Grilled Fajita Burgers Recipe

Posted on May 8, 2013 · Leave a Comment
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Grilled Fajita Burgers Recipe

This is great! May marks National Burger Month. In a search to try something a little different, and seeing as May marks National Burger Month, I decided on this Grilled Fajita Burgers Recipe. This is a simple recipe to put together with an excellent blend of flavors. There is a lot of room to move on the condiments but what I put together is really good. Feel free to make it your own by adding whatever you like. The weather was so nice here I decided to use the grill. If you don’t have that option, use your broiler oven.

The next time you fire up the grill, and you family or guests are in the mood for burgers, give this Grilled Fajita Burgers Recipe a try. Enjoy

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Recipe type: Grilling
Cuisine: Mexican
Serves: Makes 6

Ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium sweet onion (thinly sliced)
  • ½ medium yellow or green bell pepper (cut into thin strips)
  • ½ red bell pepper (cut into thin strips)
  • 1½ pounds lean ground beef
  • 1 Fajitas Seasoning Mix
  • 6 slices of bacon (crispy)
  • ¼ cup cold water
  • 6 slices American cheese
  • 6 hamburger buns

Instructions
  1. Slice the pepper and onion. In a small skillet using the olive oil cook the peppers and onion until tender.
  2. Cut the bacon in half and cook until crispy-drain on paper towels.
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  4. Preheat the grill to medium high heat and lightly oil the grill grates.
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  6. In a large bowl mix together the water, ground beef, and Fajitas Seasoning Mix. Divide and form into 6 patties.
  7. Grill the burgers long enough to get grill marks on one side, than flip the burgers. Cook to desired doneness.
  8. While burgers are cooking toast the buns on the grill cut side down. Just before the burgers are done top with the American cheese slices; close the grill until slices are melted.
  9. To serve start with a burger on the bun followed by a slice of tomato, bacon, then top with the pepper and onion.

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Grilled Dry Rub Chicken Recipe

Posted on May 2, 2013 · Leave a Comment
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Grilled Dry Rub Chicken Recipe

Two wonderful spring days here in Upper Michigan so on the third day I decided to fire up the grill. I should have watched the weather closer because it turned out to be a nasty surprise with temps dropping 20-25 degrees in hours and as I look out the window today it is rain mixed with snow. Oh well, I’ve grilled in a lot worse conditions than this; I guess I’m just getting anxious for summer.

The weather may have been disappointing, but this Grilled Dry Rub Chicken Recipe was not. This one will go on my favorite list, it is absolutely delicious. If there are any drawbacks to this recipe, it is that, you have to allow enough time for the chicken to absorb the blend of seasoning. I rubbed the chicken the morning I planned on grilling it, fired up the grill at supper time and it was about perfect-I would think you could even do this the night before if you wanted to.

This Grilled Dry Rub Chicken Recipe makes enough to do 2 chickens, about 3-4 pounds each. The next time you fire up the grill give this one a try, it’s really good. Enjoy

Tip: if you have the ability to add some smoke to your grill; I think this would be a great addition to the recipe.

Grilled Dry Rub Chicken Recipe
 
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Recipe type: Grilling
Cuisine: Mexican
Serves: 4-6

Ingredients
  • 1-2 whole chickens (2-3 pounds each)
  • 2 tablespoons paprika
  • 1½ tablespoons kosher salt
  • 2 teaspoons coarse fresh ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon dried basil
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1½ teaspoons onion powder
  • 1½ teaspoons dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon white pepper
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper-or to taste

Instructions
  1. In a small bowl mix all the seasoning ingredients together until well blended.
  2. How you cut the chicken up is pretty much your choice. I chose to cut the backbone out with a pair of kitchen shears and flatten the chicken bone side down. This also allows me to separate the leg quarters easily; because they usually get done first.
  3. Toughly rub the chicken with the seasoning mix on the skin and bone side-partially separate the skin, without completely detaching the skin, rubbing some of the seasoning mix on the meat under the skin.
  4. Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight.
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  6. Preheat the grill to medium high heat and lightly oil the grill plates
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  8. Grill chicken skin side down until nicely browned, flip chicken and continue cooking until done.
  9. Store any leftover rub for later use.

