Mediterranean Burgers With Spicy Tomato Salsa Recipes

ZESTY SALSA BURGERS

Steps:

• 1. Spray grate of outdoor grill with grilling spray. Preheat grill to medium heat according to manufacturer's directions. Meanwhile, set aside 1/3 cup drained tomatoes. Mix together beef, remaining drained tomatoes, salt and pepper in medium bowl. Shape into 4 patties, about 1/2-inch thick.
• 2. Grill patties 10 minutes or until cooked through (160 degrees F), turning once. Top each patty with 1 slice cheese; melt slightly.
• 3. Place patties on bottom halves of buns. Top each patty with 3 or 4 avocado slices and a generous tablespoon of reserved tomatoes. Close with tops of buns. Serve immediately.

BURGERS WITH GREEN TOMATO SALSA

Steps:

• Preheat a grill to medium high. Make the salsa: Combine the tomatoes, lime juice, sugar and 1 teaspoon salt in a small microwave-safe bowl. Microwave 2 minutes, then stir in the cilantro, red onion and jalapeno; set aside.
• Toss the corn with the vegetable oil in a large bowl; season with salt and pepper. Form the beef into four 1-inch-thick patties; season with salt and pepper. Lightly brush the grill grates with vegetable oil. Grill the corn, turning occasionally, until marked and tender, about8 minutes. Meanwhile, grill the burgers about 4 minutes per side for medium rare. Toast the buns on the grill.
• Sandwich the burgers on the buns with the guacamole and salsa. Serve with the corn.

MEDITERRANEAN BURGERS WITH SPICY TOMATO SALSA

Steps:

• Preheat a grill or barbecue to medium. (Alternatively, you can use a cast-iron, ridged grill pan on the stove for cooking the patties.) Place the minced beef, breadcrumbs, garlic, sun-dried tomatoes and coriander in a large bowl and use your hands to mix the ingredients together thoroughly.
• Divide the mixture equally into four and shape into patties, about 10 cm across and a similar size to the buns.
• Brush the grill rack or grill tray lightly with oil and cook the patties for 3-4 minutes on each side, until browned on the outside and cooked through.
• To make the salsa, mix together all the ingredients in a bowl. Season to taste. You can chop all the salsa ingredients together in the food processor to save time - just use the pulse button to get the right consistency.
• Split the buns in half and pop under the grill or onto the barbecue rack to toast lightly. Place a few rocket leaves on each base, top with a patty and add a spoonful of salsa, then replace the tops. Serve immediately.

AUDREY'S SALSA BURGERS

Steps:

• In medium mixing bowl, combine ground beef, salsa and bread crumbs.
• Mix well and shape into 12 hamburger patties.
• No bigger than 4 inches in diameter and 1/4 inch thick.
• On 6 patties, sprinkle cheese on top of each patty.
• Place the remaining patties on top of the cheese covered patties to form a hamburger.
• Seal ends together by pressing the ends shut.
• Place on grill.
• Grill each side for 11 to 15 minutes or until your liking.
• Place cooked hamburger on bun topped with tomato, avocado, salsa and 1 Tablespoon sour cream.
• When doubling recipe, I found I needed to add more bread crumbs so the meat was the right consistency for a hamburger.

MEDITERRANEAN BURGERS WITH FETA CHEESE

Steps:

• To make the burgers, combine the ground beef, egg, dried basil and oregano, breadcrumbs, ketchup, garlic, onion and feta in a large bowl and shape into 4 burger patties.
• Grill or sauté in a pan lightly coated with cooking spray. Cook on 1 side for 7 minutes, then turn over and cook 3 to 5 minutes or just until beef is done.
• Combine all the sauce ingredients in a food processor and purée until smooth.
• Serve the burgers with the sauce.