8 tasty burger recipes to try

By Chumasande Matiwane, 9 September 2022

Loaded beef burgers! Packed-with-flavour veggie burgers! Crispy fish burgers! Easy chicken burgers! We all agree that burgers are a great idea, regardless of your patty preference. The perfect burger balances a juicy patty, perfect texture, crunch and flavour – and we’ve got a few recipes that tick all these boxes.

1. The ultimate crumbed and stuffed mushroom burger

Crumbed mushroom burger? Yes please! Add a dollop of hummus to the bun for added flavour. Serve with a side of fries, of course.

The ultimate crumbed and stuffed mushroom burger

Find the recipe for the ultimate crumbed and stuffed mushroom burger here.

2. Double beef burger with smoked Cheddar and sriracha mayo

Talk about juicy! This burger is packed with flavour thanks to a double (yes, double!) beef patty with some sticky plum sauce. And that’s not even the best part: it takes just 20 minutes to make. Roll up your sleeves!

Double-beef-burger

Find the recipe for double beef burger with smoked Cheddar and sriracha mayo here. 

3. Pork schnitzel and pineapple slaw burger

Forget about pineapple on a pizza, pineapple on a burger is where the real magic lies. Pork schnitzel, chopped pineapple and chilli make for an epic Asian-style burger.

Pork schnitzel and pineapple slaw burger

Find the recipe for pork schnitzel and pineapple slaw burger here. 

4. The ultimate veggie burger

Made with plant-based patties, this delicious burger is quick and easy to make. Add your favourite seasonal toppings according to your preference. The perfect midweek meal!

Veggie-burger

Find the recipe for the ultimate veggie burger here.

5. Miso cheeseburgers

Miso adds an umami punch to these the next-level cheeseburgers. Serve with a side of root vegetable fries to mop up all the juices.

SPICY-MISO-CHEESEBURGER

Find the recipe for miso cheeseburgers here

6. Chicken katsu burger with maple bacon and sesame-chilli mayo

Trust us when we say that deboned chicken thighs are the secret to the best-ever chicken patties. Plus, the maple bacon takes these burgers to a whole new level.

Chicken katsu burger

Find the recipe for chicken katsu burgers with maple bacon and sesame-chilli mayo here.

7. Smashed burgers with caramelised onions

A classic smash burger for the burger traditionalist. Go low and slow with the onions here for extra-sweet caramelisation.

smashed burgers

Find the recipe for smashed burgers with caramelised onions here. 

8. Chicken burgers

Glaze your chicken patties with Woolies’ BBQ basting before you put them in the oven – this will prevent them from drying out. Smear the burger rolls with mayonnaise or (plot twist) sour cream before assembling your burger.

Chicken-burgers

Find the recipe for chicken burgers here. 

Chumasande Matiwane

Article by Chumasande Matiwane

TASTE's intern and junior writer was born and raised in Cape Town and is a huge pasta fan. He dreams of one day being an editor or part of the BBC world news team.
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