The Texas Squealer Burger Food

THE TEXAS SQUEALER BURGER

Steps:

• Begin by chopping the raw bacon finely with a sharp knife. I slice it in half, then in strips, then dice it. The key is to make it small. I do not recommend a food processor because it heats the bacon up too much and can become gummy.
• Gently mix all ingredients in a large bowl and add the bacon. Form into 6-8 patties and put in the freezer for 30 minutes before grilling. This is not a necessary step, but I think the meat holds together nicely when the patties go on cold.
• Grill patties approximately 5 minutes on each side. Allow them to rest 5 minutes before serving.
• Top with cheese if you wish and any of your favorite toppings.

JUICY TEXAS BURGERS

Steps:

• Make the coleslaw: In a large bowl, whisk the mayonnaise with the onion, vinegar, sugar and celery seeds. Add the shredded cabbage and carrot, season with salt and pepper and toss well. Let stand until slightly softened, about 25 minutes.
• Make the burgers: Light a grill. Form the beef into 4 patties; rub with oil and season with salt and pepper. Sear over high heat, turning once, for 5 minutes for medium-rate Brush with 1/2 cup of the barbecue sauce and grill until glazed, about one minute per side.
• Grill the buns and brush them with the remaining barbecue sauce. Top with burgers, picks and coleslaw and serve.

TEXAS BURGERS

Steps:

• Mix raw ground beef with all ingredients. You can add anything else, like green peppers or leave out anything except for the mayonnaise.
• Add enough mayonnaise so it becomes the consistency of ham salad (spreadable). Spread burger mixture on bread (Texas Toast bread or regular bread) very thinly all the way to the edges (it shrinks up as it cooks). Put all on a cookie sheet and broil until meat is done and the bread edges are toasted. My kids laugh because the smoke alarm always goes off when I broil, and they yell, "Dinner's done!".
• You should have about 8 sandwiches per pound of burger.
• Serve open-faced -- either "naked" like I like them or any condiments you choose. Really a different taste instead of just boring burgers.

TEXAS TACO BURGERS

Steps:

• Following package instructions cook beef and seasonings, but use only HALF of recommended water. Cook until no longer "drippy".
• Spread sour cream among the four buns.
• Place lettuce on bottom of each bun. Top with taco meat.
• Top meat with onion, cheese, tomato, salsa.
• Top with bun top.
• I double the meat portion of this recipe and freeze half. Then just microwave for a second meal later on.