Xi’an Cumin Lamb Burgers

Cumin Lamb Burgers were inspired by the spiced lamb dishes of Xi'An, China. Cumin lamb burgers are a unique combo and a great way to mix up summer grilling!

Hot Sauce-Spiked Mushroom Veggie Burgers

Hot sauce is used twice to season these super flavorful veggie burgers.

Quadruple Chile Cheeseburgers

A fat patty of grilled beef draped with a melty, oozy slice of pepper jack cheese, topped with roasted green chiles, and a handful of pickled jalapeños, served on a hearty bun with a generous swipe of chipotle mayonnaise. This is the burger that bites back.

Serious Heat: How to Spice Up a Burger

A great way to zest up a burger is by making a spicy version of the Southern standby, pimento cheese. Whether you stuff it inside the burger, or melt it on top, it's a mouth-watering sensation.

Pimento-Jalapeño Cheeseburgers

There's something about the way the caviar of the South (as pimento cheese is affectionately known) melts into a rich, oozy coating, its acidity and punch of pimento flavor accenting a thick and juicy grilled burger in a way that regular cheese just can't. Add some pickled jalapeño peppers in there in place of standard pickles and you've got yourself one hell of a fiery backyard treat.

Teriyaki Burgers

It may not be a traditionally Japanese combination, but that's not to say that teriyaki sauce doesn't go well with hamburgers. It does. Spectacularly so. But you can't just go to the store, buy a bottle of sauce, and start dousing your burger in it willy-nilly. There's technique at the heart of a good teriyaki-glazed burger—here's how to make it the right way.

Chili for Chili Burgers, Chili Dogs, or Chili Fries

[Photograph: J. Kenji Lopez-Alt] This chili ends up with a homogeneous, saucy texture perfect for topping burgers, hot dogs, or fries. Leftover chili can be stored in the fridge for up to 1 week. The chili is best with the...

Hot and Smoky Cheeseburgers With Bacon and Pickled Cherry Pepper Relish

An homage to the Smoke Stack burger from Shake Shack, this big, fat, grilled burger gets topped with American cheese, crisp bacon, grilled onions, and a spicy and tangy bacon and pickled cherry pepper relish.

Juicy Turkey Burgers With Sriracha Mayo and Charred Scallions

These quick and tender turkey burgers are packed with flavor, including a topping of charred scallions and a flavor-packed sriracha mayo. They're a delicious 30-minute meal.

Hot Sauce Smashed Burgers

A spicy riff on the classic.