These easy apple cheddar beef burgers will delight your taste buds with the irresistible fusion of sweet apples with savory cheddar cheese. A delightful balance of flavors awaits your every bite of these sweet and savory creations made from-scratch in your own kitchen.
Start making your burgers from scratch to save time and money! Restaurants can be fun, but they can also be expensive and often use questionable ingredients. You family and friends will thank you for making them easy apple cheddar beef burgers!
These burgers could not be easier! Cook them inside on a cast iron grill pan or outside on your favorite grill!
To kick this recipe up a notch, shop locally for your organic ingredients and prioritize grass fed beef. Your taste buds will savor the delightful difference in taste and quality!
Gather your tools and ingredients:
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tools:
- measuring spoons
- measuring cups
- cutting board
- sharp knife
- cheese grater
- large glass bowl
- large stainless steal spoon
- stainless steel spatula
- cast iron grill pan or outdoor grill
ingredients:
- 2 lbs ground beef
- 1/4 cup red onion finely diced
- 2 oz. cheddar cheese freshly shredded
- 1 TBSP dijon mustard
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
- 1 small granny smith apple shredded
- optional bacon grease for coating your cast iron grill
Optional recipe variations:
- Leave out the onions or cheddar and just add to the top of individual burgers as you wish.
- Preform your burgers and freeze in an airtight container for up to three months before cooking.
- Store leftovers in a plastic-free freezer bag for a grab and go burger option when you are short on time.
- Replace the beef for ground meat of your choice.
- Serve on a bed of lettuce or wrap in romaine lettuce leaf for a bun free alternative.
Recipe for how to make Easy Apple Cheddar Beef Burgers: a sweet and savory delight
step one
Prepare and measure all ingredients. Place all ingredients into a large glass bowl, and stir with a large spoon or your hands to incorporate all ingredients well.
step two
Heat your cast iron grill pan over medium heat if cooking indoors, and season your pan with bacon grease or your choice of butter, ghee, oil, etc. Form the meat mixture into 8 equal patties a little larger in size than your buns.
step three
Place burgers on your cast iron grill pan (or outdoor grill). Let burgers cook over medium heat for five minutes on each side. Continue to cook and flip until internal temperature reaches 160 degrees F. To keep burgers warm while continuing to cook additional burgers, place cooked patties in an oven safe container and place in your oven on the lowest temperature or on the keep warm setting.
step four
Serve your easy apple cheddar burgers on a bun with your favorite toppings such as lettuce, mayonnaise, ketchup, tomato, and lettuce. Add a side of green beans, sweet potatoes, or shishito peppers.
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Easy Apple Cheddar Beef Burgers: a sweet and savory delight
Ingredients
- 2 lbs ground beef
- 1/4 cup red onion finely diced
- 2 oz. cheddar cheese freshly shredded
- 1 TBSP dijon mustard
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
- 1 small granny smith apple shredded
- optional bacon grease for coating your cast iron grill
Instructions
- Prepare and measure all ingredients. Place all ingredients into a large glass bowl, and stir with a large spoon or your hands to incorporate all ingredients well.
- Heat your cast iron grill pan over medium heat if cooking indoors, and season your pan with bacon grease or your choice of butter, ghee, oil, etc. Form the meat mixture into 8 equal patties a little larger in size than your buns.
- Place burgers on your cast iron grill pan (or outdoor grill). Let burgers cook over medium heat for five minutes on each side. Continue to cook and flip until internal temperature reaches 160 degrees F. To keep burgers warm while continuing to cook additional burgers, place cooked patties in an oven safe container and place in your oven on the lowest temperature or on the keep warm setting.
- Serve your easy apple cheddar burgers on a bun with your favorite toppings such as lettuce, mayonnaise, ketchup, tomato, and lettuce.