No longer restricted to the basic beef patty, we have plenty of variations including meat-free, chicken, low-carb or whatever takes your fancy.
There’s something utterly comforting about picking up a freshly baked fluffy bun, filled with a juicy patty of meat and oozing cheese… and the best part? The flavour combinations are endless. With that in mind, we’ve pulled together our most delicious homemade burger recipes to suit every tastebud. From the usual suspects like beef, chicken and lamb, to our prawn and salmon burgers, and sesame crusted pork.
You’ll also find vegetarian options like grilled haloumi, mushrooms and zucchini patties.
And of course you can’t serve a burger without a side of hot chips.
Looking for more pub classic recipes?
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Pulled pork sliders with apple slaw and chipotle mayo
Pulled pork sliders with apple slaw and chipotle mayo
Smoky chipotle mayo gives these classic pulled pork burgers a little touch that is far from ordinary. Apple slaw adds a touch of sweetness
02
Thermomix Korean short rib bao
Thermomix Korean short rib bao
Tender short ribs in a rich and fragrant Korean-style sauce served with fresh pickled carrot and onions on soft steamed bao buns.
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Our best-ever chicken burger
This delicious chicken burger is one of our classics. It’s complete with a crisp, crumbed chicken pattie, bacon, tomato, lettuce & mayonnaise.
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Mushroom burger with onion rings
Mushroom burger with onion rings
Our ultimate vegie burger uses a low-carb mushroom bun stuffed with vibrant beetroot and perfectly grilled haloumi and served with crunchy onion rings.
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Quinoa, zucchini and haloumi burgers
Quinoa, zucchini and haloumi burgers
These tasty quinoa, zucchini and haloumi burgers with beetroot, kasundi and tomato will give any burger a run for its money.
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Peach and pork burger with smoky nectarine relish
Peach and pork burger with smoky nectarine relish
We’ve given the classic burger an extra fruity twist. A smoky nectarine relish and pickled peaches gives the ideal combo of sweet and salty flavour
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Cheeseburger rolls in sausage roll maker
Cheeseburger rolls in sausage roll maker
For a quick and easy dinner these ‘cheeseburger’ rolls with rare roast beef. bread and butter pickles & cheese and serve with potato crisps for ease.
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Fish schnitzel butties with polenta chips
Fish schnitzel butties with polenta chips
A fresh take on the classic fish burger. Served with polenta chips and zucchini tzatziki to make it that little bit special.
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Thai fish burgers with pickled vegetables
Thai fish burgers with pickled vegetables
These delicious Thai fish burgers with pickled vegetables are loaded with fresh flavours and textures, you simply can’t resist.
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Balsamic honey pulled-pork buns
Balsamic honey pulled-pork buns
This succulent and tasty pulled pork recipe is perfect for sandwiching between soft rolls with crispy coleslaw and crunchy fries.
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Cauliflower burgers
Cauliflower and cannelini bean patties with vegetables wrapped in lettuce leaves for a delicious and low-carb burger alternative.
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Lamb burgers with beetroot relish and yoghurt
Lamb burgers with beetroot relish and yoghurt
These gently spiced lamb burgers really hit the spot. Fill each with lettuce, cucumber, beetroot relish and spiced-yoghurt for a super tasty meal.
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Grilled cajun fish burgers with hot coriander sauce
Grilled cajun fish burgers with hot coriander sauce
This tasty grilled fish burger recipe is marinated in a cajun spice mix and topped with a coriander dressing for a healthy and filling seafood dish.
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Ginger beer pulled pork rolls
You might have tried pulled pork, but have you tried ginger beer pulled pork? This slow-cooked recipe uses the spicy soft drink for an added zing
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Sausage roll maker chicken schnitty rolls
Sausage roll maker chicken schnitty rolls
Your sausage roll maker can do so much more than just pastries. For a quick and easy schnitty roll cook crumbed tenders then serve with fresh slaw.
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Cajun chicken burgers
These spicy chicken burgers make a nice change from the more conventional beef version. So simple to prepare and really tasty too!
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Air fryer mozzarella mushroom burgers
Air fryer mozzarella mushroom burgers
Create this easy vegetarian burger in less than 30 minutes in your air fryer. With earthy mushrooms, creamy mozzarella and basil pesto for extra oomph
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Cauliflower fritter rolls with fried haloumi and lime emulsion
Cauliflower fritter rolls with fried haloumi and lime emulsion
Meltingly soft haloumi and herby cauliflower fritters in a soft roll make for a magic meal.
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Haloumi schnitzel sandwiches
These schnitzel sandwiches using squeaky haloumi cheese are a vegetarian alternative to burgers or schnitzel sambos. Meat eaters can’t have all the fun!
