50 burger recipes

Jump to:

• Beef burger recipes
• Vegetarian and vegan burger recipes
• Chicken burger recipes
• Turkey burger recipes
• Fish burger recipes
• Other burger recipes

Best beef burgers

Ultimate beef burger

We like our burgers piled sky-high with ‘the works’ – that means EVERYTHING including our secret sauce (made from four very simple ingredients), sweet and sour onions, emmental cheese, gherkins, frilly lettuce, and more…

The perfect cheeseburger

It’s a fast-food classic but not all cheeseburgers are created equal. Following these simple tips will result in the patty and bun of which dreams are made.

Also check out more beef mince recipes.

Gochujang burgers

The sweet, savoury, umami punch of gochujang makes these burgers taste even beefier, while the cheesy melting middles add an extra surprise. Check out more gochujang recipes to use up the rest of your tub.

Butter burgers

These burgers are inspired by the butter-drenched ones they serve in Wisconsin, USA. We’ve been a little bit more restrained with the application of butter but they’re still super-indulgent, sandwiched in buns with pickles and butter-fried onions.

New York deli burger

Just look at those lovely layers. It's all about steak mince, pastrami, emmental, sauerkraut and spicy horseradish sauce for this beast of a burger. Discover more American recipes for a USA-inspired feast.

Chilli cheese burger

This recipe from Burger & Beyond sees brioche buns stuffed with homemade beef patties, chilli-infused cheese and chipotle-spiked mayo, for an impressive stack that really packs a punch.

Cheeseburger tacos

Make our homemade cheeseburger (complete with DIY burger sauce), tucked inside an oh-so-handy taco and topped with pink pickled onions for a fun entertaining idea. Discover more taco recipes to try.

BBQ steak sandwich

Make this BBQ steak sandwich, with mustardy heat from the wasabi mayo, umami from the marinade and juicy charred steak, for an alternative to a classic burger.

Bulgogi burgers with quick-pickled cucumbers

Korean gochujang paste adds a chilli kick to these beef burgers, served with pickled Lebanese cucumbers and shredded cabbage for extra crunch.

Steak burgers with peppercorn sauce dip

Add a posh twist to your steak burgers with our homemade peppercorn sauce dip. Packed with melting cheese and sweet red onions, this recipe is great weekend comfort food for all the family to enjoy.

Raclette burgers

For the cheesiest burger around, try these moreish raclette burgers. Stuff your burger bun with succulent steak patties, raclette cheese, crispy prosciutto and homemade burger sauce for an indulgent midweek treat. Serve with homemade chunky chips for the ultimate comfort food. If you love raclette, try this decadent pan-fried potato bread with raclette recipe next.

Smash burgers with jalapeño rarebit

Rarebit meets nacho cheese in this dirty diner-style burger. Smashing the patties gives you extra crispy edges. Quick, easy and unbelievably indulgent.

The Brazil grill burger

All the flavours of Brazil crammed into one epic mouthful – peri peri sauce, streaky bacon, chimichurri, creamy lime and avocado mayo, sweet and sour pickled pink onions, and cumin-spiced onion rings. It’s a bit of extra effort but take the challenge and you’ll be rewarded with a gold-medal burger.

Juicy Lucy burger

The juicy Lucy was invented in Minneapolis when a chef decided to put the cheese inside, rather than on top of, a burger patty. You can use fancy cheese if you like but a true juicy Lucy uses classic burger cheese slices. For our best ever BBQ recipes, click here.

Double-swiss and green chilli relish burgers

Like cheese? Then you'll love our double-swiss burgers, stacked high with beef, Emmenthal cheese, lettuce and tomatoes, and finished off with a green chilli and cornichon relish. We've pulled together our favourite cheese recipes in the world here, try one out.

Bacon and blue cheese-stuffed burger

Our bacon and blue-cheese stuffed burgers are sure to be a crowd-pleaser. This recipe uses a great technique we picked up from America – putting the bacon and cheese in the burger mix keeps the patty incredibly juicy.

Quick Korean-style burgers

Try our quick Korean burgers for a trendy Asian twist. Kimchi paste is now much easier to get hold of and is a great way to spice up a burger. Serve with some of our Korean recipes for a full Korean banquet.

The olive piggy burger

This recipe was inspired by the Piggy Burger served at London's Bar Boulud – a generous stack of pulled pork, beef burger, rich BBQ sauce and fresh red cabbage slaw, all stuffed inside a soft bun.

Beef burger with beetroot and horseradish

Pan-fried homemade beef patties topped with oozy cheddar and a simple beetroot relish make for a quick midweek meal. Click here for more quick and easy meals.

Best vegetarian and vegan burgers

Ultimate grillable vegan burgers

Vegan burger, anyone?! With their full-on flavour and meaty texture, suitable for the grill, these completely vegan loaded burgers are an absolute must at any barbecue. Try our favourite vegan recipes here.

Halloumi burger

Check out our recipe for the ultimate veggie burger packed with mushroom, avocado, spinach and halloumi - ready in just 30 minutes. Also make the most of this squeaky cheese in more of our halloumi recipes.

Spiced falafel burgers

Try our quick and easy spiced falafel burger recipe. Pack in plenty of punch with our healthy vegetarian burgers, brightened up with pickled chillies and hummus. More falafel ideas to try here...

Double mushroom burger

This ever-popular mushroom burger, with its smoky, charred, flat-mushroom filling, is rarely off the menu at Steak & Honour. The perfect vegetarian option for barbecues (we have lots more vegetarian BBQ ideas here).

Vegan lentil burgers

Check out this quick and easy vegan burger recipe with spicy lentils. Ready in just 30 minutes, these punchy patties make a super simple summer recipe for four.

