BISTRO BURGER

Ingredients:
 

4 Huisken Black Angus Chuck Burgers*

4 slices sweet onion (1/2-inch)

Vegetable oil

8 slices Swiss process cheese food

¼ cup mayonnaise

1 tablespoon Dijon-style mustard

4 crusty rolls, split, toasted

Romaine lettuce

Tomato slices

*or substitute your favorite Huisken item

Instructions:

  1. Brush onion with oil. Place patties in center of grill over medium, ash-covered coals; arrange onion around patties. Grill, uncovered, 13 to 15 minutes to medium (160°F) doneness, until patties are not pink in center and juices show no pink color and onions are tender, turning occasionally. Season with salt and pepper after turning. About 1 minute before patties are done, top each with 2 cheese slices.

  2. Combine mayonnaise and mustard; spread on top halves of rolls. Serve burgers and onion in rolls with lettuce and tomato.

 

Caesar Salad Beef Burgers on Garlic Crostini

         (adapted from www.beefitswhatsfordinner.com/Recipes)

Ingredients:

4 Huisken Black Angus Chuck Burgers*

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon pepper

4 Romaine lettuce leaves

¼ cup freshly shaved or grated Parmesan cheese

Extra virgin olive oil

*or substitute your favorite Huisken item

Garlic Crostini:

8 slices sourdough bread (about 4”x3”x½”)

Extra virgin olive oil

2 large cloves garlic, cut lengthwise into quarters

 Instructions:

1.  Combine minced garlic, 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon pepper in small bowl or cup, and a small amount of Extra virgin olive oil, mixing lightly but thoroughly.

2.  Place patties on grill over medium, ash-covered coals. Grill, uncovered, 13 to 15 minutes to medium (160° F) doneness, until not pink in center and juices show no pink color, turning occasionally, half-way through cooking, brush some of the garlic, salt, pepper, and olive oil mixture after each turn.

3.  Meanwhile brush both sides of bread slices lightly with oil. Place bread around outer edge of grill. Grill a few minutes until lightly toasted, turning once. Remove bread slices from grill; rub both sides of each slice with a garlic quarter.

4.  Place one lettuce leaf on four of the bread slices; top each with a burger. Sprinkle evenly with cheese; cover with remaining bread slices. Cut burgers in half; arrange on lettuce-lined platter, if desired.

Caribbean Beef Burgers with Mango Salsa

         (adapted from www.beefitswhatsfordinner.com/Recipes)

Ingredients:

 

4 Huisken Black Angus Chuck Burgers*

2  tablespoons Caribbean jerk seasoning

Salt

*or substitute your favorite Huisken item

Mango Salsa:

1 large mango, peeled, coarsely chopped (about 1 cup)

1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro

1 tablespoon chopped green onion

1 tablespoon finely chopped seeded jalapeño pepper

1 tablespoon fresh lime juice

Instructions:

1.  Place patties on grill over medium, ash-covered coals. Grill, uncovered, 13 to 15 minutes to medium (160°F) doneness, until not pink in center and juices show no pink color, turning frequently and seasoning with Caribbean jerk seasoning after each turn. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste if desired.

2.  Meanwhile combine salsa ingredients in medium bowl, mixing lightly. Serve burgers with salsa.

 

Cheeseburgers with Spicy Ranch Sauce

         (adapted from www.beefitswhatsfordinner.com/Recipes)

Ingredients:

4 Huisken Quarter Lb Burgers*

4  slices American cheese

4  hamburger buns split

  Romaine lettuce leaves

  Tomato slices

*or substitute your favorite Huisken item

Spicy Ranch Sauce:

 

½ cup prepared ranch salad dressing

2 tablespoons fresh cilantro

2 tablespoons canned, chopped green chilies

1 tablespoon green jalapeño hot pepper sauce

Instructions:

1.  Combine Spicy Ranch Sauce ingredients in medium bowl; cover and refrigerate until ready to use.

2.  Place patties on grill over medium, ash-covered coals. Grill, uncovered, 11 to 13 minutes to medium (160°F) doneness, until no longer pink in center and juices show no pink color, turning occasionally. About 1 minute before burgers are done, top with cheese slices.

3.  Line bottom of each bun with lettuce and tomato, as desired; top with burger. Spoon sauce evenly over burgers. Close sandwiches.

 

East Meets West Burgers

         (adapted from www.beefitswhatsfordinner.com/Recipes)

Ingredients:

 

4 Huisken Quarter Lb Burgers*

salt and black pepper

4 whole wheat hamburger buns, split

*or substitute your favorite Huisken item

Sesame-Soy Mayonnaise:

¼ cup light mayonnaise

1 tablespoon thinly sliced green onion, green part only

½ teaspoon soy sauce

¼ teaspoon dark sesame oil

1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper

Slaw Topping:


 

½ cup romaine lettuce, thinly sliced

¼ cup shredded red cabbage

¼ cup shredded carrot

1 teaspoon rice vinegar

1 teaspoon vegetable oil

¼ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions:

1.  Combine Sesame-Soy Mayonnaise ingredients in small bowl; refrigerate until ready to use. 

2.  Combine Slaw Topping ingredients in small bowl, set aside.  

3.  Place patties on grill over medium ash-covered coals. Grill, uncovered, 11 to 13 minutes to medium (160º) doneness, until no longer pink in center and juices show no pink color, turning occasionally and seasoning with salt and black pepper to taste. About 2 minutes before burgers are done, place buns, cut sides down, on grill. Grill until lightly toasted.

