Blue Cheese Burgers
August 14, 2008 Recipes, Red Meat Comments OffI love burgers, but am always disappointed in restaurant renditions of them. I always find something to complain about, from the bun containing soy to the patty being dry and crumbly. I have stopped trying to find the perfect restaurant burger and now just rely on my own guiles to make them the way I like them. My favorite is with blue cheese and red onion.
When choosing beef for burgers, it’s best to pick something of high quality. Whether the beef is all-natural and locally raised like mine or a simple ground sirloin, I recommend using something a cut above the usual supermarket floor scraps. It tastes better, is generally lower in fat, and will most often have fewer of those mystery chewy bits that none of us really like.
Lori, you know this is for you!
Ingredients
1lb ground beef
1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese
1 egg, lightly beaten (or substitute 1/4 cup egg white or Egg Beaters or similar)
Salt and freshly ground pepper
Method
Combine all ingredients in a large bowl. Mix thoroughly, then form into quarter- or half-pound patties. Grill over medium flame 5-7 minutes on each side for medium or medium-well. Serve with all of your favorite burger accouterments.
