Category: Beef

Salsa Beefy Burgers: Cheese Puff Chaos Meets Cherry-Infused Greatness

8/7/2025

Brought to you by the fine folks who believe “too much flavor” is a compliment.
Let me set the scene: It’s a Saturday. The grill’s fired up. You’ve got friends over who think ketchup and mustard are enough to impress. Pfft. Not today. Today, you're flipping Salsa Beefy Burgers—a sweet, savory, and slightly unhinged creation that tastes like a state fair, a summer fling, and a tailgate party had a beautiful, beefy baby. 👶🍔🔥

And the secret? Crushed cheese puffs. That's right. We said what we said.

⚠️ WARNING LABEL: SALSA BEEFY BURGERS ⚠️
DO NOT CONSUME WITHOUT FULL GRILLING RESPONSIBILITY.
These burgers contain high levels of flavor chaos, cheese dust, and unlicensed cherry behavior. Side effects may include:

💥 Sudden outbursts of “OH MY GOSH THIS IS AMAZING”
🧀 Orange fingerprints on every surface within a 5-foot radius
🍒 Inappropriate emotional attachment to a grilled meat patty
🧅 Spontaneous tears of joy caused by toasted onion cheese
😵 Guests requesting thirds before you’ve finished your first
🤯 Your in-laws calling you a “culinary genius” and never leaving

NOT RECOMMENDED FOR:

Anyone who prefers their food "mild" or their burgers without backstory
White T-shirt wearers without napkin armor
People who believe fruit has no place in savory dishes (this burger will challenge your worldview)

SAFE FOR:

Grillmasters, snack gremlins, and flavor thrill-seekers
Anyone attending a cookout with fewer than 6 forks per person
People who say, “I’ll try anything once,” and then immediately ask for the recipe

💀 Handle with tongs. Serve with pride. Wear stretchy pants.
For external grill use only. Do not taunt the Salsa Beefy Burger. It bites back.

The Backstory:
Mad Dog was on his third brat of the day when Merrill wandered over holding a bag of cheese puffs and a spark of chaos in his eyes.

“You think we could put these… in the burger?” he said.

Mad Dog looked at him like he’d just invented fire. The rest is beefy, crunchy, cherry-fueled history.

What You’ll Need:

1.5 lbs ground beef (use the kind with personality—fat is flavor, folks)
2 cups crushed cheese puffs (the neon orange kind your inner child cries over)
Cherry Salsa – sweet, zippy, and a little wild
Sliced black olives
Dried cherries (for surprise sweetness and chew)
Spanish onions (thinly sliced)
Toasted onion cheese – yes, that’s a thing, and yes, it’s magical

Instructions for Flavor Glory:

Mix the Madness: In a bowl, combine beef, cheese puffs, salsa, olives, and a handful of dried cherries. Don’t overmix—you’re not making meatloaf.
Form those patties: Nice and thick. You want them hefty enough to make your guests question their life choices.
Grill it up on your Pit Boss: Give each side a good 4–5 minutes until the outside is crisp and the inside is juicy like a soap opera plot twist.
Top with cheese: Add that toasted onion cheese and let it melt into a bubbling mess of joy.
Finish strong: Toss on some extra dried cherries and those Spanish onions. Serve with confidence and possibly a napkin tucked into your shirt collar.

Flavor Breakdown:
The salsa and dried cherries add a sweet & spicy punch, while the cheese puffs give the burger an unexpected crunch and hint of cheesy rebellion. It’s not your grandpa’s burger… unless your grandpa was a competitive flavor wrestler with zero chill.

Hosting Tip:
Pair this burger with a tall glass of Sun Drop®, because nothing balances salsa heat and cheese puff dust quite like a cold citrus blast. Plus, it’s Wisconsin law* to have Sun Drop at your cookout.
*Not actual law, but it should be.

Vacation Vibes:
You know what this burger pairs best with? A grill-out by the lake. Which is why we’re dreaming of Minocqua, Wisconsin—where the air is clean, the water sparkles, and people respect a good burger. Pack your Pit Boss, toss your Rebex Cutlery in the truck, and head north for a weekend of fishing, hiking, and over-the-top burger showboating. 🌊🍔🎣
Learn more about this slice of heaven at minocqua.org

Slice Like a Pro: Need to cut those onions, olives, or feelings? You need Rebex Cutlery in your life. Use code GRILL15 at RebexCutlery.com and get 15% off your entire order. Because a good burger starts with a good slice.

Final Thoughts:
These burgers aren’t just meals—they’re moments. Loud, messy, glorious moments that remind you why you started grilling in the first place: to take risks, to have fun, and to serve something so bold it becomes legend.
Find more tastebud adventures, recipes, videos, and exclusive Grill’n Club goodies at www.maddogandmerrill.com. We bring the chaos, you bring the meat.

