EDITORS' CHOICEThe Best Burger Recipes

Looking for easy comfort food? When it comes to burgers, there’s truly something for everyone: dripping cheeseburgers tucked into toasted buns, beef burgers piled high with all the fillings, kid-friendly sliders packed full of flavour (and plenty of veges!), and more. Great for a weekend treat or a mid-week meal (or really any day of the week) make them any way you choose — because burgers are guaranteed to please!

Head over to Burger Thursday - the home of New Zealand's favourite comfort food - for prizes, quizzes, recipes, and more.

Featured Recipes

30 mins prep |

15 mins cook

Kiwi lamb burger

Beef + Lamb New Zealand

15 mins prep |

15 mins cook

Beef burger with mushrooms and melted cheese

Beef + Lamb New Zealand

20 mins prep |

10 mins cook

Mexican burger with guacamole and pink onions

Beef + Lamb New Zealand

20 mins prep |

10 mins cook

Vege Packed Lamb Sliders

Beef + Lamb New Zealand

Beef Burgers

15 mins prep |

18 mins cook

Kiwi classic beef and horopito pepper burger

MiNDFOOD

10 mins prep |

20 mins cook

Wagyu Beef Smash Burgers

Adrianna Adarme

10 mins prep |

25 mins cook

Angus beef burger with bacon and brie

Angel Bay

15 mins prep |

15 mins cook

Jalapeño double smash burgers

Bunny Eats Design

15 mins prep |

10 mins cook

Burnzee’s classic beef burger

Chris Burn "Burnzee"

10 mins prep |

20 mins cook

Asian slaw beef burger

Angel Bay

35 mins prep |

25 mins cook

Ultimate BBQ beef burger

Marty Shanahan - The Backyard Cook

10 mins prep |

10 mins cook

BBQ beef smash burgers

Marty Shanahan - The Backyard Cook

10 mins prep |

6 mins cook

Blended beef and mushroom burgers

Meadow Mushrooms

15 mins prep |

10 mins cook

Moroccan beef burgers

James Smith "The Tattooed Butcher"

