With plenty of propane cylinder exchange locations in the United States (and more Mighty Flame dealers popping up every day), and with summer just days away, you could say we’re getting pretty excited about the grilling opportunities that are coming our way. If you’ve been following along with our blogs, chances are that you’ve been enjoying great food for weeks now. Because so much of the country has begun to warm up, more people than ever are going to be firing up their gas grills for the first time this Memorial Day weekend.
Luckily for those people, we’ve prepared a meal that’s sure to be a hit, so find a propane cylinder exchange location near you, get yourself stocked up, and then break out your grill, because this meal is sure to be a crowd pleaser!
Our Favorite Meal This Memorial Day
A number of Americans are just about finished with this work week and the reward is a long weekend. Whether you spend that time binge watching your new favorite show on Netflix or lounging in the backyard for the first time this season, you deserve to have an incredible meal. Fortunately the team at Mighty Flame has you covered. We’re excited to bring you this recipe that’s perfect whether you’re cooking for a few people or for the whole family.
Zesty Burgers
There’s a lot of debate about how to make the perfect burger. For some people it needs to be as rare as possible in order to preserve flavor. Others prefer a simple grilled cheeseburger with no frills. Some even prefer their burger well done and covered in ketchup. However you like your burger, it’s good to branch out in order to try new things and learn new skills. Chances are that you haven’t perfected a burger grilling technique quite yet anyway. As a matter of fact, it’s something you’ll probably continue to tweak for years.
This burger recipe can be adapted to suit your tastes, ensuring that the whole family will enjoy what you’re service up. Here’s what you need:
- Ground beef
- American cheese
- Hot sauce
- Ketchup
- Sesame seed buns
It’s as simple as that. Of course you can add any other ingredients you prefer, but in our opinion, there’s something that’s truly wonderful about the subtle simplicity of this recipe. Start by preheating your grill. Form your burger patties and season on both sides with salt and pepper to suit your personal tastes. Next, grill them up to your desired level of done-ness, adding cheese after you’ve flipped them for the last time. When they’re ready to go, place them on the rack of your grill up top to keep them nice and warm, then put your buns cut-side down in the same place to ensure that they get just a bit of crispiness.
In the meantime, you’ll mix up your hot sauce and ketchup mixture, and this particular piece of the puzzle is really the star of the show. In a medium sized bowl, combine your preferred brand of ketchup with your hot sauce of choice. We highly recommend the Pepper Plant Chunky Garlic Hot Pepper Sauce because it adds just the right amount of kick that’s offset beautifully by the sweetness of the ketchup. If you’re a fan of garlic, this hot sauce is for you, and there’s really nothing like it on the market. Trust us when we say that you’ve just found your new favorite hot sauce. (Side note: it’s great on everything from enchiladas to popcorn.) Stir these two ingredients together and apply liberally to your burger.
Pulling it All Together
Now that you have the perfect burger, it’s time to sit back and relax with an ice cold beverage. Whether it’s a sparkling water (the Peach-Pear LaCroix goes well with this burger) or you opt for a Jones Soda or even a beer from the local brewery, we think you’ll agree that the burger you’ve just made really comes to life thanks to the spicy ketchup. Like all of the best things in life, it’s simple, yet effective.
So enjoy your burger, enjoy your drink, and enjoy whatever else you find yourself doing. Three day weekends don’t come along often, so you’ll need to do what it takes to get the most out of it. And, of course, if you run out of propane, we’ll be here to help. Stop in at a Mighty Flame location to handle your propane cylinder exchange and know that we’ll take great care of you, providing you with a propane tank that’s been freshly painted to ensure that it’s ready to go as soon as you hook it up to your grill!
From the crew at Mighty Flame to all of the grilling enthusiasts out there, we wish you a safe and happy Memorial Day!
