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Halloween Monster Burgers

These Monster Burgers are made by shaping seasoned ground beef into thick patties, then grilling them until browned. They are assembled with fun, spooky decorations like cheese, olives, and vegetables to resemble monsters, resulting in a playful, visually striking dish with a juicy, tender interior and crispy buns.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 650
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound lb ground beef 80% lean for juicy patties
  • 4 slices cheddar cheese cut into fun shapes or strips
  • 1 cup black olives sliced for eyes and other features
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes cut into small pieces or slices for mouths and details
  • 4 whole burger buns toasted lightly for crunch
  • 1 small red bell pepper for tongue or decoration
  • to taste salt and pepper

Equipment

  • Grill or Grill Pan
  • Spatula

Method
 

  1. Preheat your grill or grill pan over medium-high heat until hot, and lightly oil the grates.
  2. Divide the ground beef into four equal portions, then gently shape each into a thick, round patty. Season both sides with salt and pepper for flavor.
  3. Place the patties onto the hot grill, listening for a satisfying sizzle, and cook for about 4-5 minutes per side until nicely browned and cooked through.
  4. While the burgers cook, lightly toast the burger buns on the grill until golden and crispy, about 1-2 minutes per side.
  5. Remove the cooked patties and buns from the grill. Stack each patty on a toasted bun bottom, then top with a slice of cheese so it melts slightly from the heat.
  6. Use sliced olives to create spooky eyes by placing two on each burger, and add small pieces of cherry tomato or red bell pepper for mouths and other monster features.
  7. Finish each monster with the top bun, pressing lightly to secure the decorations. Optionally, add more pepper or veggie details for extra creepiness.
  8. Serve the Monster Burgers immediately, with additional toppings or sides if desired. Enjoy the playful, spooky feast!

Notes

Feel free to customize the monster faces with different veggies, cheese shapes, or edible eyes for extra fun. Using toothpicks can help hold decorations in place until serving.