10 mins prep |

20 mins cook

Angus beef burgers with melting mozzarella

Angel Bay

20 mins prep |

16 mins cook

Beef burger pitas

Kathy Paterson

5 mins prep |

15 mins cook

Gluten-free rainbow burger

Angel Bay

40 mins prep |

15 mins cook

Breakfast beef burger

The Kiwi Country Girl

30 mins prep |

20 mins cook

Homemade beef burgers with grilled vegetables

Kathy Paterson

15 mins prep |

15 mins cook

Hearty open beef burgers

Beef + Lamb New Zealand

20 mins prep |

5 hrs cook

Beef cheek burgers

Phil Clark

30 mins prep |

4 hrs cook

Chipotle beef cheek burger

Vicki Ravlich-Horan

30 mins prep |

2 hrs 30 mins cook

Hop and hoisin braised short rib burger

Joshua Ross

20 mins prep |

15 mins cook

Mexican beef sliders with jalapeño salsa and avocado cream

Beef + Lamb New Zealand

10 mins prep |

15 mins cook

Burgers

Sue Hamilton and Dana Alexander

15 mins prep |

15 mins cook

Tandoori beef burgers

Allyson Gofton

15 mins prep |

20 mins cook

Tandoori burgers with chilli salsa

Allyson Gofton

10 mins prep |

20 mins cook

Mini Burgers

Beef + Lamb New Zealand

10 mins prep |

8 mins cook

Bang up burgers with sneaky cheese centres

Allyson Gofton

20 mins prep |

10 mins cook

Triple threat pickle lovers smash burger

Fire & Thyme

10 mins prep |

8 mins cook

Beef and lamb burgers with gherkin relish and swiss cheese

MiNDFOOD

20 mins prep |

15 mins cook

Cheeseburgers with secret sauce

Beef + Lamb New Zealand

20 mins prep |

6 mins cook

Pure beef and cheese burger

Kathy Paterson

15 mins prep |

20 mins cook

Cheesy double beef and pickle burger

Beef + Lamb New Zealand

20 mins prep |

15 mins cook

Classic beef burgers with sauce

Marty Shanahan - The Backyard Cook

15 mins prep |

30 mins cook

Beef burger with caramelised onions and dijon mustard

Marty Shanahan - The Backyard Cook

20 mins prep |

20 mins cook

Beef, bacon and brie burger

Marty Shanahan - The Backyard Cook

10 mins prep |

50 mins cook

Beef short rib burgers ’n’ slaw

Marty Shanahan - The Backyard Cook

10 mins prep |

20 mins cook

Korean kimchi burger

Marty Shanahan - The Backyard Cook

30 mins prep |

5 mins cook

The Best Smash Burgers

Kelly Gibney

15 mins prep |

15 mins cook

Beef burgers

Asher Regan

10 mins prep |

30 mins cook

Kiwi angus beef burger

Angel Bay

40 mins prep |

25 mins cook

Vietnamese banh mi beef burger

Michelle Tsang

10 mins prep |

25 mins cook

Cheesy rodeo burger

Michelle Tsang

5 mins prep |

25 mins cook

Angel Bay Kiwi burger

Angel Bay

5 mins prep |

20 mins cook

Gourmet blue cheese burger

Angel Bay

5 mins prep |

20 mins cook

Beef breakfast burger

Angel Bay

10 mins prep |

30 mins cook

Takeaway style cheeseburger

Angel Bay

10 mins prep |

30 mins cook

Japanese inspired umami burger

Angel Bay

10 mins prep |

30 mins cook

Southern BBQ burger

Angel Bay

5 mins prep |

15 mins cook

Light open-faced sourdough sandwich

Angel Bay

Lamb Burgers

15 mins prep |

8 mins cook

Lamb and kawakawa herb burgers with lemon feta

MiNDFOOD

20 mins prep |

12 mins cook

Lamb and kawakawa herb burgers with caramelised pineapple and Asian slaw

MiNDFOOD

20 mins prep |

20 mins cook

Lamb burger with garlic mint sauce

Lazy Sunday Club

15 mins prep |

15 mins cook

Mediterranean lamb burger

Michelle Tsang

25 mins prep |

15 mins cook

Szechuan lamb burgers

Michelle Tsang

10 mins prep |

10 mins cook

Leftover pulled lamb burger

Matt Melville

30 mins prep |

15 mins cook

Kiwi lamb burger

Beef + Lamb New Zealand

15 mins prep |

10 mins cook

Smokey lamb feta and caramelised onion burgers

James Smith "The Tattooed Butcher"

15 mins prep |

50 mins cook

Lamb burgers with aubergine puree and red pepper mayo

Beef + Lamb New Zealand

Turkish lamb burgers

Lamb burgers with whipped feta

Adrianna Adarme

30 mins prep |

15 mins cook

The ultimate Kiwi lamb burger

Beef + Lamb New Zealand

30 mins prep |

6 mins cook

Lamb burger with hummus, courgette ribbons and roasted carrots

Kathy Paterson

10 mins prep |

8 mins cook

Beef and lamb burgers with gherkin relish and swiss cheese

MiNDFOOD

30 mins prep |

4 hrs cook

Lamb ragu burger with pickled carrots and minted cucumber

Ashley Knudsen

20 mins prep |

5 mins cook

Spicy peanut lamb burgers with halloumi and sesame slaw

Burger Thursday

Cooking Tips & Tricks

Ingredients

How to cook beef patties

Beef patties are a combination of beef mince, egg and bread crumbs which you can add any flavourings, spices or fresh herbs to depending on what accompaniments you want to serve with them. The beef mince takes on a myriad of flavours and once the mince mixture is shaped into patties they can be cooked and used in hamburgers, wraps or eaten with salad or veges and your favourite dipping sauce on the side.

Nutrition

Five Secrets to a Healthier Burger

Burgers sometimes get a bad rap for being deemed ‘unhealthy’ (and granted, sometimes they do sit in the indulgence camp). However, are all burgers the same? Our Nutrition Team peels back the layers and shares their tips on how to make a healthy, well-balanced burger.

Nutrition

Fast Food vs Homemade – which burgers are healthier?

Who doesn’t love a juicy, delicious burger, but how does a home-made burger stack up nutritionally against a fast-food meal combo? Our Nutrition Team look at some research on takeaway combo meals and compares this to a home-cooked Kiwi burger.

