I learned to barbecue out of pure necessity. I was hungry, wanted barbecue and no one was around to do it for me. For the majority of my life, someone else always did the barbecuing. If it wasn't my dad, it was my husband, my father-in-law, my brother, or whomever. I really didn't care who did it as long as there was barbecued food around.

That's why I was really surprised when this Award-Winning "Cowtown Cosmo Burger" aka Gourmet Grilled Sirloin Burger (with beets) recipe won 1st place in the D'Italiano Grill Master competition. Even after I learned to barbecue, I definitely never considered myself a grill master. This award-winning gourmet ground sirloin burger has loads of flavor and is made with beets, ground sirloin, cranberry orange aioli, peanut butter BBQ sauce, creamy brie cheese, roasted apples, and onions on grilled buns.

🥘 Ingredients

And it's perfect for Father's day! I would describe this burger as "Wild West meets Uptown" For this recipe, you'll need:

2 lbs ground sirloin (1 kg) approximately
1 slices of D’italiano bread (or any bread crumbs)– pureed in food processor (to a fine crumb)
1 egg
½ cup canned beets- finely chopped
6 D'italiano burger buns (or any burger buns)
⅓ cup chunky peanut butter
½ tsp horseradish
½ cup ketchup
1 tbsp molasses
⅓ cup lime juice
3 tsp Dijon mustard
4 tsp balsamic vinegar
1 recipe for Cranberry Aiol
4 tbsp greek yogurt
2 green apples , peeled, cored, quartered, sliced thin length-wise
1 red onion sliced in circles , then halved
Brie cheese (200g) wheel
1 cup fresh baby spinach
black pepper (optional)

💭What's the difference between ground sirloin and ground beef?

Gourmet Sirloin Burger with beets - foodmeanderings.com

Ground sirloin is leaner than ground beef and also on the pricier side. It contains a lot less fat (10 -14% fat, compared to regular ground beef which is 25-30% fat) and comes from the midsection of the animal.

Although it's the lightest ground beef option, it can cook up a bit dry, hence the reason I added the beets. Beets really moisten the meat in a healthy way. You can read more about the different types of ground beef and how they compare HERE (Everything you need to know about ground beef)

🥗 Side dishes

If you're looking for side dishes to go with this sirloin burger, I would recommend any of the following:

Healthy Artichoke & Roasted Red Pepper Coleslaw

And don't forget dessert! You don't even have to turn on the stove!

No Bake Black Forest Tiramisu

🍽Equipment

You will need a grill for this juicy burger recipe. You can use an outdoor grill, an indoor grill or a stovetop grill.

🌡️Storage

Store the burgers with sirloin in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. They freeze well in an airtight container for up to 3 months.

👪 Serving Size

This sirloin beef burger recipe makes 6 servings. However, you can half, double, or triple the recipe by clicking on the serving number and selecting the number of servings you'd like. The ingredient quantities will automatically adjust.

Top Tip

If you've heard anything about the danger of BBQ wire-bristle brushes, you may want to look at investing in a different kind of brush. It's been in the news for the last couple of years and apparently, there have been 9 reported incidents of injury from wire brushes. The strange thing was, that even after all the reports, I went on a hunt last summer and couldn't find a proper replacement for a wire brush anywhere and several stores were still selling only wire brushes! Thankfully, after years of safety warnings and reports of injuries from wire bristle brushes used to clean barbecue grills, Health Canada has begun a risk assessment that could potentially stop the sale of the brushes. You can Read this Health Canada report for more information. You can also find my Amazon recommendations for wire-free brushes (affiliate links) in NOTES.

Now it's finally summer in Cowtown and If you've been following along with me for a while, you know how I feel about turning on my oven this time of year! I try to avoid it at all costs. Therefore, I have barbecue on the brain. I tend to barbecue quite a bit during the warm weather, but not the least bit expertly.

So there you have it; if you are looking for ground sirloin recipes, you'll love this burger! And you don't have to be a grill master to make this grilled sirloin burger. But it will sure make you feel like one! If you are looking to up your burger game, make the best sirloin burger recipe, and add some pizzazz, give this one a try. You won't be disappointed. In fact, they will likely become your favorite burgers!

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