We followed their instructions for the homemade Russian dressing with the exception of the tarragon because I didn’t have any. However, the sauce was very good so we did not really miss it. We also decided to add sliced avocado to our burgers. Here is what you are going to need for these burgers:

4 burger rolls
1 1/2 pound ground beef (Food and Wine recommended that we mix 50% ground chuck with 50% ground top sirloin. However, we used plain ground sirloin. It was for sale at Vons and we paid $1.79 per pound of meat).
Salt & Pepper
4 slices cheddar cheese
4 strips bacon, cooked crispy
4 slices tomato
4 lettuce leaves
8 rings red onion
2 pickle slices
1 avocado, sliced
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/3 cup ketchup
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon finely chopped parsley
1 tablespoon grated onion
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

Turn on your grill and heat it for 20 minutes. You will be cooking your burgers by indirect method so keep half of your grill turned off. If you are using a charcoal grill you will be piling up the hot coals on one side of the grill once they are hot.

FOR THE SAUCE:
Mix the mayonnaise, ketchup, Worcestershire, vinegar, onion and parsley. Whisk well.

Season your beef with salt and pepper. Make 4 equal size patties.

Place the patties into a bowl of ice water for 30 seconds.

Remove them from the water. Get rid of any excess water and place them directly on to the flames on your grill and sear the patties on both sides. Place the patties on the unlit side and close the lid.

Cook for 5 minutes, basting twice with the melted butter, and flip.

Cook for another 5 minutes, again basting twice.

Cover with the cheese. Cook until the cheese melts.

Smear the hamburger buns with the sauce. You can go ahead and place the bread directly on the grill and toast them. On the bottom slice place a lettuce leaf and top it with a slice of tomato. Add the burger. Top with bacon, onion rings and avocado. Cover with other half.

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1 pound ground turkey meat
4 scallions, white, light green and dark green chopped
1 tsp fresh ginger, minced
1 large garlic clove, minced
2 TBS water chestnuts, finely chopped
1/4 cup store bought Teriyaki sauce*
1/4 cup Panko bread crumbs*
Salt & Pepper
4 slices white cheddar cheese
4 thick slices of sweet yellow onion, grilled
4 slices pineapple, grilled

Place the turkey in a bowl. Add the scallions, ginger, garlic, water chestnuts, Teriyaki sauce and Panko crumbs into the bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
Make 4 equal size patties and set aside.

If grilling, grill burgers at medium heat for about 45 minutes per side. If pan frying, heat a skillet with some oil and fry until both sides are browned and burger is cooked through. Add a slice of cheese to each patty after you flip them over.

Place the burger in a roll and top with grilled pineapple and onion. Serve and enjoy!

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Go ahead and preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Cut the bread in the middle but not completely through. Place 2 to 3 slices of Provolone cheese inside the bread. Place the bread into the oven and toast and melt the cheese. Remove from the oven and fill with meatballs and marinara sauce. Turn the oven to broil. Cover the meatballs with Parmesan cheese and place under the broiler for a couple of minutes until the Parmesan melts. If you want you can garnish the sub with some fresh basil leaves. Serve with French fries and enjoy!

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1 pound ground turkey
1 tsp garlic powder
Salt & Pepper
Olive oil
4 slices cheese – I used low fat Swiss cheese
2 pita pockets, cut in half and carefully separated
4 lettuce leaves
4 slices tomato
1 avocado, sliced
2 TBS mayonnaise
1/2 TBS mustard
1 TBS ketchup
1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce

Place the turkey in a bowl. add the garlic powder and season with salt and pepper. Divide the meat into 4 equal portions. Form 4 patties – making a dent in the middle of one side to prevent it from swelling while cooking.

Heat a large skillet with some olive oil. Add the patties and cook until bottom is browned – about 5 minutes. Flip burger and cook for an additional 5 to 7 minutes – until meat is cooked through. Cover with cheese and allow it to melt for 1 to 2 minutes.

While the meat is cooking mix the mayo, mustard, ketchup and Worcestershire sauce in a small bowl.

Carefully separate the pita halves. Spread some of the condiment on both sides of the pocket – I used only mustard for mine as I am trying to watch what I eat. Place a patty inside the pocket. Top it with a tomato slice and a lettuce leaf. Carefully arrange some avocado slices next to the tomato and serve. Enjoy!

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1 pound ground beef
4 slices cheese – I used lite Munster cheese
1/2 of a large sweet onion, sliced
Olive oil
Salt & Pepper
4 rolls – I used the new 100 calorie sandwich rolls from Orowheat to save some calories
Condiments – optional – we ate them as is

Pour about 2 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet. Add the onions and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 20 minutes – until nicely browned and caramelized. Set aside.

Place the beef in a bowl and season with salt and pepper. Divide the beef in four equal pieces and make 4 patties.

Heat a large skillet with some more olive oil. Add the burgers and cook for about 5 minutes, until the bottom is browned. Flip the patty and cook for an additional 5 to 7 minutes – until meat is cooker through. top the patty with some caramelized onion and cover with the sliced cheese. Cook for a couple of minutes until the cheese melts.

Serve the burgers on a roll with extra onions on top. Enjoy!

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