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Hot Dogs Con Carne Recipe

Posted on April 20, 2013 · Leave a Comment
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Hot Dogs Con Carne Recipe

It’s so easy to grab a can of chili at the store for a quick Coney dog dinner, but the fact is it doesn’t take a lot more to put your own together. This Hot Dogs Con Carne recipe is a very simple recipe. You can have grilled, or broiled Coney dogs, with toasted buns on the table in less than an hour. I followed the recipe as written and even though it is a simple recipe it’s very good without addition any additional ingredients. The original recipe calls for broiling the hot dogs and buns, but I think grilling them would be even better.

The next time you’re tempted to grab a can of store bought Chili give this Hot Dogs Con Carne recipe a try instead. Enjoy

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Recipe type: Main
Cuisine: American
Serves: Makes 6

Ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon cooking oil
  • 1⅓ cup onion (chopped)
  • ½ pound ground chuck
  • 1 can tomato sauce
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon cumin
  • 1½ teaspoon light brown sugar
  • 6 hot dog buns (split and buttered)
  • Shredded cheddar for garnish (optional)

Instructions
  1. In a large skillet using the oil brown the onions until tender.
  2. Add the ground beef to the skillet and brown until meat is no longer pink inside. Drain if needed. Stir in the tomato sauce, salt, chili powder, cumin, and sugar. Simmer stirring frequently until most of the liquid is absorbed. (About 20 minutes)
  3. Broil the hotdogs about 4 inches from the heat turning once until nicely browned. (Or grill)
  4. Butter the cut side of the hotdog buns and broil until toasted. (Or cut side down on the grill). This is fast, so watch them close.
  5. To serve, place a hotdog inside each bun, top with the chili mixture and garnish with cheddar cheese.

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Grilled Steakhouse Burger recipe

Posted on April 17, 2013 · Leave a Comment
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Grilled Steakhouse Burger recipe

Winter is really hanging on here in upper Michigan. We still have 2 feet of snow on the ground and its past the middle of April with a forecast of rain mixed with snow for today! However us “Yooper’s” are unstoppable; time to fire up the grill again.

If you like the flavor of garlic, this Grilled Steakhouse Burger is one of the best burgers you will ever prepare on the grill. The garlic aioli that is added as one of the condiments and is a delicious combination enhancing the flavor of the burger and onion rings, with bacon giving the burger that special touch, like bacon always does.

This is a simple recipe but give yourself a little bit of time-because it does take some time to put it all together. The next time you fire up the grill give this Grilled Steakhouse Burger recipe a try; it’s delicious. Enjoy

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Recipe type: Grilling
Cuisine: American
Serves: Makes 4

Ingredients
  • 1 pound ground sirloin
  • Montreal Steak Seasoning
  • 8 slices apple wood smoked bacon (cooked until crispy)
  • 8 frozen onion rings
  • 4 slices of Swiss cheese
  • 4 hamburger buns
  • 1- 8 ounce package of fresh mushrooms (sliced)
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • Garlic Aioli-
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon fresh garlic (finely chopped)
  • 1 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • salt and pepper (to taste)

Instructions
  1. Cook the bacon on the stove top, or in the oven until crispy. Drain on paper towels.
  2. While the bacon is cooking prepare the Garlic Aioli by mixing all the Aioli ingredients together in a small bowl. Cover and set aside in the refrigerator.
  3. In a small skillet melt the butter in the olive oil, and add the sliced mushrooms. Cook on medium heat for about 4 minutes, and then add the Worcestershire sauce, then season with salt and pepper. Sautee on low heat for about 20 minutes; until mushrooms are well flavored, and tender.
  4. While mushrooms are sauteing heat the deep fryer to 375F. Deep fry the onion rings until golden brown. Set aside.
  5. Lightly grease the grill grates and preheat the grill to medium high heat. Divide the ground sirloin into 4 equal portions to form patties. Season the patties on both sides with Montreal steak seasoning. Grill turning once to your desired doneness. (while hamburgers are grilling toast the buns on the grill cut side down) when the burgers are almost done top each one with a slice of Swiss cheese, close the grill and continue cooking until cheese has melted.
  6. Putting the burgers together.
  7. Place each hamburger patty onto the top of the bottom half of each bun. Top with bacon, mushrooms, and about a tablespoon of Garlic Aioli, then the onion rings. Place the top half of the bun onto the burger.
  8. Enjoy

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Grilled Beer Burgers Recipe

Posted on August 28, 2012 · Leave a Comment
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Grilled Beer Burgers Recipe

With Labor Day coming up I thought it would be a good time to do another grilling recipe. I have had this Grilled Beer Burgers Recipe on the menu for some time now and never got around to making it. The weather here in Upper Michigan has been really nice; the days are hot and the evening cool down really nice- so last night I decided to fire up the grill.

