I could eat a grilled burger every single night of summer. I really could! A great burger recipe starts with a great patty, sure. And IMO, the very best burgers are always cooked on the grill. Cook times will vary depending on the type of meat (or veggies) that your burger patty is made out of, but they generally cook up fast.
What truly makes a burger all-star level delicious, though, are the TOPPINGS. Oozing melted cheese, pickles, lettuce, juicy fat slabs of summer tomatoes and (in my house) always a special sauce. Below, you’ll find twelve of my best grilled burger recipes, from healthy turkey burgers or black bean burgers to the most indulgently sauce-y smash burgers.
Smash Burgers
I don’t know if it’s quite fair to call my smash burger recipe viral, but my husband and I are passionate about it and I’ve talked it up a fair amount on social media. What can I say? It’s simply the best.
Salmon Burgers
If you’ve never made a salmon burger, prepare to fall in love. Topped with melty Havarti & caramelized onions and seasoned with Old Bay, these homemade salmon burgers are the best ever!
Chicken Burgers
I do not settle for boring when it comes to chicken burgers, and these prove it! Topped with candied jalapeños and smashed avocado, they’re every bit as exciting as classic beef burgers. I PROMISE.
Classic Cheeseburger
And then there’s the classic. Topped with my special burger sauce, these beefy cheese burgers are maybe the best thing that’s ever touched your grill.
Pork Banh Mi Burger
Bahn mi sandwiches are such a favorite, that I created a burger inspired by my love for them! This is such a refreshing riff on your average burger. Invite some friends over for this one, so that you’ve got a crew ready to oooh and ahhh over your culinary prowess!
Mediterranean Turkey Burger
I actually adore turkey and usually have ground turkey on hand. Lean and high in protein, it’s an easy win. I make this recipe when we’re craving burgers, but also need a healthy meal.
Black Bean Burgers
You truly can have a burger a day if one of the burger recipes in your rotation is this vegan black bean burger! Healthy, loaded with protein and fiber, and delicious when cooked on the grill, it’s a keeper.
Avocado Burger with Bacon
I grew up slathering guacamole on my burgers and to this day I still love the combo.
Lamb Burger With Harissa Mayo
Fancy burger lovers, raise your hands! If you’ve ever ordered a fancy restaurant burger and wondered if you could replicate that magic at home, this recipe will show you that yes, you can! This burger recipe is great for company.
Low-Carb Bacon Burger with Guacamole
If you’re in a low-carb era, these burgers will hit the spot. You will not miss the bun at all as you gobble this beefy, keto-friendly bacon-guacamole burger loaded with veggies and jalapeño aioli!
Beef Sliders
Wee little sliders are such a backyard hang out win! Make a huge batch for a party, and watch ‘em disappear.
Burger Sauce
Any of these burger recipes would get along great with this burger sauce! It’s also a great recipe to mix up and bring to cookouts and BBQs this summer!