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Turkey Cherry Habanero Burgers: A Sweet Heat Backyard Feast

8/7/2025

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Sometimes you want a burger that bites back—and this one does it with a smile. These Turkey Cherry Habanero Burgers are a wild ride of flavor, balancing sweet cherries, fiery habanero, and a whole lotta love from your favorite Midwest Grill’n crew. 🍔💥

Made with lean ground turkey, punched up with Cherry Habanero Sauce, and built on the crunchy genius of Crushed Olive Oil & Cracked Pepper Triscuits, these patties are a flavor bomb waiting to detonate on your Pit Boss grill. 💣🔥

🛒 What You’ll Need:

1.5 lbs ground turkey
A generous splash of Cherry Habanero Sauce (or brew up your own batch of cranberry habanero sauce like our friends at the Wisconsin State Cranberry Growers)
Crushed Cracked Pepper & Olive Oil Triscuits
Minced garlic
A hearty shake of Mad Dog & Merrill® Grillin’ Magic
Garlic & Herb Cheese Spread
Pineapple rings 🍍
Diced tomatoes 🍅
Sliced black olives 🫒

Let’s Get Grillin’:

In a large bowl, mix your ground turkey, cherry habanero sauce, crushed Triscuits, garlic, and Grillin’ Magic.
Form into burger patties and toss those beauties on a hot Pit Boss grill.
Once they’re just about done, slather them in garlic & herb cheese spread until things get gooey and glorious.
Top with pineapple rings, diced tomatoes, and black olives—because you’re not just grilling burgers, you’re building edible artwork.

Grillin’ Tip: Don't over-flip your patties! Let that turkey do its thing and get those gorgeous grill marks. Your spatula deserves a break.

The Midwest Grill’n Twist:
This burger is part spicy, part sweet, and all Wisconsin. We love pairing fruit and heat—and when you’ve got Wisconsin cherries or cranberries and habanero heat in the same sauce, you know you’re in for a ride. Add in some tropical pineapple and you've basically booked a vacation for your taste buds (minus the sunscreen). 🍍🌶️🍒

🔪 Bonus Shout-Out:Slice and dice with ease using Rebex Cutlery—the official blades of burger champions everywhere. ✂️🍅🧄 🪒 Save 10% on all Rebex Cutlery with the exclusive code MDM10 at checkout!

Hungry yet? Thought so. Fire up that Pit Boss, slap on your custom Mad Dog & Merrill® jersey, and let’s get Midwest wild with this burger masterpiece.
👉 For more mouthwatering madness, recipes, and exclusive Grill’n Club perks, visit www.maddogandmerrill.com!

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Kobe Beef

3/6/2025

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Ingredients

Directions

Reverse Sear your choice of steak.
Place steak on a Cedar Plank
Set the Pit Boss to 325 degrees.
Bring your steak to 125 degrees then sear off.
Remove from planks to get a nice sear on.

Kobe Beef is a Mad Dog & Merrill® Original Recipe from Episode Twenty One of the 2021 Season of the Midwest Grill'n Show. Watch "West Allis" for this great recipe from America's Favorite Grill'n Show and More! Episode recipes include Kobe Beef, Bloody Mary Shrimp, Lemon Pork, Apricot Sausage, and Red Snapper Drink. Download the E-Book by visiting the Mad Dog & Merrill Online Store and become a Lifetime Member of the Mad Dog & Merrill® Grill'n Club to gain FREE access to all episode E-Books.

Mad Dog & Merrill® only endorse the highest quality of products and services.
What kind of grills do Mad Dog & Merrill® use? Our favorite grills include Pit Boss Pellet Grills and Louisiana Grills.
Where can the products used on the Midwest Grill'n show be found? Sun Drop Soda, Awesome Shrimp, and Wisconsin Potatoes.
Help us thank our sponsors by patronizing their local business, such as Shooting Star Casino.
Produced by Lashbro Visual Communications.

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Tomahawk Steak

1/1/2025

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Ingredients

Tomahawk Steak
1/4 C Worcestershire Sauce
1 Tbsp Hot Sauce
1 Lemon Squeezed
1/4 C Garlic
1 Tbsp Garlic Pepper
1 Tbsp Up Nort Peppery

Directions

Stab with fork on both sides
Reverse Sear: Grill at 200 Degrees, get within 5-10 degrees of target temperature and sear it up.
Top with Garlic Steak Sauce

Tomahawk Steak is a Mad Dog & Merrill® Original Recipe from Episode Nineteen of the 2021 Season of the Midwest Grill'n Show. Watch "LeRoy" for this great recipe from America's Favorite Grill'n Show and More! Episode recipes include Tomahawk Steak, Garlic Steak Sauce, Ghost Pepper Shrimp, Spicy Shrimp Sauce, Sweet Rum Chicken, Pineapple Rum Sauce, Ginger Pork Chops, Orange Chop Sauce, Bacon on a Stick and Apple Brats W?Sauce. Download the E-Book by visiting the Mad Dog & Merrill Online Store and become a Lifetime Member of the Mad Dog & Merrill® Grill'n Club to gain FREE access to all episode E-Books.

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Boneless Beef Ribs

11/6/2024

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Ingredients

Beef Short Ribs Whole
1 C Brown Sugar
1 C MDM Spicy BBQ Sauce
2 oz Rum
1 Fresh Squeezed Lime
1 Tbsp Jamaican Oof Dah

Directions

Cut ribs into strips.
Grill, direct method on the MHP.
High Heat
Sear 3 minutes each side.
Place in pan with remaining ingredients and slow cook.

Boneless Beef Ribs is a Mad Dog & Merrill® Original Recipe from Episode Seventeen of the 2021 Season of the Midwest Grill'n Show. Watch "Watford City" for this great recipe from America's Favorite Grill'n Show and More! Episode recipes include Boneless Beef Ribs, Beer Mop Sauce, Jamaican Rub, Korean Style Ribs, Grilled Baby Reds, Ginger Sauce, Cucumber Salad and Rum Misting Spray. Download the E-Book by visiting the Mad Dog & Merrill Online Store and become a Lifetime Member of the Mad Dog & Merrill® Grill'n Club to gain FREE access to all episode E-Books.

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