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Blue Cheese Burgers

Source of Recipe

From "Barefoot Contessa at Home" by Ina Garten


Recipe Introduction

"While you can certainly make these as plain hamburgers—and they're delicious!—blue cheese just takes them to the next level. Allowing the hamburgers to 'rest' the way you do a grilled steak makes them particularly juicy."

List of Ingredients

â—¦ 2 pounds ground chuck
â—¦ 1 pound ground sirloin
â—¦ 3 tablespoons Crosse & Blackwell steak sauce
â—¦ 6 extra-large egg yolks
â—¦ 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
â—¦ ¾ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
â—¦ 4 tablespoons (½ stick) cold unsalted butter
â—¦ 8 to 10 hamburger buns
â—¦ 8 ounces blue cheese, such as Danish Blue
â—¦ Arugula, for serving
â—¦ Sliced tomatoes, for serving


Recipe

In a large bowl, carefully mix the meats, steak sauce, egg yolks, salt, and pepper with the tines of a fork, but do not mash the mixture. Lightly form hamburger patties and press lightly into shape. Press a thin slice of butter into the top of each hamburger, making sure the meat entirely encases the butter.

Prepare a charcoal or a stovetop grill and cook the hamburgers for 4 minutes on one side, turn, and cook for 3 minutes on the other side for medium-rare. Remove to a plate and cover with aluminum foil.

Allow the hamburgers to rest for 5 minutes.
Meanwhile, grill the buns, cut side down, for 1 minute, until toasted. Place a hamburger and a slice of blue cheese on each bun, plus arugula and tomato and serve hot.

Makes 8 to 10 burgers