Picture this—it’s summer, it’s hot, and you don’t want to turn on the oven or stove to increase the temperature inside your home. No one wants to go anywhere, but everyone is hungry, so what’s the solution? Throw some hotdogs and burgers right on your outdoor wood fire grill in Lancaster, PA!
Well, you don’t have to be in Lancaster to do this, but that’s where we are, and it’s where we imagine you are if you’re reading this post! If it isn’t already obvious, we love to grill here at Lanchester Grill & Hearth, and we always want to share that passion with our customers. And while we’re happy to be your outdoor wood fire grill experts in Lancaster, PA, we also want to provide you with helpful information.
In today’s post, we want to highlight one of our favorite grills—the Hancock Grill! This outdoor wood fire grill is not like your other grills and has 1,600 inches of grilling space. And what better way to highlight our favorite grill than to talk about some of our favorite burger recipes? Keep reading for some tasty summer burger recipes!
The Basic Burger
Sometimes, keeping it simple makes for the best food. With only a few ingredients, we love this tasty burger. Plus, because it was so simple, it was easy to fill the Hancock Grill with nothing but burgers and feed plenty of people at once!
Ingredients
- 1 Lb. Lean Ground Beef
- 1 Tbs. Worcestershire Sauce
- 1 Tbs. Liquid Smoke Flavoring
- 1 Tsp. Garlic Powder
- 1 Tbs. Olive Oil
- Salt to Taste
Instructions
Combine the beef, Worcestershire sauce, liquid smoke, and garlic powder in a medium bowl. Form into four patties. Brush each side of the burger with olive oil and salt before placing it on your outdoor wood fire grill. Grill about 5 minutes on each side.
The Cheddar Bacon Burger
Another classic and favorite is this bacon cheddar burger recipe. Who doesn’t love cheese and bacon with a burger? This burger is also simple to make, and the flavors will have all of your family and guests wanting more!
Ingredients
- 1 Lb. Ground Beef
- ½ Cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese
- 2 Tbs. Prepared Horseradish
- ½ Tsp. Salt
- ½ Tsp. Pepper
- ½ Tsp. Garlic Powder
- ½ Cup Real Bacon Bits
- 1 Tbs. Olive Oil
- Salt to Taste
Instructions
Combine the beef, cheddar cheese, horseradish, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and bacon in a medium bowl. Form into four patties. Brush each side of the burger with olive oil and salt before placing it on your outdoor wood fire grill. Grill about 5 minutes on each side.
The Tex-Mex Burger
We saved the best for last—the Tex-Mex burger! This delicious, juicy burger is the perfect combination of flavors. Even though it has more ingredients than the other, we promise the extra effort is worth it.
Ingredients
- ½ Cup Mayonnaise
- 1 Tsp. Cajun Seasoning
- 1⅓ Lbs. Ground Beef Sirloin
- 1 Jalapeno Pepper, Seeded and Chopped
- ½ Cup Diced White Onion
- 1 Clove Garlic, Minced
- 1 Tbs. Cajun Seasoning
- 1 Tsp. Worcestershire Sauce
- 4 Slices Pepperjack Cheese
- 1 Tbs. Olive Oil
- Salt to Taste
Instructions
In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise and 1 tsp. of Cajun seasoning for the sauce. Set aside.
Combine the beef, jalapeno, onion, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, and 1 tbs. of Cajun seasoning in a large bowl. Form into four patties. Brush each side of the burger with olive oil and salt before placing on your outdoor wood fire grill. Grill about 5 minutes on each side.
During the last two minutes, place one slice of cheese on each burger. Spread the Cajun mayo on your burger buns and enjoy.
Want to Learn More About Grilling or Updating Your Grill? Give Us a Visit!
The grilling experience is different for everyone, but if you’re ready to up your game, we suggest coming down to LanChester Grill & Hearth to learn more. We’ll show you some of the best outdoor wood fire grills in Lancaster, PA, and you can experience the Hancock Grill firsthand! Contact us online to learn more, or stop into our showroom for a tour. See you at the grill!