This is another very simple recipe with very little prep time. The egg serves as a binder for the burger, and the beer gives it a nice moist texture. For the cheese I used what I had on hand which was a combination of sliced cheddar and American cheese. You can add condiments to taste like ketchup, mustard or horseradish.

This Grilled Beer Burgers Recipe is really good-for Labor Day if you want to try something a little different give them a try.

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef

4 slices of bacon (cooked)

1 egg (lightly whisked)

4 slices cheddar or American cheese

1 small onion (finely chopped)

3 cloves garlic (minced)

1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

1 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

1/4 cup beer

4 Hamburger buns

 

Directions

Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.

1. Cook bacon till crispy brown and set aside.

2.  Mix together the ground beef, onion, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, egg, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Mix in the beer until absorbed by the meat mixture.

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3. Divide into 4 patties.

4. Grill the burgers to your desired doneness; place a slice of cheese on each burger and close the grill till the cheese is melted.

5. Place the burger on a hamburger bun, then add a slice of bacon, followed by a slice of tomato. Enjoy.

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Poolside Grilled Western Burgers Recipe

Posted on June 18, 2012 · Leave a Comment
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Hot summer afternoons and evenings make for great poolside parties. Fire up the grill and serve your guests these Grilled Western burgers; they’ll be talking about them long after the party is over. This recipe is one of my favorites. It is a simple recipe combining grilled burgers, sliced bacon topped with melted cheddar, deep fried onion rings, and BBQ sauce on a toasted bun. Serve this Grilled Western Burger Recipe with you favorite summer time drinks and you will have a poolside party that is guaranteed to be a success. Enjoy

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Poolside Grilled Western Burgers Recipe
 
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Recipe type: Main
Serves: 4

Ingredients
  • 2lbs ground hamburger
  • 8 frozen onion rings
  • 8 slices bacon
  • 8 tablespoons BBQ sauce
  • 4 slices cheddar cheese
  • 4 hamburger buns

Instructions
  1. Deep fry or bake onion rings according to package directions (if deep drying drain on paper towels). Set aside.
  2. Fry bacon until crispy, drain on paper towels and set aside.
  3. Shape ground burger into 4 patties and season on both sides with salt and pepper.
  4. Lightly grease grill grates and heat grill to medium-high heat.
  5. Cook hamburger patties until they have reached an internal temperature of 160 degrees. Within the last few minutes of cooking top each patty with a slice of cheddar cheese. Close the grill to hold the heat and melt the cheese slices.
  6. Place the hamburger buns halves onto the grill and cook on the underside until lightly browned.
  7. Remove burgers from the grill and spread BBQ sauce onto both halves on each bun. Top with a hamburger patty, 2 slices of bacon, and 2 onion rings. Enjoy
  8. These are big burgers-if you are hosting a good size guest list- just increase the recipe as needed.

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Simple Grilled Asparagus recipe

Posted on June 17, 2012 · Leave a Comment
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Simple Grilled Asparagus recipe

Grilling Asparagus is so simple an delicious. This Simple Grilled Asparagus recipe is just a basic recipe that you can spice up a little bit if desired. It only takes minutes to prepare; creating a delicious vegetable side dish. The next time you fire up the grill give yourself a treat and add this Simple Grilled Asparagus recipe to the menu. Enjoy

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Simple Grilled Asparagus recipe
 
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Recipe type: Side Dish
Serves: 4

Ingredients
  • 1 pound of asparagus
  • Olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
  1. Clean and trim asparagus
  2. Place in a 1 gallon plastic bag and dribble with olive oil; shake asparagus around to coat.
  3. Place asparagus on the grill-salt and pepper to taste, grill on medium high heat to desired doneness, rolling them over as needed.

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Fresh Strawberry Cupcakes Recipe

Posted on June 10, 2012 · Leave a Comment
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Fresh Strawberry Cupcakes Recipe

Here in upper Michigan fresh strawberries are starting to come on the market. I decided for something a little different to try this Fresh Strawberry Cupcakes Recipe; you don’t see many cupcake recipes that call for fresh strawberries. This is a very simple recipe with great taste and I am sure if you have any kids these won’t last very long; they’ll love them. So if you have a few extra strawberries and are in the mood for a delicious sweet treat, give this Fresh Strawberry Cupcakes Recipe a try.

