Open Faced Pepper Burgers Food

OPEN-FACED CHILI BURGERS ON GRILLED PORTOBELLO "BUNS" WITH SMOKED CHEESE

Steps:

• Preheat grill pan or large nonstick griddle pan over medium high to high heat. Brush mushroom caps with damp towel to clean them. Scrape away gills with a spoon. Combine Worcestershire sauce with balsamic vinegar, then whisk in 2 tablespoons of extra-virgin olive oil. Brush mushrooms with dressing. Grill mushrooms on hot grill pan or griddle for 3 or 4 minutes on each side, until tender. Transfer to a plate and cover loosely with foil to keep warm.
• Combine meat in a bowl with onion, garlic, jalapeno, tomato paste, chili powder and steak seasoning blend. Form meat into 4 large (1 1/2 inch-thick) patties. Grill meat 4 to 7 minutes on each side for medium-rare to well done burgers. Melt cheese over burgers during the last minute or 2 the meat is on the grill. A loose foil tent will help the cheese melt quicker.
• While the meat cooks, grind the roasted red peppers in a food processor with cilantro or parsley.
• To assemble, place a portobello cap-side-down on a plate and spread a spoonful or 2 of the ground roasted red peppers into the cavity. Top with a chili-smoked cheese burger and serve. Macho Gazpacho Chunk Vegetable Salad makes a great side dish.
• Cut cucumber, tomatoes, pepper, onion and celery into bite-sized chunks. Combine vegetable in a bowl. Sprinkle cilantro or parsley over the vegetables. Combine vinegar, lime or lemon juice and hot sauce in a small bowl. Whisk in extra-virgin olive oil in a slow stream. Pour dressing down over the salad and toss. Season salad with salt and pepper and serve.

OPEN-FACED HAMBURGERS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the cheese, green pepper, milk, mustard and salt. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well; shape into six patties. , Spread cut sides of buns with butter; top each with a patty. Place on a baking sheet. Bake at 450° for 14-17 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160° and juices run clear.

OPEN-FACED BRUNCH BURGER WITH BACON AND AIOLI

Steps:

• For the aioli: Whisk the egg yolk, lemon zest, lemon juice and garlic in a medium bowl. Combine the canola oil and olive oil in a spouted measuring cup. Fold a damp kitchen towel in half and place the bowl on top to anchor. Begin whisking in the oil, a few drops at a time, until the aioli is smooth and thick, increasing the stream when about a third of the oil has been incorporated. Season with salt and hot sauce and more lemon juice if needed. If the aioli is still very thick, whisk in a teaspoon or two of water. Refrigerate while you make the burgers.
• For the burgers: Combine the beef and pork in a large bowl and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Form into 4 patties about 1-inch thick and 3 inches in diameter. Sprinkle the top side with salt.
• Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the bacon and cook until crisp, 6 to 7 minutes. Drain on paper towels. Pour out all but 2 tablespoons of fat from the pan. Return the pan to medium heat and add the burgers, salted side down. Sprinkle the tops with salt and cook, flipping once, until completely cooked through, 4 to 5 minutes per side, adding a cheese slice to each in the last minute.
• While the burgers cook, heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the olive oil. When the oil is hot, break in the eggs. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cover the skillet and cook until the whites are set but the yolks are still runny, 2 to 3 minutes.
• To serve, spread the aioli on the sourdough toast. Top each piece of toast with a burger, then a fried egg. Top each with 2 slices of bacon.

OPEN-FACE CRAB BURGERS AND RED PEPPER DRESSING

Steps:

• FOR DRESSING:.
• Mix all ingredients in small bowl & season with salt and pepper.
• FOR CRAB BURGERS;.
• Whisk first 7 ingredients in large bowl.
• Mix in red pepper and green onion.
• Gently mix in crab and 3/4 cup panko.
• Sprinkle 1 cup panko on rimmed baking sheet.
• Using 1/4 cupful for each burger, shape crab mixture into twelve 3-inch patties.
• Press into crumbs on sheet to coat both sides; keep crab burgers on sheet.
• Cover with plastic wrap.
• Chill at least 1 hour.
• Preheat broiler.
• Spread cut sides of rolls with butter.
• Broil rolls, buttered side up, until golden, about 2 minutes; cover.
• Melt 2 tablespoons butter with oil in large skillet over medium-high heat.
• Working in 2 batches, add burgers to skillet.
• Sauté until brown, about 5 minutes per side.
• Arrange 1 roll half, cut side up, on each plate.
• Top each with lettuce leaf, then 2 crab burgers.
• Spoon dressing over.
• Enjoy with a nice cold beer!

