Burgers are one of those foods that EVERYONE should know how to make. I’ve gathered some of the BEST burger recipes and burger ideas, along with helpful information to help teach you how to make burgers perfectly. Whether you prefer beef, chicken or turkey burgers, or even veggie burgers, you’ll love these homemade burger recipes!
Best Burger Recipes
Everyone needs to learn how to make burgers. They’re perfect for parties and BBQs, summer grilling, or even simple dinners at home with the family. I’ve collected the BEST burger recipes from my site and from a few other bloggers to give you some delicious and easy burger ideas.
These homemade burgers will absolutely blow you away. Whether you prefer a classic burger, chicken burgers, turkey burgers, veggie burgers, or super unique burger-inspired dishes, you’ll find something (or many things) here to add to your menu.
I’m also answering a few questions you might be wondering when it comes to cooking burgers:
- What’s the best way to cook burgers?
- How long to cook burgers?
- What is the ideal burger temperature?
In addition to delicious burger ideas, I’ve also collected the best side dishes for burgers (fries, chips, coleslaw, yum!) so you know exactly what to make with them. Enjoy!
I’ve gathered ALL of the information you need to make burgers, plus some of the best burger recipes to try out. Consider this your one stop homemade burger guide!
Kitchen Tools to Make Burgers
Burger Ingredients List
- Ground Beef (or chicken or turkey)
- Hamburger Buns
- Tomatoes
- Onions
- Lettuce
- Condiments
- Burger Seasoning
How to Make Burgers
Want to make the BEST burgers? Here’s some information and tips to help you learn how to make burgers that are absolutely amazing every single time!
What’s the best way to cook burgers?
The best way to cook burgers depends on a few things. Can you cook outside on the grill, or do you need to cook in the kitchen? What equipment do you have available? How do you prefer to cook?
When it comes to making homemade burgers, there are three main ways to do it: grill burgers, bake or broil burgers in the oven, or cook burgers on the stove.
I have a how-to recipe for each method:
Burger Temperature Chart
What temperature should you cook your burgers? Follow this quick chart.
MEDIUM RARE: 130-135°F
MEDIUM: 145°F
MEDIUM WELL: 150-155°F
WELL DONE: 160-165°F
*NOTE: The FDA officially recommends that hamburgers be cooked to an internal temperature of 160°F to ensure all bacteria is killed. If you choose to do more of a Medium cook, be sure you’re using the freshest beef or even making your own ground beef!
If you want a printable chart to keep on hand in your kitchen, check out our Internal Meat Temperature Chart.
How long to cook burgers?
How long to cook burgers depends on how you like them cooked and which cooking method you choose. Do you want them medium-rare, medium, well-done? Are you grilling, broiling, or cooking on the stove?
Here’s a quick guideline on how long to cook burgers if you’re grilling or making them on the stove:
MEDIUM RARE (Red in the Middle): 6 minutes total (3 minutes on each side)
MEDIUM (Pink in the Middle): 7-8 minutes total
MEDIUM-WELL (Smidge of Pink in the Middle): 9 minutes total
WELL DONE (No Pink): 10 minutes total
What are the best burger toppings?
Changing up the toppings on your burger is the easiest way to create something new and different. How you cook a burger is important, but what you put on it is just as important!
Here are some classic burger topping ideas, plus some more fun ideas:
25 Best Burger Recipes
Whether you’re looking for more traditional burger ideas, chicken burgers, turkey burgers, or even veggie burgers, we’ve got all the best burger recipes right here! I’ve also included a few burger-inspired dishes (like my cheeseburger dip!), and some easy side dishes for burgers too.
Best Beef Burgers
A classic beef burger is what most of us think of when we hear the word “burger”. I’ve gathered the best classic burger recipes, and some more fun and unique beef burger ideas.
How to Cook Burgers on the Stove – Perfect Stovetop Burgers!
Juicy Grilled Burgers Recipe (How to Grill Burgers)
How to Broil Hamburgers in the Oven
Loaded Cowboy Burgers with Spicy BBQ Mayo
Baked Cheeseburger Sliders (Cheeseburgers for a Crowd)
Butter Burger Recipe (Wisconsin Butter Burgers)
goober burger sliders (peanut butter burgers)
Here are a few more recipes from fellow bloggers:
Best Chicken Burgers
Chicken burgers are a great way to get the feel of eating a burger, but in a healthier way! I’m definitely a chicken kind of girl, so these easy chicken burger recipes are some of my faves.
Chicken Burgers with Feta and Sun-Dried Tomato
Hawaiian Chicken Burgers (Pineapple BBQ Chicken Sliders)
A couple of my favorite chicken burgers from other sites:
Best Healthy Burgers
Looking for healthy burger ideas? It’s not always the healthiest type of food, but turkey burgers and veggie burgers can actually be filled with good stuff that will make healthy burgers delicious AND fun.
Best Turkey Burger Recipe
Hummus Fajita Black Bean Veggie Sliders
Here are some more recipes from fellow bloggers:
Fun Burger Inspired Recipes
I LOVE classic burger flavors (especially when there’s cheese involved), but sometimes an actual burger isn’t quite right for the occasion. Here are some of the best burger-inspired recipe ideas.
Cheeseburger Stuffed Jalapeno Poppers
Bacon Cheeseburger Soup Recipe with Bacon Croutons
Slow Cooker Bacon Cheeseburger Sloppy Joes
All American Bacon Cheeseburger Dip
Deconstructed Bacon Cheeseburger Kebabs
Homemade Sauces
Don’t forget these easy homemade sauces to make your burgers even more delicious!
Best Burger Sauce Recipe (Sweet and Spicy)
“Homemade” BBQ Sauce Recipe
Homemade Honey Mustard Dipping Sauce or Dressing
How to Make Buffalo Sauce
Roasted Garlic Aioli Recipe
Best Side Dishes for Burgers
Whether you’re preparing a quick dinner for the family, a weekend lunch, or a big BBQ for guests, you need some easy side dishes for burgers. Here are my favorite side dish options (or see all of our best BBQ sides).
Creamy Coleslaw Recipe (Homemade Coleslaw)
Shoestring Fries Recipe
Bacon Cheese Fries with Ranch
Baked Fried Avocado Fries
Cool Ranch Doritos Recipe (Homemade Doritos)
How to Cook Corn on the Cob
BBQ Baked Beans with Bacon
Homemade Baked Sweet Potato Chips Recipe
Instant Pot Potato Salad with Dill Pickles
Crispy Parmesan Potato Wedges Recipe
How To Cook A Baked Potato
See? Learning how to make burgers at home is simple. You can bookmark this guide and come back to it again all summer long; better yet, you can make some of these burgers all year long!
These are by far the best burger recipes, all the favorites I go back to over and over again. Let me know which recipes you tried!
