6 Ways to Customize Fall Burgers

• 1. Caramelized Onions + Fennel + Blue Cheese
• 2. Fried Sage Leaves + Fontina
• 3. Fennel and Apple Slaw + Cheddar
• 4. Cranberry Chutney + Fried Shallots + Pepper Jack
• 5. Roasted Sweet Potato Slices + Chipotle Mayo
• 6. Crispy Mushrooms + Thyme + Whipped Goat Cheese

Some things should be year-round affairs—a juicy, premium burger is not just a rich source of protein, it’s also a dinner table’s greatest hit. Burger toppings are another story: Tender greens are slipping out of season as the days get shorter and colder, and a pale, out-of-season tomato just doesn’t do a quality patty justice. When you’re grilling Signature SELECT® Beef Patties, available only at Albertsons, which are made with whole premium cuts of 100% Angus beef and are pre-shaped for quick meal prep, you need to be bringing your A game, toppings-wise.

Thankfully, fall produce has a sparkle all its own. Pair your burger with hardy fall herbs and rich autumnal flavors, and you might find yourself looking back this way when tomatoes are in season again. Here are 6 creative and delicious topping combos you can use to gourmet it up and celebrate fall’s bounty on your favorite burgers:

1. Caramelized Onions + Fennel + Blue Cheese

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Sauté sliced onions and fennel until soft, jammy, and golden, and season with salt, pepper, and a splash of balsamic vinegar. Sweet and fragrant, these caramelized veggies pair perfectly with sharp, creamy blue cheese crumbles and Signature SELECT® Prime Rib Beef Patties, available only at Albertsons.

2. Fried Sage Leaves + Fontina

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Signature SELECT® Tri Tip Beef Patties

This molto bene burger takes inspiration from the Italian dish saltimbocca, which pairs fried sage with a protein like veal or chicken. First, grill Signature SELECT® Tri-Tip Beef Patties with Garlic Peppercorn Rub, available only at Albertsons. Add sage leaves to a hot skillet with a thin layer of olive oil, and cook until leaves are crisp and beginning to curl at the edges. Melt fontina over the cooked patties, then top with fried sage leaves and serve on a toasted bun.

3. Fennel and Apple Slaw + Cheddar

Signature SELECT® Brisket Beef Patties

Slaw is not just for summertime.To make this fall-flavored version, slice fennel and a crisp, sweet-tart apple very thinly; toss together with apple cider vinegar, a touch of whole-grain mustard, and olive oil. It’s a perfectly zippy complement to smoky-savory Signature SELECT® Brisket Beef Patties with Bacon and Barbecue Rub, available only at Albertsons—especially when paired with melty sharp cheddar.

4. Cranberry Chutney + Fried Shallots + Pepper Jack

Signature SELECT® Prime Rib Beef Patties

Want a burger that could practically stand in for a holiday meal? Cook up a few Signature SELECT® Prime Rib Beef Patties, available only at Albertsons, then melt a slice of pepper jack cheese over the top. Spoon on a layer of tangy jarred cranberry chutney and finish with crispy fried shallots. To be honest, we might prefer it to a roast turkey.

5. Roasted Sweet Potato Slices + Chipotle Mayo

Sweet potatoes are the star on this burger: Roast thin slices of sweet potato (peel on!) until soft, then set them on just-cooked Signature SELECT® Brisket Beef Patties with Bacon and Barbecue Rub, available only at Albertsons. Spread toasted buns generously with chipotle mayonnaise before serving. If you like, add a few slices of avocado for even more creaminess.

6. Crispy Mushrooms + Thyme + Whipped Goat Cheese

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This savory burger is for the umami-lovers. Start by sautéeing a mix of mushrooms in butter until golden and crisp. Remove your pan from the heat, then stir in a few sprigs’ worth of thyme leaves. Whip some goat cheese in a food processor or blender with a bit of milk until fluffy and light. Cook a couple of Signature SELECT® Tri-Tip Beef Patties with Garlic Peppercorn Rub, available only at Albertsons, then top with the goat cheese and a heap of the mushrooms.

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