The Meal Plan: Top That Burger

Tonight's meal plan is focused around making the burger burger and what to put on top. There are as many variations on the burger as you can dream up. While we're doing things the right way — that is to say, all homemade — why not bake up a batch of burger buns and show how deep your devotion runs. Whip up your own condiments, pickles and more (and don't forget the fries).

To start

  • Make perfect burger patties
  • Cook them right
  • Condiments

  • Heirloom Tomato Chutney
  • "Secret Sauce"
  • Homemade Mayonnaise
  • Grown-Up Ketchup
  • Barbecue Sauce
  • Thousand Island Dressing
  • Toppings

  • Caramelized Onions
  • Pickled Red Onions
  • Pimento Cheese
  • Guacamole
  • Grilled Pineapple Salsa
  • Coleslaw
  • Fridge pickles
  • A fried egg
  • On the side


  • Jalapeño-Cheddar Tater Tots or
  • Old Bay Fries
  • And to drink: a toasty, spicy rye beer. Here are our 5 picks.


    More Meal Plan on Food Republic: A Lighter, Healthier Burger Feast