OPEN-FACED PIZZA BURGERS

Steps:

• In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until the meat is no longer pink, 3-5 minutes, breaking into crumbles. Drain. Stir in the pizza sauce, mushrooms, sugar and oregano; mix well. Spoon onto buns; sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. , Place on ungreased baking sheets. Broil 4 in. from the heat until cheese is melted, 2 minutes. , To freeze for quick lunches later, place the split and toasted buns on a baking sheet. Spoon the meat mixture onto buns; freeze for 1 hour. Transfer to freezer-safe airtight containers., To use frozen burgers: Thaw completely in the refrigerator. Sprinkle with cheese. Broil 4 in. from the heat until heated through and cheese is melted, 2 minutes.

OPEN-FACED CHICKEN AVOCADO BURGERS

Steps:

• In a blender, combine the first eight ingredients; cover and process until smooth. Chill until serving. For burgers, in a small bowl, combine the Parmesan cheese, pesto, garlic and salt. Crumble chicken over mixture and mix well. Shape into four patties., In a large skillet over medium heat, cook burgers in 2 tablespoons oil until a thermometer reads 165° and juices run clear, 5-7 minutes on each side . Top with cheese; cover and cook 1 minute longer., Meanwhile, brush bread with remaining oil; place on a baking sheet. Broil 3-4 in. from the heat until toasted, 1-2 minutes on each side., Spread each slice of toast with 2 tablespoons avocado spread (refrigerate remaining spread for another use). Top with arugula, a burger and sliced tomato. Sprinkle with basil and pepper.

OPEN-FACED CHEESEBURGERS WITH MUSHROOMS AND ONIONS

Steps:

• In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high. Add mushrooms; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until mushrooms release their liquid and start to brown, 5 to 7 minutes; transfer to a bowl (reserve skillet).
• Add onion and remaining tablespoon oil to skillet; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onion starts to brown, 5 to 7 minutes (if bottom of skillet becomes too dry, add a little water and scrape up browned bits). Return mushrooms to skillet; stir in vinegar and set aside.
• Heat broiler, with rack set 4 inches from heat. Gently form meat into 4 3/4-inch-thick patties; season with salt and pepper. Place on a rimmed baking sheet, and broil 3 minutes.
• Remove baking sheet; top burgers with tomato and cheese slices. Broil until cheese is melted and burgers are medium-rare, 1 to 2 minutes more. Serve burgers on toasted bread, with sauteed mushrooms and onion alongside.

OPEN-FACED BURGERS WITH ONION-MUSHROOM TOPPING

Steps:

• Preheat grill.
• Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
• Add onion, and cook for 5 minutes or until golden.
• Add mushrooms and salt; cook 5 minutes, stirring constantly.
• Add vinegar, remove mixture from pan.
• Set aside.
• Combine the paprika and the next 4 ingredients (paprika through black pepper).
• Divide the ground meat into 4 equal portion, shaping each into a 1/2 inch thick patty.
• Coat patties with spice mixture.
• Grill patties 4 minutes on each side or until done.
• Place burger patties on muffin halves, and top each burger with 1/4 cup onion mixture.

OPEN-FACED FALAFEL BURGERS

Steps:

• SAUCE: Combine the sauce ingredients in a blender, and process until smooth.
• PATTIES: Combine all patty ingredients except the oil and bread crumbs in a food processor, and process until smooth, scraping sides of bowl occasionally.
• Place bean mixture in a large bowl; stir in 1/4 cup breadcrumbs.
• Divide bean mixture into 6 equal portions, shaping each into a 1/2-inch-thick patty.
• Place remaining 1/4 cup breadcrumbs in a shallow dish. Dredge patties in breadcrumbs.
• Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
• Add 3 patties to pan; cook 3 minutes on each side or until browned.
• Repeat procedure with remaining 2 teaspoons oil and patties.
• TO ASSEMBLE: Warm mini pitas according to package directions.
• Place 1 pita on each of 6 plates. Top each serving with 1/2 cup lettuce, 1/3 cup tomato, 1/3 cup cucumber, and 4 teaspoons onion.
• Drizzle each serving with about 3 tablespoons sauce; top each serving with 1 patty.

OPEN-FACED PEPPER BURGERS

Steps:

• In a large skillet, cook beef, onions, and peppers, until meat is no longer pink,and drain.
• Stir in 1/2 salad dressing, and spread remaining dressing on cut sides of Italian bread, and broil 4-5 minutes or until lightly toasted.
• Spoon beef mixture over cut sides of bread, and top with cheese slices.
• Return to broiler and broil until cheese is melted.
• Cut each half into 3 pieces and serve.