Burger Challenge

Getting tired of the same old BBQ'd burgers?  We were too, so my friends and I decided to hold a "burger throwdown" competition to try some new ideas.

THE RULES:

1) Create a meat burger with at least 3 ingredients combined.

2) Devise toppings to complement the meat.

3) Chose a bun 

4) Make at least 2, one for the appearance judging, and one that can be divided and devoured by the judging panel.

We had a four person judging panel, and there were four competitors.  The judges consisted of a former butcher, a restaurant manager, a friend's boyfriend, whose qualifications were that he was a young male in his early twenties, who likes to eat, and the Fluudbloggler.  

The competition was stiff, and there was a lot of pre-challenge trash talk, but it was a lot of fun.  They were judged on appearance, meat patty taste, choice of bun, and overall taste. I've posted the ingredients to all four burgers below.  They were all delicious, but in the end burger number 2, the bacon wrapped, cheese stuffed burger was the winner and was awarded our beautiful trophy (sculpted and created by me).  So next time you want to amp up your burger game, try one of our delicious creations below, or just get inspired by them, and create your own. 

Burger #1 - Created by Laura & Jason

Meat patty 

Ground beef

Chopped garlic

Dijon mustard

Guiness

Worcestershire Sauce

Olive oil

Salt & pepper

Newfoundland savoury

Toppings 

Baldersons aged white cheddar

Peameal bacon

Regular bacon

Spicy Mayo - Franks red hot sauce, chopped garlic, horseradish, Nfld savoury

Romaine Lettuce

Tomato

Red onion

Bun 

Ace bakery burger bun

Burger #2 - Created by Christine & Steve - THE WINNER!

Meat patty 

Blend of ground sirloin and pork

Fresh basil finely chopped

Dried oregano, garlic, salt & pepper

1 egg

Hickory & Maple BBQ sauce

Parm cheese

Stuffed with Tex Mex Cheese and wrapped in bacon

Toppings 

Boston lettuce

Beef steak tomato

Bun 

Brioche Bun

Burger #3 - Created by Jo

Meat patty 

Ground beef

Salt & Pepper

Cilantro

Egg

Smoked paprika

Toppings 

Arugula

Bacon

Red Onion

Chipotle Mayo

Bun 

Country Rustic Bun

Burger #4 - Created by Dingo

Meat patty 

1 fresh twig of rosemary

5 sun dried tomatoes finely chopped

garlic

1 egg

1/4 cup dry bread crumbs

1/8 cup feta

Toppings 

Spinach

Feta

Red Onion

Tzatziki

Bun 

Pretzel bun