Nutrition

Your Questions: Do burgers have a place in a healthy diet? We ask New Zealand nutrition experts

The humble homemade burger. Unashamedly a favourite for many of us, because let’s face it, you can tailor it to suit you and your tastebuds. But does having homemade burgers weekly as #BurgerThursday suggests tick the boxes when it comes to wholesome, nutritious tucker? We asked some New Zealand registered nutritionists and dietitians their thoughts.

Ingredients

How to cook lamb mince

Mince is one of the most versatile products you will find. A staple in the kitchen, mince can be dressed up for entertaining with rich aromas and exotic suitors, or dressed down for everyday meals. It fills you up and like all beef and lamb cuts, gives you a boost of iron, which is much needed for feeling good.

Ingredients

How to cook beef mince

Mince is one of the most versatile beef products you will find. A staple in the kitchen, mince can be dressed up for entertaining with rich aromas and exotic suitors, or dressed down for everyday meals. It fills you up and like all beef and lamb cuts, gives you a boost of iron; much needed for feeling good.

Tips & Tricks

Food safety and meat hygiene

While you may be familiar with the 'C' rules of food hygiene – clean, cook, and chill – here is a bit of a refresher.

Tips & Tricks

Freezing and thawing meat

The freezer can be an extremely useful tool for saving time and money when you find yourself with more than enough meat on your hands. However, freezing your protein of choice should be done carefully. It’s important to follow these guidelines to guarantee your frozen proteins are safe and enjoyable to consume.

Family-Friendly

15 mins prep |

15 mins cook

Family-friendly beef and bacon burgers

Greenlea Butcher Shop

10 mins prep |

20 mins cook

Mini Burgers

Beef + Lamb New Zealand

10 mins prep |

8 mins cook

Bang up burgers with sneaky cheese centres

Allyson Gofton

10 mins prep |

30 mins cook

Kiwi angus beef burger

Angel Bay

30 mins prep |

3 mins cook

Beef schnitzel burger

Kathy Paterson

10 mins prep |

6 mins cook

Blended beef and mushroom burgers

Meadow Mushrooms

20 mins prep |

16 mins cook

Beef burger pitas

Kathy Paterson

10 mins prep |

10 mins cook

Leftover pulled lamb burger

Matt Melville

20 mins prep |

15 mins cook

Classic beef burgers with sauce

Marty Shanahan - The Backyard Cook

15 mins prep |

15 mins cook

Beef burgers

Asher Regan

10 mins prep |

30 mins cook

Takeaway style cheeseburger

Angel Bay

10 mins prep |

30 mins cook

Southern BBQ burger

Angel Bay

Gourmet Burgers

5 mins prep |

20 mins cook

Gourmet blue cheese burger

Angel Bay

5 mins prep |

20 mins cook

Gourmet benedict brunch burger

Angel Bay

5 mins prep |

20 mins cook

Classic Gourmet Cheeseburger

Angel Bay

10 mins prep |

30 mins cook

Japanese inspired umami burger

Angel Bay

25 mins prep |

15 mins cook

Szechuan lamb burgers

Michelle Tsang

2 hrs prep |

2 mins cook

Korean style burger

Kathy Paterson

10 mins prep |

50 mins cook

Beef short rib burgers ’n’ slaw

Marty Shanahan - The Backyard Cook

30 mins prep |

5 mins cook

The Best Smash Burgers

Kelly Gibney

20 mins prep |

5 hrs cook

Beef cheek burgers

Phil Clark

10 mins prep |

30 mins cook

Kiwi angus beef burger

Angel Bay

35 mins prep |

25 mins cook

Ultimate BBQ beef burger

Marty Shanahan - The Backyard Cook

20 mins prep |

20 mins cook

Beef, bacon and brie burger

Marty Shanahan - The Backyard Cook

15 mins prep |

30 mins cook

Beef burger with caramelised onions and dijon mustard

Marty Shanahan - The Backyard Cook

5 mins prep |

15 mins cook

Open-faced Greek sandwich

Angel Bay

30 mins prep |

4 hrs cook

Chipotle beef cheek burger

Vicki Ravlich-Horan

15 mins prep |

10 mins cook

Moroccan beef burgers

James Smith "The Tattooed Butcher"