Thai-spiced sweetcorn burgers

These sweetcorn fritter burgers are taken up a notch with Thai red curry paste, lime leaves and ground cumin for a vibrant vegan dinner.

Vegan pulled jackfruit burger

Check out this impressive recipe for vegan pulled pork, served in a burger bun with apple slaw. Our easy BBQ jackfruit is super meaty but with a sweet, fruity taste. Perfect meat-free comfort food. If you like jackfruit, try our jackfruit tacos recipe next.

Shiitake seitan burger with kimchi mayo

Don’t be daunted by the long ingredient list or prep time for this vegan burger: it’s actually a super simple process and the results are delicious – this recipe uses added chunky shiitake mushrooms to replicate the texture of mince and to give an umami boost.

Peri peri halloumi burgers

The addition of Nando's peri peri sauce gives these 'meaty' halloumi burgers an extra kick, whilst the citrus slaw cuts through the delicious cheesiness. Guaranteed to be a hit with veggies and meat eaters alike!

Allotment veggie burgers

Our recipe for allotment burgers is genius. The idea behind them is that you can grow many of these ingredients. Add what you’ve got in your garden or allotment. They're ready in under 30 minutes, are super-easy to put together and vegetarian.

Sweet potato burgers

A vegetarian's dream, this mile-high burger is stuffed with paprika-spiced sweet potato patties, avocado, lettuce, tomatoes and mayo. See more sweet potato recipes here.

Spicy cauli steak burgers

Check out our easy deep-fried cauliflower steaks with lightly toasted ciabatta rolls. Make these super simple veggie burgers for a quick dinner for four. Try more cauliflower recipes.

Freekeh and carrot burgers

Nutty, smoky freekeh is the next big protein-rich supergrain and well worth a try.

Beetroot burgers with herb feta sauce

Easy-to-make vegetarian beetroot burgers with herb feta sauce. Under 300 calories – perfect for a midweek meal. Here are our best healthy vegetarian recipes under 300 calories to try.

Truffled mushroom burgers

We like to call these impressive veggie burgers 'MLT'. M is for mushroom, L is for lettuce and T is for… truffle oil, of course. If you love truffle, make this easy but impressive truffle gougères recipe next time you're entertaining.

Aubergine and halloumi burgers

Make the most of aubergines by deep-frying in breadcrumbs until crisp and golden before stuffing in a burger bun with grilled halloumi and harissa mayo. Our veggie aubergine burgers are perfect for entertaining.

Best chicken burgers

Chicken parm burgers

Stacked with oozy melted mozzarella, these chicken parmesan burgers will put a smile on everyone's face. Coating the chicken breasts in panko breadcrumbs gives them an extra satisfying crunch.

Chicken schnitzel burgers

Transform chicken breasts into a crisp and golden schnitzel burgers, made satisfyingly sloppy with a homemade buttermilk, green apple and fennel bulb slaw. If you love this idea, try our chicken schnitzel bánh mì recipe next.

Lime and chilli chicken burger

Make this quick chicken burger for one. Coat a chicken breast in a chilli-lime marinade, cook in a griddle pan and pop in a bun with creamy Greek yogurt guacamole, crisp lettuce and tomato. Discover more quick and easy meals for one.

Curried chicken burgers

Turn a simple chicken burger into something far more exciting with madras-flavoured patties, mango chutney and crunchy red cabbage in a zingy lime dressing.

Buttermilk fried chicken burger

Try our easy buttermilk fried chicken burger from Butchies in London. This crispy chicken fillet is marinated overnight and deep fried for extra flavour.

Healthy chicken burgers with pickled red cabbage

These Asian-inspired chicken burgers make a great, healthier alternative to the usual beef. Pickled red cabbage on the side adds an extra kick. Serve on round lettuce leaves instead of buns.

Best turkey burgers

Healthy turkey burgers

This healthier spin on burger uses turkey mince and sweet tomato chutney, perfect for a healthy family dinner for four. Discover more turkey mince recipes.

Spiced turkey burgers with pea guacamole

A quick, healthy alternative to our favourite hamburger, this smoky chipotle turkey burger is served with an amazing guacamole made from peas – a great substitute for an unripe avocado! Our avocado recipes are also all here for you to try.

Best fish burgers

Thai green salmon burgers

Pack in plenty of protein to your burger with our moreish salmon fishcakes in soft ciabatta buns served with a zingy carrot and cucumber slaw. Serve alongside sweet potato wedges for the perfect weekend meal. Check out more salmon recipes.

Spicy fish burger with chilli mayo

This idea for spicy fish burgers with chilli mayo is a great recipe to have on-hand midweek. It's super-quick (ready in under 30 minutes) and easy, but is packed full of flavour and a chilli hit.

Thai salmon burgers with coriander slaw

Make our homemade fish burgers. Made with salmon and Thai curry paste, they are an easy way to enjoy oily fish. Serve in buns with salad and a slaw on the side. Serve with one of our Asian salads for a real zingy feast, recipes here.

Crispy fish burger

Check out our crispy fish burger with vibrant mint mushy peas and homemade tartare sauce. This flaky fish bap may take a little effort but it's ready in just 30 minutes.

Other burgers

Posh venison burgers

These venison burgers with melting dolcelatte look really impressive and are ready in 30 minutes or less. Perfect for entertaining friends and family. Check out our venison recipes for more ways to use this meat.

Spicy lamb burger

Give lamb burgers a spicy twist with the addition of aromatic harissa. Best served with sweet potato wedges and a cucumber-yogurt dip.

Pork burgers with Thai tomato and coconut relish

Hailing from chef Scott Hallsworth's Asian junk-food restaurant, Freak Scene; these pork burgers are bursting with punchy Thai flavours, topped with a cooling zesty coconut relish. Serve them in lettuce cups for a low-carb dinner option.