Keep it Simple and Inexpensive…Hamburgers on the Grill

Posted by Carolyn on Jun 4th, 2010 in Frugal Living, Money Savers, Recipes | 1 comment

Hamburgers and hot dogs are the least expensive meats to serve at a summer barbecue. These foods do not need to be boring however, and with just a little fore thought you can have a feast guests will talk about all summer. Now, we want to keep this inexpensive as well as fun and gourmet. This year offer a few options. Consider purchasing small dinner roll size rolls, or better yet make them. Now everyone can choose to try more than one variety with feeling guilty.

Here are just a few ideas to get your started:

The Hawaiian: Add a little teriyaki sauce into your meat. Brush your burger with a little more sauce and top with slices of pineapple that have been lightly grilled. Brush pineapple with a little butter and brown sugar before grilling fo a more carmelized finish.

South of the Border: Add a little salsa to your meat before grilling. Melt a combination of cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese or pepper jack cheese on burger. Top with avocado, jalapenos and more salsa.

Pizza Plus: Add a little spaghetti sauce to your meat. Melt a little Parmesan cheese on burger. Top with slices of pepperoni, a little more spaghetti sauce, and sliced olives. You can also finely chop pepperoni and add to meat before grilling.

Cowboy Chowdown: Top burger with grilled onions, barbecue sauce and pork and beans.

Reuben Burger: Melt Swiss cheese on grilled burger. Top with sauerkraut and a grainy mustard.

Don’t forget the traditional catsup, mustard, mayo, French dressing, pickles, sliced onion, sliced tomato and lettuce.

To keep it more economical and to keep everyone involved assign side dishes and desserts to your guests.

What are your favorite burgers?

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