black and blue burger with caramelized onions

(2 RATINGS)
8 Pinches
Portland, OR
Updated on Jul 12, 2015

Added for Culinary Quest

prep time 10 Min
cook time 55 Min
method Barbecue
yield 6-8 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground sirloin [90/10]
  • 1 pound ground chuck [85/15]
  • 5 ounces blue cheese crumbles
  • 3 tablespoons worcestershire sauce or steak sauce
  • 1/4 cup cold water
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons blackened seasoning, plus add'l for grilling [such as zatarain's]
  • - salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 large sweet onion such as vidalia or texas sweet
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • - ground black pepper
  • - salt

How To Make black and blue burger with caramelized onions

  • Step 1
    1.Mix all of the above ingredients together and form into ¾ inch thick patties. Refrigerate covered with plastic wrap for 1 hour prior to grilling.
  • Step 2
    2.To prepare: Oil the grates of your grill and heat the grill to medium-high. Season the burgers liberally on both sides with additional blackened seasoning.
  • Step 3
    3.Place the burgers on the hot grill and grill to your desired level of doneness. For medium about 4 minutes on each side, for well done, around 6 minutes on each side or until the juices run clear. [depending on the thickness of the burger] Yield: 6-8 burgers
  • Step 4
    4.To make the onions: In a stove top pan, heat the oil and add the sliced onions. Season with salt and pepper to taste and allow to simmer on low heat for 15 minutes or until they start to brown. Add the balsamic vinegar, mix well.
  • Step 5
    5.Serve on top of the burgers.
  • Step 6
    The amount of grilling time for the burgers depends on how thick the burgers are made. If you prefer a well done burger make the burgers thinner making it easier to cook to well done. If a medium burger is your preference make the burger thicker, and cook accordingly.

Discover More

Category: Beef
Category: Burgers
Ingredient: Beef
Method: Barbecue
Culture: American

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