Blue Cheese Burgers with Whiskey Glazed Onions

blue cheese burger with caramelized onions on blue plate

Blue Cheese Burgers with Whiskey Glazed Onions

Blue Cheese Burgers with Whiskey Glazed Onions are meaty, creamy, a little sweet, a little savory and super crave-worthy. The burger recipe comes together in just over 30-minutes and makes a great addition to your Memorial Day or 4th of July spread.

Course Dinner

Cuisine American

Keyword grilling, ground beef, summer

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 20

Total Time 35

Servings burgers

Calories 678kcal

Author Elizabeth Van Lierde

Ingredients

For burgers:

2 tsp kosher salt
1 ½ tsp paprika
1 ½ tsp onion powder
1 ½ tsp garlic powder

Freshly ground black pepper

2 lbs 85% ground beef
1 tbsp vegetable oil

For onions:

2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp butter
3 large onions thinly sliced
Kosher salt
1 ½ tbsp brown sugar
3 tbsp whiskey

For Garlic Aioli:

2 tsp olive oil
½ cup mayonnaise
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
2 tsp fresh minced garlic

Toppings:

Brioche Bun toasted
Arugula
Blue cheese crumbles

Instructions

Make burgers: In a small bowl mix together kosher salt, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder and a few turns of cracked black pepper. Add ground beef to a large bowl and 2-3 tsp of the seasoning mixture. Mix together until it is incorporated but be careful not to over mix or it may result in a tough burger. Divide evenly into (6) 1-inch-thick burger patties. Indent the center of each one with your thumb. Sprinkle the remaining seasoning on top of the burger patties evenly on each side.
Caramelize onions: In a medium saute pan melt oil and butter on medium-low heat. Add the onions and a sprinkle of kosher salt. Stir together and caramelize onions until medium to deep golden brown, about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in brown sugar and whiskey and light with a long-handled lighter or skewer to burn off the alcohol. Cook for another 2-3 minutes, stirring together until most of the liquid has evaporated.
Make aioli: In a small bowl whisk together olive oil, mayonnaise, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, and garlic until combined.
Cook burgers: Heat a large cast-iron skillet on medium-high heat. Add the vegetable oil. Cook patties for 3-4 minutes on each side for a medium center and an internal temperature of 160-165 degrees F. Allow burgers to rest for 2 minutes or so.
Assemble burgers: Spread 1 tbsp of garlic aioli between the two buns, a handful of arugula, a burger patty, 1-2 tbsp of whiskey onions and top with crumbled blue cheese.

Notes

Grilling Option: Brush burgers with a light layer of vegetable oil. Heat grill to medium-high heat, about 375-400 degrees F. Cook each side, covered, for 3-4 minutes for a medium-medium rare burger.

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