21 top-rated burgers

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Here is a list of 21 top-rated hamburgers according to Epicurious. It's summer time and what better than to find various recipes on your favorite hamburger? You can never have to many variations of hamburgers as far as I'm concerned.

1. Bacon Swiss burger with tomato and avocado: Prevent the avocado from browning pre-maturely by keeping the pit inside or by sprinkling some lemon juice on the exposed side. www.epicurious.com/articlesguides/howtocook/dishes/burgerrecipes/recipes/food/views/Bacon-Swiss-Burgers-with-Tomato-and-Avocado-350990

2. Aussie burger: This beauty of a burger is made with eggs, pineapple, pickled beets, and a special spicy sauce.www.epicurious.com/articlesguides/howtocook/dishes/burgerrecipes/recipes/food/views/Aussie-Burger-242924

3. Tapenade-filled burgers: This is Wolfgang Puck's recipe for black and green olive tapenade. www.epicurious.com/articlesguides/howtocook/dishes/burgerrecipes/recipes/food/views/Tapenade-Filled-Burgers-234645

4. Turkey cheddar burgers: Consider substituting the sharp Cheddar, with Gruyere, a young Manchego, or even Montery Jack. www.epicurious.com/articlesguides/howtocook/dishes/burgerrecipes/recipes/food/views/Turkey-Cheddar-Burgers-109321

5. Buffalo burgers with pickled onions and smoky red pepper sauce: Buffalo meat is higher in iron and protein than beef and has far less fat. www.epicurious.com/articlesguides/howtocook/dishes/burgerrecipes/recipes/food/views/Buffalo-Burgers-with-Pickled-Onions-and-Smoky-Red-Pepper-Sauce-109519

6. Chipotle burger: The chipotle chiles provide a nice smoky level and a steady level of heat.www.epicurious.com/articlesguides/howtocook/dishes/burgerrecipes/recipes/food/views/Chipotle-Burgers-232484

7. Burger with mozzarella and spinach-arugula pesto: Give the basic burger an Italian-American twist with homemade pesto and slices of  fresh mozzarella cheese. www.epicurious.com/articlesguides/howtocook/dishes/burgerrecipes/recipes/food/views/Burgers-with-Mozzarella-and-Spinach-Arugula-Pesto-235619

8. Black bean burgers: This recipe is definitely for the health-conscious cook.www.epicurious.com/articlesguides/howtocook/dishes/burgerrecipes/recipes/food/views/Black-Bean-Burgers-351297

9. Andouille and beef burgers with spicy mayo caramelized onions: Toasted and chopped pecans complement the spiciness of the sausage and creaminess of the mayo. www.epicurious.com/articlesguides/howtocook/dishes/burgerrecipes/recipes/food/views/Andouille-and-Beef-Burgers-with-Spicy-Mayo-and-Caramelized-Onions-235323

10. Sesame tuna burgers with fried shoestring zucchini: For even more Asian spin on this tuna burger, serve it with a side of sushi ginger and some wasabi. www.epicurious.com/articlesguides/howtocook/dishes/burgerrecipes/recipes/food/views/Sesame-Tuna-Burgers-with-Fried-Shoestring-Zucchini-235476

11. Open-face lamb burgers with pistachio-apricot relish: This lamb burger plays up Mediterranean ingredients such as roasted red peppers, pistachios, and fresh mint. www.epicurious.com/articlesguides/howtocook/dishes/burgerrecipes/recipes/food/views/Open-Face-Lamb-Burgers-with-Pistachio-Apricot-Relish-238802

12. BLT burgers: Cooked bacon bits inside the patty ensure a little crunch with every bite. www.epicurious.com/articlesguides/howtocook/dishes/burgerrecipes/recipes/food/views/Blt-Burgers-239294

13. Bison burgers with Cabernet onions and Wisconsin cheddar: The dried thyme in the hamburger patty adds a nice woody herb flavor that helps balance the richness of the Cabernet-cooked onions and the cheese. www.epicurious.com/articlesguides/howtocook/dishes/burgerrecipes/recipes/food/views/Bison-Burgers-with-Cabernet-Onions-and-Wisconsin-Cheddar-351256

14. Turkey burgers with tomato jam, olives, and feta: You get a mix of sweet and salty flavors along with a wonderful texture in this burger. www.epicurious.com/articlesguides/howtocook/dishes/burgerrecipes/recipes/food/views/Turkey-Burgers-with-Tomato-Jam-Olives-and-Feta-242973

15. Bean and "Bello" burger: Keep this burger truly vegetarian by using a Worcestershire sauce made without anchovies. www.epicurious.com/articlesguides/howtocook/dishes/burgerrecipes/recipes/food/views/Bean-Bello-Burger-351391

16. Greek lamb burgers with spinach and red onion salad: Traditional Greek ingredients-cinnamon, mint, Feta, paprika-make this a very fragrant hamburger. www.epicurious.com/articlesguides/howtocook/dishes/burgerrecipes/recipes/food/views/Greek-Lamb-Burgers-with-Spinach-and-Red-Onion-Salad-241609

17. Tamarind-glazed turkey burgers: This turkey burger is both tangy and sweet thanks to the tamarind. www.epicurious.com/articlesguides/howtocook/dishes/burgerrecipes/recipes/food/views/Tamarind-Glazed-Turkey-Burgers-235350

18. Creole crab burger: Think of this as crab cakes on a bun-with tartar sauce, cayenne and dry mustard. www.epicurious.com/articlesguides/howtocook/dishes/burgerrecipes/recipes/food/views/Creole-Crab-Burgers-239297

19. Open-face chicken burgers with basil mayonnaise: Ground chicken breast has less fat and calories than ground whole chicken. www.epicurious.com/articlesguides/howtocook/dishes/burgerrecipes/recipes/food/views/Open-Face-Chicken-Burgers-with-Basil-Mayonnaise-239092

20. Bulgur veggie burgers with lime mayonnaise: Not sure about the lime mayo? The citrus flavoring helps lighten the burgers "meatiness." www.epicurious.com/articlesguides/howtocook/dishes/burgerrecipes/recipes/food/views/Bulgur-Veggie-Burgers-with-Lime-Mayonnaise-242594

21. Cheeseburger with charred green chiles and onions: If Poblano chiles pack too much heat for your taste buds, substitute a milder chile pepper such as the Anaheim. www.epicurious.com/articlesguides/howtocook/dishes/burgerrecipes/recipes/food/views/Cheeseburgers-with-Charred-Green-Chiles-and-Onions-109698

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