Our 31 Best Burger Recipes, From Juicy Classics To Veggie Favorites

If you've got a big appetite that only a burger can satisfy, then this recipe for a double-layered burger is for you. 

Recipe: Homemade Big Massive Burger

Savory, full of black beans, and chock full of carrots and onions to round it out, this black bean patty can be enjoyed as a burger or on its own. 

Recipe: Black Bean Burger

Got a can of tuna? Then you, too, can make this tuna burger with the help of some bread crumbs, herbs, and an egg. 

Recipe: Tuna Burger

Finally, a vegetarian burger that proves even meat-free patties can have plenty of smoky flavors!

Recipe: Smoky BBQ Black Bean Burger

A classic burger that's jazzed up with the tangy flavor of pepperonis and ooey gooey mozzarella cheese.

Recipe: Pepperoni Pizza Burger

This turkey burger makes up what it lacks in beefy juiciness with chipotle mayo and spicy jalapeño. 

Recipe: Spicy Southwestern-Style Turkey Burgers

Salmon is a super easy fish to work with because it's fatty, easy to cook, and pairs well with so many spices and herbs. Here, the dill-yogurt sauce will make the whole pairing melt in your mouth. 

Recipe: Easy Zesty Salmon Burgers

Every veggie-loving home chef worth their salt knows that mushrooms, soy sauce, and lentils are all great shortcuts to an explosion of savory flavor. Lucky for you, this mushroom lentil burger has — what do you know? — all three! 

Recipe: Mushroom Lentil Burger & Fries

This buttermilk fried chicken recipe is great for beginners. If you're scared of undercooking the chicken, slice up your breasts into smaller, thinner pieces before dipping them in the flour mixture.

Recipe: Buttermilk Fried Chicken Sandwich

If you like a good sabich sandwich, you might enjoy this burger. It comes complete with a pan-fried eggplant dripping in homemade hummus, and it's properly seasoned with paprika, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes, to give it a nice edge. Quick tip: add thinly sliced pickles or diced tomato for the perfect final touch.

Recipe: Eggplant & Hummus Burger

If there's one thing you should take away from this recipe, it's that using a flavorful sauce like this spicy lime crema will elevate any burger from a five to a 10. 

Recipe: Spicy Chicken Burger

To prevent a dried-out patty, try mixing in just a little bit of cornmeal to the mash to start. Add in a bit more until you have a mixture that feels moist to the touch and keeps its shape.

Recipe: Black Bean & Roasted Red Pepper Veggie Burgers

Tomato paste and loads of cheese can make otherwise bland quinoa taste like an irresistible burger patty. 

Recipe: Quinoa Pizza Burgers

Make sure to drain your chickpeas thoroughly — and maybe even pat them dry — to create patties that actually stay together.

Recipe: Feta-stuffed Falafel Burgers

The cheese bowl in this recipe has a dual job of adding a pop of umami and holding all that chili flavor on the burger, and not your lap. 

Recipe: Chili Cheese Burger Bowls

One of my favorite meat-free burgers to date is this sweet potato and white bean variation which is equal parts savory, nutty, and sweet and is made so much better by lemon juice, nutritional yeast, and an ample amount of chipotle mayo. 

Recipe: Sweet Potato & White Bean Burgers

Fried mushroom patties stuffed with cheese? Don't mind if I do. 

Recipe: Cheese-Stuffed Mushroom Burger

You can even eat this burger on a plate, with a fork, if you're scared of making a giant mess upon taking your first bite.

Recipe: Loco Moco Rice Burger

Is your mixture too liquid-ey? Add more feta or bread crumbs for a more solid, workable texture.

Recipe: Beetroot & Feta Burgers

Add some spice to your day with these veggie burgers made with cayenne pepper, mustard seed, garam masala, and turmeric. You'll never find it easier to eat a heavy helping of veggies and beans.

Recipe: Spicy Masala Veggie Burgers

Sensitive to citrus? Consider halving the portion to start.

Recipe: Top Chef Junior Citrus Salmon Burger

Turkey patties are the ultimate weeknight dinner helper because they go well with anything you've got lying around your fridge, including feta cheese, avocado, cucumber slices, tomato, and your favorite sauce.

Recipe: Turkey Burger

Chorizo, cotija cheese, pico de gallo, and guacamole are not ingredients I usually use in a burger, but now I can't go back. 

Recipe: Mexican Chorizo Burger

The trick to creating this perfect cheese-filled burger patty? A ramekin that helps you shape the patty, that you can even place in the oven. 

Recipe: Cheesesteak Burger

The secret ingredient here might be liquid smoke, which adds an oomph of that inexplicable barbecue flavor to a completely meat-free patty.

Recipe: The Best Ever Vegan Burger

Personally, I find that caramelized onions go well with practically any savory dish, and this French onion burger is no exception.

Recipe: French Onion Burger

Both chickpeas and cauliflower are great bases for a veggie burger as they tend to absorb seasonings and spices like a slice of dry bread. Add cayenne pepper, turmeric, paprika, or your favorite green herbs to your heart's content! 

Recipe: Chickpea Cauliflower Burger

Does this dish qualify as breakfast for dinner or as burgers for breakfast? Whatever the case, we're ready to dig in. 

Recipe: Mac ‘N’ Cheese Waffle Burgers

This recipe isn't especially technique-heavy, but it does require you to gather a lot of ingredients. Double the recipe while you're at it and freeze a few patties for a quick weeknight meal.

Recipe: Homemade Vegan Burger With Vegan Aioli

Chicken patty + DIY slaw + jalapeños + a honey butter glaze = the perfect party dish ✨

Recipe: Honey Jalapeño Chicken Sliders

Grilled pineapples and beef patties offer a lovely marriage of sweet and savory, one that'll make you easily reach for a second or third serving. 

Recipe: Pineapple BBQ Bacon Burgers