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Fresh Strawberry Cupcakes Recipe
 
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Recipe type: Desert
Serves: 12 cupcakes

Ingredients
  • 10 tablespoons butter, room temperature
  • ¾ cup white sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • ½ cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon strawberry extract
  • 1¾ cups flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ cup finely chopped fresh strawberries

Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
  2. Grease 12 cupcake pan cups or line with paper liners.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, add the milk, and then stir in the strawberry extract.
  4. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; sift and stir into the batter until blended. Fold in strawberries last.
  5. Spoon the batter into the prepared cups, dividing evenly.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven until the tops spring back when lightly pressed or tooth pick comes out clean- 20 to 25 minutes.
  7. Cool over a wire rack; arrange the cupcakes on a serving platter, frost with desired frosting.

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Strawberry Rhubarb Pie Recipe

Posted on June 2, 2012 · Leave a Comment
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Strawberry Rhubarb Pie Recipe

I couldn’t let the strawberry and rhubarb season go by without baking at least one Strawberry Rhubarb Pie. The sweet taste of the strawberries with the tart taste of the Rhubarb is delicious. There is very little prep time with this recipe, but it does require quite a bit of baking time. The taste of this Strawberry Rhubarb Pie Recipe is excellent, the family loved it, and it is going on my favorites list. If you have some fresh strawberries and Rhubarb available, give this one a try, it is well worth the effort. Enjoy

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Strawberry Rhubarb Pie Recipe
 
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Recipe type: Dessert
Serves: 1 pie

Ingredients
  • Your favorite pie crust recipe or refrigerated 2 piece crust from store.
  • 2½ cups chopped red rhubarb, fresh
  • 2½ cups de-stemmed, washed and cut strawberries (in larger pieces)
  • 1½ cups sugar
  • 3 tablespoons minute tapioca
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 tablespoons butter (small cubes)
  • 1 egg white beaten with 1 teaspoon water (egg wash)

Instructions
  1. Mix the rhubarb, strawberries, sugar, tapioca, flour, zest and juice of lemon, dash of cinnamon, and vanilla. Mix well in a large bowl.
  2. Place bottom crust in pie plate and add the rhubarb and strawberry mixture and dot the top of the filling with the butter.
  3. Brush edges of pie crust with the egg wash.
  4. Place the top crust over filling, and seal the edges, and brush with egg wash.
  5. Collar the edges with foil and bake at 425 degrees F for 15 minutes. Decrease temperature to 375 degrees F and bake for an additional 45 to 50 minutes or until golden brown and the filling starts to bubble.
  6. Cool and serve-Vanilla Ice cream and hot pie-Delicious

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BLT Pasta Salad Recipe

Posted on May 17, 2012 · Leave a Comment
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BLT Pasta Salad Recipe

There is almost no salad I can think of that bacon does not taste good in, and this BLT Pasta Salad Recipe is no exception.  The bacon, tomatoes, lettuce, and pasta all blend well together to make a good tasting cold salad. The Rainbow Rotini adds a little color and makes it a great salad for graduation parties, pot luck or any other type so social get together. This is a very simple recipe so I left out the prep photos because they were not needed. If you have any questions send me an email or post in the comments area. If you are having a cook out, and need a side dish, give this BLT Pasta Salad Recipe a try; you and your guests will love it. Enjoy

BLT Pasta Salad Recipe
 
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Recipe type: Side Dish
Serves: 12

Ingredients
  • 1- 16 ounce box Rainbow Rotini
  • 1 package of bacon (16oz cooked to crispy and crumbled-I used a 2.1 ounce precooked and sliced it in small pieces-this worked out very well and saved some time)
  • 2 cups mayonnaise or salad dressing
  • ½ cup lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • 4 teaspoons chicken instant bouillon
  • 2 large tomatoes (seeded and diced)
  • ½ cup green onion (sliced)
  • 8 cups of lettuce (thinly sliced)

Instructions
  1. In a bowl combine mayonnaise, lemon juice, chicken instant bouillon and sugar; mix until smooth.
  2. Place the Rainbow Rotini in a large bowl along with the bacon, tomato, and green onions. Mix in the dressing.
  3. Add the lettuce just before serving.

 

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