American Burgers

Cheeseburger is a natural evolution of the beloved hamburger, the only difference between the two being that the cheeseburger has a slice of cheese added on top of the meat patty. Although American cheese was the original choice, Swiss, Cheddar, a... READ MORE

Named one of Time magazine's 17 most influential burgers, Juicy Lucy—also purposely spelled without the "i"—is a twist on the classic cheeseburger in which the cheese is melted inside the patty. Hands down a Minneapol... READ MORE

Oklahoma onion burger is prepared by smashing thin slices of onions into a beef patty. The meat and onions cook together until the onions become caramelized and crispy and the meat is fully cooked. The burger usually also contains a slice of Ameri... READ MORE

A unique American burger known as bison burger is a type of hamburger that uses meat from the North American bison. This hamburger is often called buffalo burger as bison meat is frequently incorrectly referred to as buffalo meat, which i... READ MORE

Chili burger is a variety of hamburger consisting of a bun and a meat patty that is topped with chili con carne, although the chili might also be served on the side. The hamburger is served open-faced in some places, and it is often toppe... READ MORE

Wisconsin's messy contribution to the world of burgers is called butter burger. For some, butter burger is authentic when the ground meat is combined with butter. For others, it's when the bun is buttered, toasted, and topped with some more butter... READ MORE

The United States of America is famous for many creative recipes consisting of a succulent meat patty placed inside of a bun, and elk burger is Montana’s spin on the nation’s beloved dish. The state of Montana is widely known for its g... READ MORE

Ramen burger is a unique variety of a hamburger consisting of a meat patty that is sandwiched between two fried ramen noodle buns. The meat patty is typically slathered in shoyu sauce and topped with arugula and scallions. The dish was cr... READ MORE

Pastrami burger consists of a toasted sesame seed bun filled with a beef patty that is topped with pastrami, cheese, tomatoes, shredded lettuce, onions, and fry sauce – a combination of ketchup, mayonnaise, sweet relish, and onion p... READ MORE

Green chile cheeseburger is New Mexico’s variation of the classic burger, made with green New Mexico chile-topped beef patty inside a burger bun. A slice of melted American cheese on top of the patty is mandatory. The dish has been popular a... READ MORE

Pimento cheeseburger is a traditional version of a cheesburger originating from the South, and it's especially popular in South Carolina. It consists of soft burger buns, grilled burger patties, and pimento cheese spread. The pimento spread is mad... READ MORE

A slopper is basically a hamburger or a cheeseburger with a grilled bun, served drenched in red or green chili. It is sometimes topped with french fries, avocados, or onions. It is believed that slopper was invented either at Gray's Coors Tave... READ MORE

Slugburger is an American burger variety with origins in Corinth, Mississippi. Despite its unusual name, it is not made with slugs, but gets its name from the Depression-era practice of combining ground meat with fillers such as potato flour or so... READ MORE

With more than 1000 calories and usually over 45 grams of fat per serving, Luther burger is one of the world's unhealthiest burgers, but its flavors and a unique combination of ingredients make up for it. The standard burger bun is replaced by a s... READ MORE

Slaw burger is a traditional type of burger that's common in the southern parts of the United States. It's essentially a classic burger topped with coleslaw. In most cases, the burger consists of a meat patty that's topped with sliced tomatoes, sl... READ MORE

Deep-fried burger is an American burger variety originating from a place called Dyer’s in Memphis, Tennessee. It’s made with a combination of ground beef, beef tallow, hamburger buns, yellow mustard, sliced onions, dill pickles, and Am... READ MORE

Theta burger is the name of an Oklahoma specialty consisting of a bread bun and a meat patty that is topped with hickory sauce, mayonnaise, slices of dill pickles, and shredded cheddar cheese. It is believed that the burger originated in the S... READ MORE

Steamed cheeseburger or cheeseburg is a unique cheeseburger variation originating from Connecticut. Unlike regular burgers, this local specialty is made with steamed ground beef and steamed chunks of cheese (usually cheddar). They are both steamed... READ MORE

Olive burger is an American burger variety originating from Michigan. It’s made with a combination of ground beef, oil, white buns, mayonnaise, and pitted green olives. In order to prepare it, the meat patties are fried, topped with a mixtur... READ MORE

Poached burger is an American burger variety originating from Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin, and it’s made at Pete’s Hamburgers, the only place to get this burger. The meat is poached in shallow, hot water because the owner, Pete Gokey o... READ MORE

Fluff screamer is a unique American burger originating from Girardville, Pennsylvania's Tony's Lunch. The burger consists of a meat patty, burger buns, chili sauce, raw onions, marshmallow fluff, and a dab of butter. If desired, a slice o... READ MORE

The Nutburger is an American burger variety originating from Montana. In order to prepare it, a meat patty is smashed and fried, topped with a combination of crushed peanuts and Miracle Whip, then placed into toasted buns. The flavor of Miracle Wh... READ MORE

Beanburger is an iconic San Antonio dish originally made with a beef patty that is topped with diced onions, crushed Fritos corn chips, refried beans, and Cheez Whiz (processed cheese sauce or spread). Although there are several ... READ MORE