Grilling
Blue Cheese Burger
Description
Healthy black bean and beef patties are the foundation for this blue cheese burger recipe topped with sweet caramelized onion marmalade.
Ingredients
- 1 large red onion thinly sliced (about 2 cups)
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 2 teaspoons brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 can black beans (15 ounces) rinsed and drained
- 1 large egg beaten
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil plus extra for brushing skillet
- 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard divided
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 pound 90% lean ground beef
- 8 ounces Gorgonzola cheese or other mild blue cheese, crumbled
- 6 whole wheat hamburger buns lightly toasted
Directions
- To prepare the onion marmalade, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium high. Add onions, brown sugar, and salt. Sauté for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until dark golden brown and tender. Add balsamic vinegar and cook 2 additional minutes. Set aside.
- Meanwhile, heat a large oven proof skillet over medium high. Place rack in the upper third of your oven and set oven broiler to high.
- Next, prepare the burger patties by mashing the black beans in a large bowl. Add beaten egg, 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and worcestershire. Mix until incorporated.
- Add beef and stir in gently with a fork, being careful not to compress the meat. Divide the mixture into 6 portions and shape into approximately 3 1/2 inch-wide patties. Brush each side of the patties with remaining mustard.
- Brush the skillet with extra virgin olive oil to prevent sticking. Add the burgers to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes, until the mustard forms a golden crust. Flip, top with blue cheese, then cook for 3 additional minutes, longer if you prefer the burgers more well done.
- During the last moments of cooking, place the skillet under the oven broiler for 30 seconds to finish melting the blue cheese.
- Top blue cheese burgers with a heaping spoonful of onion marmalade and serve immediately on toasted buns.