30 mins prep |

4 hrs cook

Lamb ragu burger with pickled carrots and minted cucumber

Ashley Knudsen

30 mins prep |

15 mins cook

The ultimate Kiwi lamb burger

Beef + Lamb New Zealand

20 mins prep |

10 mins cook

Triple threat pickle lovers smash burger

Fire & Thyme

30 mins prep |

6 mins cook

Lamb burger with hummus, courgette ribbons and roasted carrots

Kathy Paterson

30 mins prep |

2 hrs 30 mins cook

Hop and hoisin braised short rib burger

Joshua Ross

10 mins prep |

10 mins cook

Brisket burnt end burger

Matt Melville

15 mins prep |

15 mins cook

Lamb burgers with whipped feta

Adrianna Adarme

10 mins prep |

20 mins cook

Wagyu Beef Smash Burgers

Adrianna Adarme

10 mins prep |

20 mins cook

Korean kimchi burger

Marty Shanahan - The Backyard Cook

40 mins prep |

25 mins cook

Vietnamese banh mi beef burger

Michelle Tsang

10 mins prep |

30 mins cook

Southern BBQ burger

Angel Bay

Quick and Easy

30 mins prep |

3 mins cook

Beef schnitzel burger

Kathy Paterson

10 mins prep |

6 mins cook

Blended beef and mushroom burgers

Meadow Mushrooms

10 mins prep |

8 mins cook

Bang up burgers with sneaky cheese centres

Allyson Gofton

15 mins prep |

15 mins cook

Beef burgers

Asher Regan

15 mins prep |

10 mins cook

Burnzee’s classic beef burger

Chris Burn "Burnzee"

15 mins prep |

15 mins cook

Tandoori beef burgers

Allyson Gofton

10 mins prep |

15 mins cook

Burgers

Sue Hamilton and Dana Alexander

10 mins prep |

8 mins cook

Beef and lamb burgers with gherkin relish and swiss cheese

MiNDFOOD

15 mins prep |

20 mins cook

Tandoori burgers with chilli salsa

Allyson Gofton

15 mins prep |

20 mins cook

Cheesy double beef and pickle burger

Beef + Lamb New Zealand

10 mins prep |

20 mins cook

Wagyu Beef Smash Burgers

Adrianna Adarme

10 mins prep |

10 mins cook

Leftover pulled lamb burger

Matt Melville

5 mins prep |

20 mins cook

Beef breakfast burger

Angel Bay

5 mins prep |

20 mins cook

Gourmet benedict brunch burger

Angel Bay

5 mins prep |

20 mins cook

Gourmet blue cheese burger

Angel Bay

5 mins prep |

20 mins cook

Classic Gourmet Cheeseburger

Angel Bay

5 mins prep |

15 mins cook

Light open-faced sourdough sandwich

Angel Bay

5 mins prep |

15 mins cook

Open-faced Greek sandwich

Angel Bay

Cheeseburgers

20 mins prep |

15 mins cook

Cheeseburgers with secret sauce

Beef + Lamb New Zealand

15 mins prep |

15 mins cook

Jalapeño double smash burgers

Bunny Eats Design

10 mins prep |

25 mins cook

Cheesy rodeo burger

Michelle Tsang

10 mins prep |

30 mins cook

Takeaway style cheeseburger

Angel Bay

20 mins prep |

6 mins cook

Pure beef and cheese burger

Kathy Paterson

15 mins prep |

20 mins cook

Cheesy double beef and pickle burger

Beef + Lamb New Zealand

10 mins prep |

10 mins cook

BBQ beef smash burgers

Marty Shanahan - The Backyard Cook

10 mins prep |

8 mins cook

Bang up burgers with sneaky cheese centres

Allyson Gofton

10 mins prep |

20 mins cook

Wagyu Beef Smash Burgers

Adrianna Adarme

20 mins prep |

20 mins cook

Beef, bacon and brie burger

Marty Shanahan - The Backyard Cook

30 mins prep |

5 mins cook

The Best Smash Burgers

Kelly Gibney

25 mins prep |

15 mins cook

Szechuan lamb burgers

Michelle Tsang

5 mins prep |

20 mins cook

Gourmet blue cheese burger

Angel Bay

5 mins prep |

20 mins cook

Classic Gourmet Cheeseburger

Angel Bay