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Blue Cheese Burger with Sautéed Onions

Source of Recipe


From "Great Burgers: Mouthwatering Recipes" by Bob Sloan



List of Ingredients



• 3 Tbsp vegetable oil (divided use)
  
• 2 medium onions, halved and cut lengthwise into thin slices
  
• Salt and freshly ground pepper
  
• 1½ pounds ground round
  
• 4 ounces blue cheese, crumbled into pea-size pieces
  
• 4 hamburger buns
  
• Catsup or Thousand Island dressing, for topping
  






Instructions



1. Place a large sauté pan over medium heat, add 2 tablespoons of the oil; let it get hot, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the onion slices and cook, stirring often, until the onions soften, about 10 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper, remove from the heat, and set aside.
   
   
2. Place the ground beef in a medium bowl. Add the crumbled blue cheese and gently mix together until just combined. Shape the mixture into 4 burgers, about ¾-inch thick and 4 inches across. Make a ¼-inch dimple in the center of each burger with the tips of your middle three fingers.
   
   
3. Place a skillet, preferably cast-iron, over high heat and let it get very hot, about 2 minutes. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil and spread it evenly over the pan. Arrange the burgers so they aren't touching and cook, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Turn and cook about 4 minutes more for medium-rare, or as desired. Serve on hamburger buns, topped with some of the sautéed onions and catsup or Thousand Island dressing.
   
   Serves 4
   
   • For Charcoal-Grilled Burgers:
   Make a medium-hot fire. Cook the burgers for 5 minutes. Turn and cook 4 to 5 minutes more.
   
   • For Gas-Grilled Burgers:
   Preheat on high, until the grill is very hot, about 500° F. Cook the burgers for 5 minutes with the lid closed. Turn and cook 3 to 4 minutes more, again with the lid closed.