivore.

A burger infused with big beefy flavor, inspired by time in Philly, and smothered in provolone, peppers, and onions. With a homemade roasted garlic aioli to really set it over the top, this Philly Cheesesteak Burger is my favorite indulgence when I can’t get my hands on a real cheesesteak.
Get the Recipe: Philly Cheesesteak Burgers

Gochujang Teriyaki Burger with Shishito Peppers

Burger topped with grilled shishito peppers and purple cabbage.
Gochujang Teriyaki Burger with Shishito Peppers. Photo credit: Girls Can Grill.

Unlike any teriyaki burger you’ve ever tried. The flavorful patty is brushed with a gochujang teriyaki glaze and topped with shishito peppers
Get the Recipe: Gochujang Teriyaki Burger with Shishito Peppers

Portobello Mushroom Keto Burger

Portobello mushrooms buns with burger in between.
Juicy and Guilt-Free Portobello Mushroom Keto Burger. Photo credit: Low Carb – No Carb.

This guilt-free, quick, and easy to make Portobello Mushroom Keto Burger is super juicy and looks exactly like a real burger bun you would expect from a BBQ evening. Fully grain-free, gluten-free, low carb, and perfect for diabetics, this portobello mushroom recipe together with ground beef keto burger is a must when you start thinking of grilling time.
Get the Recipe: Portobello Mushroom Keto Burger

Turkey Smash Burgers

Turkey smash burger topped with onions, tomato, and lettuce on a wooden cutting board.
Turkey Smash Burger. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

This delicious turkey smash burgers recipe is the best I’ve ever tasted. Turkey patties are smashed onto a hot cast iron skillet to produce a caramelized exterior that’s crisp, savory, and delicious.
Get the Recipe: Turkey Smash Burgers

Fajita Burgers

A burger topped with peppers and onions with guacamole.
Fajita Burgers. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Add some spice and excitement to your next cookout! Get all the flavor of fajitas in a burger.
Get the Recipe: Fajita Burgers

Burger Mini Bites

Mini burgers with parsley.
Keto Burger Mini Bites. Photo credit: Low Carb – No Carb.

Learn how to make Keto Burger Mini Bites filled with low carb vegetables for your keto kid, brunch, party, or an appetizer for a Super Bowl. Fully low carb, gluten-free, grain-free, and diabetic friendly, those no bun burger bites will add all the healthiness you need throughout the day.
Get the Recipe: Burger Mini Bites

Air Fryer Burgers

A burger topped with melted cheese, ketchup and pickles.
Air Fryer Burgers. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Air frying burgers is easy and results in delicious and juicy hamburgers. Learn how to cook gourmet burgers in an air fryer for a dinner the entire family will enjoy!
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Burgers

Keto Butter Burgers

A burger between chaffles in a black dish.
Keto Butter Burgers. Photo credit: Keto Cooking Wins.

Basted in butter and served with cheese on a crispy chaffle, these Butter Burgers are so good you’ll want more than one!
Get the Recipe: Keto Butter Burgers

Avocado Burger

A burger stuck in between avocado as buns.
Avocado Burger. Photo credit: Low Carb – No Carb.

This picture perfect Avocado Burger allows you to wow your family and friends with the richness and creaminess of avocados as a keto alternative to bread buns. Simply replacing burger buns and making a delicious and flavorful avocado bun burger that is fully low carb, gluten-free, grain-free, and diabetic friendly will not only tingle with your taste buds but adds in an ideal nutrient-dense bun with healthy fat intake into your life.
Get the Recipe: Avocado Burger

Bunless Bacon Keto Burger

Burger without a bun with green sauce.
Bunless Bacon Keto Burger. Photo credit: Low Carb – No Carb.

This juicy Bunless Bacon Keto Burger, as one of the best ground beef keto recipes for the grilling season, will fully replace your keto fast food craving with the addition to the stuffed bacon inside. Keto BBQ season can start with our fully gluten-free garlic flavor keto patty filled with herbs from your garden that everyone will be asking for.
Get the Recipe: Bunless Bacon Keto Burger

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