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Monster Burgers

Monster Burgers are beef patties cooked until browned and crispy around the edges, assembled into fun, creepy-looking creatures. The final appearance features shaped patties with added toppings such as cheese, olives, and vegetables to create facial features and monstrous faces, resulting in a playful and visually striking burger.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 650
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 pounds ground beef 80% lean for juicy burgers
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 4 slices cheddar cheese cut into small triangles or shapes
  • 4 buns burger buns sesame or plain, split
  • 1 small red bell pepper sliced into small strips for monster mouths
  • 8 slices black olives for eyes and pupils
  • 1 cup lettuce leaves
  • 1 tomato tomato sliced into rounds

Equipment

  • Grill or stovetop skillet
  • Spatula
  • Mixing bowl
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

  1. In a mixing bowl, gently combine ground beef with salt and black pepper, mixing just until evenly distributed. Be careful not to overmix to keep the burgers tender.
  2. Divide the seasoned beef into 4 equal portions and shape each into a large, flat patty, roughly the size of your buns. Press a slight indent in the center of each to prevent bubbling during cooking.
  3. Heat your grill or skillet over medium-high heat until hot, then place the patties onto the cooking surface. Cook for about 4-5 minutes per side, until the outside is browned and crispy.
  4. During the last minute of cooking, top each burger with a slice of cheddar cheese so it melts slightly and adheres to the patty.
  5. While the burgers finish cooking, prepare monster faces by slicing olives into small circles for eyes, and cut some into tiny pupils. Slice the tomato and bell pepper into small strips for mouths and tongues.
  6. Lightly toast the burger buns on the grill or in a toaster until golden, then spread some lettuce on the bottom buns for crunch and freshness.
  7. Assemble each monster burger by placing a cooked patty with melted cheese on the lettuce base. Use slices of olives for eyes, with tiny olives as pupils, and arrange bell pepper strips for a spooky mouth and tongue.
  8. Finish by topping the monster faces with the top bun, pressing gently to secure all the features in place. Optionally, add slices of tomato for extra color and detail.

Notes

Get creative with facial features! Use additional ingredients like jalapeño slices for horns or onions for spiky hair to make your monsters even more fun.