1Classic Cheeseburger
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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2Chicken Parm Burgers
Erik bernstein 3Copycat 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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4Turkey Burgers
PHOTO: LUCY SCHAEFFER; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON We love our turkey burger for one simple reason: We let it be. We don't try to cover up the fact that it's turkey. Instead, we embrace it. Turkey burgers tend to be drier, so we add an egg to ours to help it hold together and give it moisture. Pro tip: Use 94 percent lean ground turkey so the patties easily stay together.
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5Chicken Burgers
Park Feierbach 6Copycat Shake Shack Shroom Burgers
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7Air 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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8Pizza Burgers
Parker feierbach 9Smash 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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10Quesadilla Burgers
Ethan Calabrese Meet our new favorite way we cope with indecision, because no longer do you have to choose between a quesadilla or a burger. Turns out, a chili- and jalapeño-spiced patty is *the* perfect filling for crispy fried tortillas.
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11Falafel Burgers
Parker Feierbach The tzatziki-inspired sauce from our falafel-inspired burgers takes these from good to exceptional. Our best tip to get these right? Roast those chickpeas to draw out moisture so these stay together easily.
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12Greek-Inspired Salmon Burgers
Erik bernstein Okay, so pureeing a salmon fillet with egg isn’t the sexiest process, but it’s key in helping these patties hold together. You'll be so glad you did when you're eating this light, flavorful salmon burger sandwiched in fluffy pita.
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13Slutty 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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14Copycat Carl's Jr. Bacon Western Cheeseburgers
ANDREW BUI 15Shrimp Katsu Burgers
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16Lamb Burgers
Park 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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17Oven-Baked Burgers
Erik bernstein Controversial opinion: Burgers taste better at home than in a restaurant! Though you might see some recipes out there that call for pressing meat into a square pan for oven-made burgers, the key to getting a good crust in the oven lies is in preheating your cast-iron skillet so that once the meat hits the hot pan it mimics the griddle at your favorite fast-food joint.
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19Lemon-Dill Salmon Burgers
Ethan Calabrese 20Crab Cake Burgers
Ethan Calabrese There's nothing to be crabby about with these crab cake-inspired burgers, especially when it means a creamy, tangy Old Bay sauce. You can even double-down on that savory Old Bay flavor by adding a healthy dab of Old Bay hot sauce or sprinkling the seasoning on your fries.
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