Description
These Blue Cheese Burgers combine juicy ground chuck with pungent blue cheese crumbles and a tangy mix of Worcestershire sauce and Dijon mustard. Grilled to perfection and topped with pickled red onions, lettuce, and tomato slices, these burgers deliver bold flavors and a satisfying texture in just 20 minutes, perfect for a quick gourmet meal.
Ingredients
Burger Mixture
- 1 1/2 pounds ground chuck (80%/20% lean-to-fat)
- 1/3 cup blue cheese crumbles
- 1 tablespoon reduced sodium Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
Burger Assembly
- 4 burger buns
- Pickled Red Onions
- Lettuce
- Tomato slices
Instructions
- Prepare the Patty Mixture: In a large bowl, gently mix the ground chuck with blue cheese crumbles, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper, being careful not to overwork the meat to maintain tenderness.
- Form Patties: Divide the mixture into four equal portions and shape each into a 3/4 inch thick patty. Press your thumb lightly into the center of each patty to prevent them from puffing up during cooking.
- Preheat Grill: Clean and oil your grill, then heat it to high temperature, approximately 400°F, preparing for direct heat cooking.
- Grill the Burgers: Place the patties onto the direct heat side of the grill and cook until they reach your desired internal temperature, measured with a meat thermometer, flipping once to ensure even cooking.
- Toast the Buns: After flipping the burgers, move the buns to indirect heat on the grill and toast for about one minute or until golden and crisp to your preference.
- Assemble and Serve: Remove the grilled burgers and toasted buns from the grill. Assemble the burgers by adding pickled red onions, lettuce, tomato slices, or any other preferred toppings, then serve immediately and enjoy.
Notes
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure burgers are cooked safely; 160°F is recommended for ground beef.
- Handle the meat mixture gently to avoid tough burgers.
- If you don’t have a grill, you can cook the patties in a cast-iron skillet on stovetop over medium-high heat.
- Pickled red onions add a nice tang and cut through the richness of the blue cheese.
- Feel free to customize toppings to your taste – avocado, crispy bacon, or sautéed mushrooms make great additions.
