Best Cranberry Beef Mini Burgers Recipes

CRANBERRY-BEEF MINI BURGERS

Steps:

• In a food processor, place first 6 ingredients; pulse until cranberries are finely chopped. Transfer to a small bowl; stir in thyme. In a large bowl, combine the beef, salt and pepper. Shape into 16 patties, about 1/2 inch thick., In a large nonstick skillet, cook patties in batches over medium heat for 3-4 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 160° and juices run clear, topping with cheese during last minute of cooking., Spread mayonnaise over cut sides of rolls. Layer bottoms with arugula, tomatoes, burgers, bacon and cranberry tapenade; replace tops.

CRANBERRY SHORT RIBS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. Place ribs in a greased 8-in. square baking dish; sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper. Bake, covered, until tender, 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 hours., In a small saucepan, combine flour, brown sugar, mustard, cloves and remaining salt; gradually whisk in water and vinegar until smooth. Stir in cranberries, lemon zest and, if desired, browning sauce; bring to a boil. Cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes., Drain ribs. Pour cranberry mixture over ribs. Bake, uncovered, 15 minutes longer.

SLIDER-STYLE MINI BURGERS

Steps:

• Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Cover a baking sheet with aluminum foil and spray with cooking spray.
• Mix together the ground beef and onion soup mix in a large skillet; cook and stir over medium-high heat until the beef is crumbly, evenly browned, and no longer pink. Drain and discard any excess grease. Remove from heat. Stir the mayonnaise and Cheddar cheese into the ground beef mixture.
• Lay the bottoms of the dinner rolls on the prepared baking sheet. Spread the cheese and beef mixture on the bottom half of each roll. Replace the tops. Cover with another sheet of aluminum foil sprayed with cooking spray.
• Bake in the preheated oven until the burgers are heated through and cheese melts, about 30 minutes. Serve with sliced pickles.

VEGETARIAN CRANBERRY BEAN BURGER

Steps:

• Heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat in a skillet. Saute onions in the hot oil for 1 minute. Add carrots, bell pepper, and zucchini; cook and stir for 3 minutes. Cook and stir garlic, basil, oregano, and sage in the pan for 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
• Mash beans in a large bowl. Add soy sauce, ketchup, Dijon mustard, sea salt, and pepper; stir well. Fold in vegetable mixture. Mix in oats. Portion out 8 equal-sized patties and flatten to desired thickness. Chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
• Lightly grease a nonstick skillet and heat over medium-high heat. Cook burgers until browned, 3 to 5 minutes per side. Serve on buns.

CRANBERRY TURKEY BURGERS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Crumble turkey over mixture and mix well. Shape into six patties., Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. Grill patties, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 10 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 165° and juices run clear. , Spread mayonnaise over muffin halves. Place the lettuce, turkey burgers and cranberry sauce on muffin bottoms; replace tops.