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Lentil and bean burger
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Beet and black bean burger
These vegetarian burgers are a mouth-watering combination of black beans, beetroot and red onions. Served with sweet potato fries of course.
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South Carolina pulled pork bun with mustard barbecue sauce
South Carolina pulled pork bun with mustard barbecue sauce
Tender, succulent pork is shredded and combined with a zingy mustard barbecue sauce to create these delicious South Carolina pulled pork buns. These are a crowd favourite that will please all age groups – great for weekend drinks with friends.
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Crumbed fish burger
Crispy fish fillets go perfectly when sandwiched between two pieces of fluffy baguette with creamy mayo and fresh lettuce. Lunch is sorted.
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Vegan Crisp Tofu Bánh Mì
This delicious vegan banh mi recipe with spicy, crisp tofu and pickled vegetables hails from AWW’s Vegan Kitchen cookbook and is the perfect quick lunch idea.
25
Greek-style pork steak sandwiches
Greek-style pork steak sandwiches
Everyone loves a steak sandwich but our take on this traditional pub meal using pork, will have everyone coming back for more.
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Mushroom sliders with pickled fennel and harissa creme fraiche
Mushroom sliders with pickled fennel and harissa creme fraiche These vegetarian sliders are packed full of juicy roasted portobello mushrooms, zesty pickled fennel and a creamy harissa sauce. The ultimate finger food for entertaining and are easy to prepare.
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Pork and sesame burgers
Pork and sesame burgers Be a little adventurous with your burger this time. Replace beef with pork and tomato sauce with sweet chilli for an exciting new take on a classic dish.
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Juicy Lucy burger
Juicy Lucy burger You’ll be fighting off the crowds with this beef burger. They’re packed with flavour and they beat the local takeaway hands down.
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Thai prawn burgers
Thai prawn burgers Love burgers and love seafood? These Thai style prawn burgers are the perfect fusion. And they’re suitable for diabetics, too.
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Lamb burgers
Lamb burgers Give your barbeque a Mediterranean feel with these succulent lamb burgers. Hommus, mint and Turkish bread all serve to contribute to a unique and wonderful flavour.
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Harissa haloumi burgers with mint mayonnaise
Harissa haloumi burgers with mint mayonnaise These delicious haloumi burgers are so good, you won’t even miss the meat. The creamy mint mayonnaise perfectly balances the spicy harissa.
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Teriyaki chicken rice burger
Teriyaki chicken rice burger Sick of boring old hamburgers? Impress the family with this delicious teriyaki chicken and rice burger.
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The green turkey burger
The green turkey burger Take this delicious lettuce wrapped burger to the next step and veg it up! Replace turkey patties with pan-fried haloumi or fried flat mushrooms.
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Gourmet beef burgers
Gourmet beef burgers Use the best quality mince you can for these gourmet beef burgers, you’ll be glad you did once you taste them.
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Beetroot and lentil burgers
Beetroot and lentil burgers Everyone will love these beetroot and lentil burgers! Healthy, wholesome and mouthwatering-delicious!
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Healthy kumara and turkey burgers
Healthy kumara and turkey burgers Proof that healthy eating can be tasty. This recipe uses sliced kumara as an alternative to buns, and free-range mince.
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Asian burgers
Asian burgers East meets West in this delicious Asian-style chicken burger with carrot, cucumber and peanut satay.
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Felafel burgers
Felafel burgers Made with a chickpea felafel patty and a tahini yoghurt sauce between low-fat turkish bread, these vegetarian felafel burgers are a healthy and hearty choice
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Vegetable burgers
Vegetable burgers This vegetarian version is made with a lentil-based patty and a tangy mint yoghurt sauce
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Bacon and egg burger
Bacon and egg burger This bacon and egg burger can be eaten for breakfast or lunch or whenever you like!
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Mega mushroom burgers
Mega mushroom burgers Swapping out traditional burger buns for delicious mushrooms is one of the easiest ways to slash carbs in this popular recipe.
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Zucchini burger
Zucchini burger A healthy and vegetarian zucchini burger with beetroot and tomato relish.
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Salmon teriyaki burger
Salmon teriyaki burger Try something different tonight with these mouth-watering salmon burgers.
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The best-ever beef burger
The best-ever beef burger This version is one of our favourites. It’s served on a sweet and fluffy brioche bun with pickles and chilli jam.
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Sweet chilli lamb burger
Sweet chilli lamb burger This succulent lamb burger with a sweet chilli mayo can be ready in 15 minutes
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Thai fish burger
Thai fish burger Not your average burger, this version is made with Thai flavours and a fish patty.