23 Unforgettable Beef Burger Recipes to Satisfy Your Takeout Cravings at Home

This recipe starts with roasting two heads of garlic to sweet and mellow perfection. Then use the roasted garlic paste to pack the mozzarella-stuffed burgers with unforgettable flavor. The richness continues with the olive-spiked mayo.

It takes guts to claim the best burger recipe, but we promise this one fits the bill. The key to keeping these grilled burgers juicy is not overworking the meat and sticking with a simple salt-and-pepper seasoning (though you can add a bit of chili powder to spice things up).

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Tortas hamburguesas are a Mexican-inspired take on burgers you won't regret trying. A spark of lime and the fresh appeal of cilantro add bright, zippy contrast to this creative and colorful beef burger recipe. The semi-homemade burger sauce of mayonnaise, ketchup, and smoked paprika is a true game changer.

What's a shot of whiskey doing in a beef burger? Adding an irresistible depth of flavor! When combined with cheddar cheese, the liquor makes a juicy filling for this stuffed burger recipe. Prepare the beef burgers ahead and let them chill overnight so all you'll have to do is fire up the grill the next day.

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Who says bacon and eggs are just for breakfast? Over-the-top in the best way, this juicy beef burger includes a fried egg, bacon slices, mozzarella, and bacon aioli. Try smoked mozzarella for a bolder flavor.

Smoked paprika and tomato relish lend complex flavors to this easy burger recipe (seriously it only takes 30 minutes). Tortillas are a unique alternative to buns. Plus, making slider patties means double or triple the fun when it comes to serving portions.

Have the best of both worlds when it comes to crowd-pleasing comfort foods. With Italian sausage and pepperoni in the mix, and topped with tomato sauce and mozzarella, you'll wonder why you never tried this homemade burger recipe before.

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Step up your BBQ game with garnishes galore. This juicy burger recipe starts by wrapping the patty in your favorite breakfast food—bacon. But it's not just any bacon. We coat it in a tantalizing blend of brown sugar, coffee, and garlic powder first. Fried pickles add unexpectedly delicious, tangy crunch.

There are burger recipes, and then there are gourmet burger recipes. Thanks to Gouda cheese, oyster mushrooms, and homemade slow-roasted tomato ketchup, these burgers fall into the latter camp.

Sneak some extra veggies on the kids' plate. Carrots and green onions are hidden in this beef burger recipe for a secret nutritional take on a favorite grilled meal. A bit of curry powder added to prepared mustard really elevates the condiment.

If you've never had redeye gravy (a thin Southern sauce made from pan drippings and coffee), you're in for a real treat with this burger recipe. The deep signature flavor is achieved by coating the beef patties in a mixture of ground coffee, brown sugar, paprika, and thyme.

Egg burger recipes are making quite the splash at restaurants these days. This steak burger recipe shows you how to bring the food trend home with a few extra touches for even more impact. Here the fried egg is accompanied by pickled beets and goat cheese for an unforgettable tangy bite.

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For the ultimate food mash-up, our Test Kitchen took a hearty meat loaf base and turned it into a juicy grilled burger recipe. Peach preserves provide an unexpected sweetness to the burger patties. Enjoy every juicy bite at your next cookout alongside your favorite potluck sides.

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Sometimes the best burger recipes are inspired by other world-class sandwiches. These burgers, for example, showcase a cucumber sauce found in gyros, a signature Greek sandwich. Prepare this delicious stove top burger recipe when it's too hot to grill.

There's no better surprise than discovering tangy, melty cheese in the middle of your burger. With Italian flavors like fresh basil, dried tomatoes, Parmesan, and Italian sausage, this hearty and mouthwatering burger recipe will be the star of your meal.

Salsa and taco seasoning gives these burger sliders a little kick—and they make the perfect grilled appetizer to start the party. Though these burgers are quick to make with an easy ingredient list, rest assured they aren't short on flavor.

For an unforgettable homemade burger topper, blend together roasted red peppers, toasted almonds, mayo, mustard, and garlic. Paired with sweet grilled onions, this a gourmet burger recipe you'll crave all summer.

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Looking for beef burger recipes that veer well off the beaten path? This one is loaded with unexpected twists and turns with a jalapeño-spiked sauce, quick pickle ribbons, and crispy onion strings. The cedar plank provides an incredible wood-smoked flavor to the juicy burger.

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This bacon burger looks like something you'd get at an upscale pub. It's the finger-lickin' good bourbon sauce that really leaves the table speechless.

Test Kitchen Tip: With your thumb or the back of a spoon, make a shallow indentation (about 1-inch) in the center of the patties to prevent them from forming a dome as they cook.

Use purchased jerk sauce as a streamlined way to get the classic jerk seasonings of chiles, herbs, and spices into this flavor-packed burger recipe. The homemade mango salsa is made with bell peppers, lime, and ginger for a satisfying tropical topper.

Bring on the heat with this spicy burger recipe. Fish sauce adds a bit of funk and saltiness to the ground beef patties before being charred on the grill. Kimchi (Korean fermented vegetables) adds just the right amount of tang and spice to every bite.

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Combine bold flavors in this juicy beef burger recipe. Creamy blue cheese and tangy cherries are unlikely (but delectable) companions. Try our cherry compote recipe, or purchase a flavorful fruity compote.

The dilemma: You're craving a rich and juicy beef burger, but that market-fresh and fabulous summer squash looks too good to pass up. The solution? Serve both in these thoroughly satisfying burgers.

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