WAKELY FIREMAN BARBECUED BURGERS Marion, Ohio

 

SAUCE:

 

1 cup ketchup

1/2 cup packed brown sugar

1/3 cup sugar

1/4 cup honey

1/4 cup molasses

2 teaspoons prepared mustard

1 1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon Liquid Smoke

1/8 teaspoon pepper

 

BURGERS:

 

1 egg, beaten

l/3 cup quick-cooking oats

1/4 teaspoon onion salt

1/4 teaspoon garlic salt

1/4 teaspoon pepper

1/8 teaspoon salt

1 1/2 pounds ground beef

6 hamburger buns, split

Topping of your choice

 

In a small saucepan, combine the first 10 ingredients. Bring to a boil. Remove from the heat. Set aside 1 cup barbecue sauce to serve with burgers.

In a bowl, combine the egg, oats, 1/4 cup of the remaining barbecue sauce, onion salt, garlic salt, pepper and salt. Crumble beef over mixture; mix well. Shape into six patties. Grill, covered, over medium heat for 6-8 minutes on each side or until a meat thermometer reads 160o,

basting with 1/2 cup barbecue sauce during the last 5 minutes. serve on buns with toppings of your choice and reserved barbecue sauce. Yield: 6 servings.

 

 

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   WAKLEY SOUTHWESTERN BURGERS Rexburg, Idaho

 

1 Can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies

4 teaspoons ground cumin

1 tablespoon chili powder

3/4 teaspoon garlic powder

3/4 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon pepper

2 pounds lean ground beef

3/4 pound bulk pork sausage

8 slices Monterey Jack cheese

8 hamburger buns, split, toasted

8 lettuce leaves

1 large tomato, sliced

1 or 2 ripe avocados, peeled and sliced

Mayonnaise or mustard, optional

 

In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Crumble beef and sausage over mixture; mix well. Shape into eight patties. Grill, covered, over medium heat for 5 minutes on each side or until a meat thermometer reads 160o. Top each burger with a cheese slice. Grill 1-2 minutes longer or until the cheese begins to melt. Serve on buns with lettuce, tomato, avocado, and mayonnaise or mustard if desired. Yield: 8 servings.

 

 

 

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 WAKELEY HICKORY-SMOKED CHEESEBURGERS South Carolina

 

3 eggs, beaten

2 tables spoons Liquid Smoke

1 medium onion, finely chopped

1/2 cup crushed saltines (about 15 crackers)

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt

1/2 teaspoon seasoning blend (Morton's Nature's Seasons Seasoning Blend)

1/2 teaspoon pepper

3 pounds ground beef

12 slices process American cheese

12 sesame seed hamburger buns, split

Mayonnaise, lettuce leaves, tomato slices, pickle slices.

 

In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Crumble beef over mixture; mix well. Shape into 12 patties. Grill, covered, over medium heat for 5 minutes on each side or until a meat thermometer reads 160o. Top each burger with a cheese slice. Grill 1-2 minutes longer or until the cheese begins to melt. Serve on buns with mayonnaise, lettuce, tomato and pickles. Yield:

12 servings.

 

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WAKLEY STUFFED BURGERS ON PORTABELLAS Rexburg, Idaho

 

1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

1/2 teaspoon garlic salt

1/2 teaspoon pepper

1 1/3 pound beef

1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

5 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

4 portabella mushroom caps (about 4 inch diameter)

1 tablespoon olive oil

4 lettuce leaves

4 tomato slices

 

In a bowl, combine the first three ingredients. Crumble beef over mixture, mix well. Shape into eight thin patties. Combine cheese and bacon. Spoon into center of four patties. Top with remaining patties; press edges firmly to seal. Grill, covered, over medium heat for 6 minutes on each side or until a meat thermometer reads 160o. Meanwhile, remove mushroom stems if necessary; brush with oil. Grill, covered, over medium heat for 3-4 minutes on each side or until tender. Place mushrooms, rounded side down. on serving plates. Top each with a burger, lettuce and tomato. Yield: 4 servings.

 

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WAKLEY PIZZA BURGERS Ogden, Utah

 

1 package (11- 1/4 ounces) frozen Texas toast slices

1- 3/4 pounds ground beef

1 cup pizza sauce, divided

18 slices pepperoni

12 slices mozzarella cheese, divided

6 teaspoons grated Parmesan cheese

1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms

Sliced green pepper and ripe olives, optional.

 

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Prepare six Texas toast slices according to package directions. Save remaining Texas toast for another use. Meanwhile, shape beef into 12 thin-patties. Top six patties with 1 tablespoon pizza sauce, three slices of pepperoni, and one slice mozzarella cheese. Top with remaining patties; press edges firmly to seal.

Grill, covered, over medium heat for 8 minutes on each side or until a meat thermometer reads 160o. Meanwhile, in a skillet, sauté mushrooms in butter. Top each burger with a rounded tablespoonful pizza sauce and one mozzarella cheese slice. Cove and cook 3 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Top prepared Texas toast with green pepper slices if desired, burgers, sautéed mushrooms, olives and parmesan cheese. Yield: 6 servings

 

 

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WAKLEY PESTO-MOZZARELLA TURKEY BURGERS  Provo, Utah

 

1-1/2 pounds ground turkey

1 tablespoon steak sauce

2 garlic cloves, minced

3/4 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon pepper

1-1/2 cups (6 ounces) shredded mozzarella cheese

5 tablespoons prepared pesto sauce

8 slices marble rye bread or 4 Italian rolls, split

Lettuce leaves.

 

In a bowl, combine the turkey, steak sauce, garlic, salt and peeper; mix well. Shape into eight thin oval patties. Combine mozzarella and pesto. Spoon about 1/4 cup in the center of four patties. Top with remaining patties; press edges firmly to seal. Grill, covered, over medium heat for 5 minutes on each side or until a meat thermometer reads 165o Serve on bread with lettuce. Yield: 4 servings.

 

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