4.  Spread equal amount of mayonnaise on bottom of each bun, top with burger. Evenly divide Slaw Topping over burgers. Close sandwiches 

 

Firecracker Burgers with Cooling Lime Sauce

         (adapted from www.beefitswhatsfordinner.com/Recipes)

Ingredients:

4 Huisken Black Angus Chuck Burgers*

4 sesame seed sandwich rolls, split, toasted

1 cup watercress or mixed spring greens

*or substitute your favorite Huisken item

Seasoning:

1 tablespoon curry powder

1 tablespoon Caribbean jerk seasoning

1 teaspoon salt

Sauce:

½ cup mayonnaise

¼ cup plain yogurt

1 tablespoon fresh lime juice

2 teaspoons grated lime peel

¼ teaspoon salt

Instructions:

1.  Place patties on grill over medium, ash-covered coals. Season lightly with seasoning mixture.  Grill, uncovered, 13 to 15 minutes to medium (160°F) doneness, until not pink in center and juices show no pink color, turning occasionally and lightly seasoning after each turn. 

2.  Meanwhile combine sauce ingredients in small bowl; set aside.
 

3.  Spread sauce on cut sides of rolls. Place a burger on bottom half of each roll; top evenly with watercress. Close sandwiches. 

 

  Garlic-Herb Cheeseburger

         (adapted from www.beefitswhatsfordinner.com/Recipes)

  Ingredients:

 

4 Huisken Quarter Lb Burgers*

4 slices red onion, cut 1/2 inch thick

1 large red bell pepper, cut into quarters

Salt and pepper

½ cup garlic-herb cheese spread

4 round French sandwich rolls, split, toasted

*or substitute your favorite Huisken item

  Instructions:

  1. Place patties in center of grill over medium, ash-covered coals; arrange onion and bell pepper around patties. Grill patties, uncovered, 11 to 13 minutes to medium (160°F) doneness, until no longer pink in center and juices show no pink color, turning occasionally.

  2. Grill vegetables 13 to 16 minutes or until crisp-tender, turning occasionally. Season with salt and pepper, as desired. Cut bell pepper into 1/2-inch strips.

3.  Spread 1 tablespoon cheese on bottom of each bun; top with burger, another 1 tablespoon cheese, onion slice and 1/4 of bell pepper. Close sandwiches.

 

Ranch Burger with Caramelized Onions

         (adapted from www.beefitswhatsfordinner.com/Recipes)

Ingredients:
 

4 Huisken Black Angus Chuck Burgers*

4 teaspoons Ranch Rub (recipe follows)

1 tablespoon butter

1 medium onion, cut into thin wedges

1 tablespoon packed brown sugar

4 hamburger buns, split

Romaine lettuce, tomato slices

*or substitute your favorite Huisken item

Ranch Spice

Ingredients:

2  teaspoons sweet paprika

2  teaspoons dried thyme

1-1/2  teaspoons salt

1  teaspoon garlic powder

1  teaspoon onion powder

1/2  teaspoon ground black pepper

1/2  teaspoon ground red pepper 

1/2  teaspoon ground white pepper


 

Combine all ingredients. Store in airtight container. Shake before using.

 

Instructions:

1.  Place patties on grill over medium, ash-covered coals. Sprinkle Ranch Rub onto patties as desired.  Grill, uncovered, 13 to 15 minutes to medium (160°F) doneness, until not pink in center and juices show no pink color, turning occasionally.

2.  Meanwhile, heat butter in large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add onion and brown sugar; cook and stir 8 to 10 minutes or until onion is caramelized.

3.  Line bun bottom with lettuce and tomato. Top with burger. Evenly divide onion mixture over burgers. Close with bun top.

 

Ranch Burgers

         (adapted from www.beefitswhatsfordinner.com/Recipes)

  Ingredients:

4 Huisken Quarter Lb Burgers*

4 teaspoons Ranch Rub (recipe follows)

4 whole wheat hamburger buns, split

¼ cup prepared reduced-fat creamy ranch dressing

2 tablespoons canned French-fried onions

Romaine lettuce, tomato slices

*or substitute your favorite Huisken item

Ranch Spice

Ingredients:

2 teaspoons sweet paprika

2 teaspoons dried thyme

1 ½ teaspoons salt

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon onion powder

½ teaspoon ground black pepper

½ teaspoon ground red pepper 

½ teaspoon ground white pepper

 

Combine all ingredients. Store in airtight container. Shake before using.

 

Instructions:

1.  Place patties on grill over medium, ash-covered coals. Sprinkle Ranch Rub onto patties as desired.  Grill, uncovered, 13 to 15 minutes to medium (160°F) doneness, until not pink in center and juices show no pink color, turning occasionally.

2.  Serve in buns with dressing, onions, lettuce and tomato.

 

Star-Spangled Cheeseburgers

         (adapted from www.beefitswhatsfordinner.com/Recipes)

Ingredients:

4 Huisken Quarter Lb Burgers*

¼ cup mayonnaise

¼ cup honey mustard

4 slices American cheese

Instructions:

1.  Combine mayonnaise and mustard. Cut star shapes from cheese with cookie cutter.

2.  Place patties on grill over medium, ash-covered coals. Grill, uncovered, 11 to 13 minutes to medium (160°F) doneness, until not pink in center and juices show no pink color, turning occasionally. Season with salt and pepper after turning.  About 1 minute before burgers are done, top with cheese stars.

3.  Serve in buns with sauce, lettuce and tomato.

 

Beef: It's What's For Dinner!

Links:

Cattlemen's Beef Board

National Cattlemen's Beef Association

Minnesota State Cattlemen's Association