CRANBERRY-BEEF MINI BURGERS

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Cranberry tapenade brings a deep red color and sweet-sour zing to these fun little bacon cheeseburgers. Serve them for parties or any time you want to treat your family. -Priscilla Yee, Concord, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers     Lunch

Time 40m

Yield 16 appetizers.

Number Of Ingredients 18

CRANBERRY TAPENADE:
2/3 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup pitted Greek olives, chopped
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary
1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme
BURGERS:
2 pounds ground beef
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
4 slices provolone cheese, quartered
3/4 cup mayonnaise
16 dinner rolls, split and toasted
2 cups fresh arugula
3 plum tomatoes, cut into 16 slices
8 bacon strips, halved and cooked

Steps:

  • In a food processor, place first 6 ingredients; pulse until cranberries are finely chopped. Transfer to a small bowl; stir in thyme. In a large bowl, combine the beef, salt and pepper. Shape into 16 patties, about 1/2 inch thick., In a large nonstick skillet, cook patties in batches over medium heat for 3-4 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 160° and juices run clear, topping with cheese during last minute of cooking., Spread mayonnaise over cut sides of rolls. Layer bottoms with arugula, tomatoes, burgers, bacon and cranberry tapenade; replace tops.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 360 calories, Fat 21g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 586mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 17g protein.

GHULAM nabi Jaffri
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I'm not a huge fan of cranberries, but I was pleasantly surprised by these burgers. The cranberry sauce was subtle and didn't overpower the beef. I would definitely make these again.


Allison LN
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These burgers were amazing! The cranberry sauce was the perfect addition and the burgers were cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making these again.


Betsy Soto
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Overall, I thought these burgers were pretty good. They were easy to make and the cranberry sauce added a nice touch. I would definitely make them again.


Zahair Shah
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These burgers were a bit too bland for me. I think I'll add some extra spices next time.


Sbongake Hskarhgas
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I liked the idea of these burgers, but I found the cranberry sauce to be a bit too tart for my taste.


Steve Persaud
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I followed the recipe exactly and the burgers were dry and overcooked. I think I'll try them again with a lower cooking temperature.


Moima 989
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These burgers were easy to make and really tasty. I used ground turkey instead of beef and they turned out great.


Kaveen Rashmika
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I was a bit skeptical about the cranberry sauce in these burgers, but I'm so glad I tried them! They were absolutely delicious. The sauce added a wonderful depth of flavor and the burgers were cooked perfectly.


Roberto Santoni
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I've made these burgers a few times now and they're always a crowd-pleaser. The cranberry sauce adds a nice tangy sweetness that perfectly complements the beef.


Philio Jones
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These cranberry beef mini burgers were a hit at my last party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them.