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14 Ways to Reinvent your Burgers This Summer

Looking for bun-believeable burgers this summer? We've got all the saucing and stacking inspiration you need right here! This summer, make each burger one to remember; from a steak-night surf and turf burger to an egg, beef and hash brown brunch burger, here are 14 ways to bring your A-game to the barbecue.

side view of two Spicy Dill Salmon Burgers on plates, with side of potato chips and dip

Spicy Dill Salmon Burger

Compliments Hamburger Bun + Compliments Atlantic Salmon Burger + Compliments Salad Mix + Compliments Everything Spicy Dill Sauce

A dill-ightful way to add a coastal vibe to the BBQ. This ready to cook salmon burger is stacked with a saucy, tangy coleslaw. Cook burger according to package directions, mix Compliments Salad Mix with Compliments Everything Spicy Dill Sauce, and stack it up on your choice of burger bun.

Japanese-style chicken smashed burger with two patties and rice patty on top.

Japanese-Inspired Smashed Chicken Burgers

Compliments Smashed Chicken Burgers + sushi rice + green onion + mayo + sesame seeds + sambal oelek + rice vinegar + Compliments Coleslaw + Compliments Brioche Burger Buns

The best way to rock burger night is to add a few inspired extras. Prepared smashed chicken patties meet a homemade rice patty and saucy ‘slaw in these deluxe dinner smash burgers.


Get this smashed chicken burger recipe.
Side profile of two beef burgers with crema, Melon, Snap Peas, Tajin & Cojita Cheese

Tajin Burger

Medium Ground Chuck Beef Burger + cantaloupe + snap peas + lime + Tajín Clásico Seasoning + Cotija cheese + crème fraiche + burger buns

An extra fresh summer burger! Grill prepared beef patties from our Meat Dept, and add toppings that scream juicy, colourful crunch. Add crema and Cotija cheese, and you’ve got yourself a seriously delicious, easy BBQ burger recipe

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Mushroom Swiss Burger

Pretzel Bun or Onion Bun + Medium Chuck Beef Burger + Compliments Cremini Mushrooms (sauteed) + Compliments Sliced Swiss Cheese + Compliments Steak Sauce.

Think of this as the burger version of a steak, smothered in sauteed cremini mushrooms, lacquered with Compliments Steak Sauce and topped off with a savoury slice of Swiss cheese. Perfection in every bite.

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Surf & Turf Burger

Onion bun + Medium Ground Chuck Beef Burger + grilled Panache Herb & Garlic shrimp + shrimp cocktail sauce mixed with mayo + greens

A riff on steak night! In this burger recipe, land and sea get together in our summer take on a steakhouse classic. Shrimp, sirloin beef patties, plus a "secret sauce" with greens piled high on a bun-all you need to do is dive in!

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Mexican Street Corn Burger

Multiseed bun + Medium Chuck Ground Beef Burger + grilled corn + hot sauce + mayo + crumbled cotija or feta​​ cheese​​

Taking inspiration from the street vendors of Mexico, this burger is a reimagining of the popular "elote," or grilled corn, that can be found on city streets and beaches. Sweet, salty, and spicy, it will take your tastebuds on a trip while in your own backyard.

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Smoked Salmon Everything Bagel Burger

Everything bagel + Compliments Atlantic Salmon Burger + smoked salmon + herbed cream Cheese + red onion + capers + dill

A tried-and-true classic, transformed into something even better! This burger recipe takes the smoked salmon and bagel combination and ups the ante with a fresh Atlantic salmon burger, herbed cream cheese and all the burger toppings for something truly patio-worthy.

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Kimchi Burger

Sesame bun + Medium Ground Chuck Beef Burger + fried egg + kimchi + Swiss cheese or mozzarella slice + Kimchi Mayo​​ (mix ½ cup Compliments Mayonnaise + 2 tbsp kimchi juice + ¼ tsp cayenne pepper)

This spicy stack takes its cues from Korean-inspired flavours. Take your tastebuds eastward with a juicy Compliments Angus Beef & Smoked Pork Belly Burger on a sesame bun, stacked with a runny-yolk fried egg, kimchi, cheese, and your own homemade Kimchi Mayo.​

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Vegan Falafel-Topper Burger

Soft whole wheat pita or seeded kaiser roll + Beyond Meat Plant-Based Burger Patty + hummus + pickled beets + cucumber slices + tahini sauce or tzatziki + red onion + arugula

Whether you eat meat or not, you'll love this burger idea! Bring fresh Mediterranean-inspired flavours to your table tonight with creamy sauce, crisp veggies and smooth hummus all loaded up on a vegan burger patty. Serve on your choice of pita or kaiser roll and dig in.

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Best Brunch Burger

English muffin or brioche bun + Compliments Frozen Beef Burgers - Smashed + fried egg + hash browns + bacon + maple syrup

A burger like this can be served for brunch, lunch, or dinner in our books. This brunch burger idea takes some of your breakfast and brunch favourites and creates a mash-up masterpiece-bacon and maple syrup included!

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Buffalo Chicken Burger

Seeded kaiser bun + Compliments Balance Extra Lean Chicken Burger + hot sauce + shredded iceberg lettuce + blue cheese + Buffalo Mayo

Add an extra hit of heat to the party with this take on a wing-night favourite. It's a simple yet irresistible combo everyone will love: Buffalo Mayo that you whipped up and our Compliments Balance Extra Lean Chicken Burger patties.

How to make the Buffalo Mayo: ​​Mix 2 tbsp (30 mL) brown sugar with ½ cup (125 mL) mayo, hot sauce (add based on heat preference) and finely chopped celery.

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The Reuben Burger

Pretzel bun or dark seeded bun + Medium Ground Chuck Beef Burger + sauerkraut + Thousand Island dressing + Swiss cheese + Beef pastrami slices.

It's like the deli classic, but better! Stack up your buns with a prime rib beef burger our Meat Dept.’s ready to grill Medium Ground Chuck Beef Burger patties, dressing, sauerkraut (tangy fermented cabbage), and slices of Swiss and Beef pastrami? PS. Don't forget extra pickles.

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Chip & Dip Burger

Compliments Brioche Hamburger Buns + our Meat Dept.'s fresh beef chuck bacon and cheddar or fresh Angus beef burger + Compliments Regular Ripple Potato Chips + red leaf lettuce + Onion Dip Spread​ (mix ½ cup/125 mL French onion chip dip + 2 tbsp/30 mL milk + 1 green onion, finely chopped; stir until smooth)​​

This burger is fit for any summer barbecue night-from weekday evenings to big backyard bashes. Grill our Meat Dept.'s fresh beef chuck burgers, and stack them onto a soft brioche hamburger bun with rippled potato chips and a homemade onion spread. Each bite is crunchy, creamy perfection.

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Triple Mac & Cheese Burger

Brioche bun + Bacon & Cheddar Medium Ground Chuck Beef Burgers + Compliments Macaroni & Cheese + Cheetos + bread and butter pickles

Triple the cheese! Pair our cheddar and bacon stuffed beef burgers with Compliments Macaroni & Cheese and your favourite cheese-puff snack. It's one part nostalgia, two parts indulgent delight.