Name: Burgers with Fresh Tomato Relish
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 23 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: for fresh tomato relish —; 6 small/medium tomatoes, about 3 cups chopped; 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar; 2 teaspoons honey; 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1/4 teaspoon celery salt; pinch of red pepper flakes; 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley; for the burgers —; 2 slices white bread; 1/4 cup whole milk; 1 pound ground beef, I like a 85/15 blend; 1 large egg, beaten; 1/4 cup onion, finely chopped; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 4 potato rolls, toasted

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Burgers with Fresh Tomato Relish. Juicy all-beef burgers grilled over an open fire. Topped with a chopped fresh tomato relish that has a touch of sweetness from honey and a little tang from apple cider vinegar. An all-American meal.

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Burgers with Fresh Tomato Relish is one of my go-to recipes any time of the year. I love a good burger! Nothing fancy, just a good burger.

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the ingredients for the best burger recipe

My favorite burger recipe comes from this cookbook of all places. It was a gift from my husband 25+ years ago. I keep going back to the same burger recipe time and time again. It is an all time favorite of family and friends. And I get requests for the recipe every time I make it. It’s a simple recipe with the following ingredients ~

Ground beef ~ 85/15 is my preferred blended of meat to fat
Bread ~ soft white bread is my go-to
Milk ~ whole milk is #1 with me
Egg ~ beat it a lightly
Onion – finely chopped please
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
Toasted buns ~ Martin’s Potato Rolls – #1 hamburger bun in the USA

chef tips for cooking the best burgers at home

The burger recipe has only a few ingredients but, they all add to the deliciousness of the patties.

Be sure to use the bread and milk combo in this burger recipe. The bread soaked in milk adds to the tenderness of the burgers.
Lightly beat the egg before adding it to the ground beef. The egg helps hold the burgers together.
Finely chop the onion. They will add flavor to the burgers with a little bite and not overpower them.
Toast the buns. My Dad always toasts buns for hamburgers. It adds a nice crispy crunch and extra char flavor.

Our usual burger toppings include American cheese, ketchup, mayonnaise, and a little pickle relish. But I decided to whirl up a batch of fresh Jersey tomato relish in my food processor to change up tonight’s dinner. After all we were celebrating my husband’s birthday.

the ingredients for fresh tomato relish

The ingredients for this slightly sweet and tangy relish with a little spicy kick are in most pantries.

Fresh tomatoes ~ use what looks best ~ deep bright red and free of blemishes
Red onion ~ great purple and a mild flavor
Apple cider vinegar
Honey
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
Celery salt ~ adds a hint of sweet, salt and better flavor
Red pepper flakes ~ just a touch of heat
Fresh chopped parsley

chef tips for making fresh tomato relish

Use a food processor to make quick work when preparing the tomato relish.
Chopped tomatoes can release a lot of liquid. Before adding the other ingredients, put the pulsed tomatoes and onions in a strainer for a couple minutes to drain off the excess liquid.
Combine the chunky blend of tomatoes and onions with apple cider vinegar, honey, kosher salt, freshly ground pepper, celery salt, red pepper flakes and freshly chopped parsley. The relish is delicious served immediately or up to 24 hours.

what do you use tomato relish for?

This sweet, tart and savory topping is super versatile. Top chicken, steak, fish or pork. Add to grilled cheese or a turkey sandwich. Sprinkle over scrambled eggs. Or the simplest way to enjoy tomato relish is with tortilla chips. The tomato relish can be stored in the refrigerator in a covered container for up to 2 days.

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