Andouille And Beef Burgers With Spicy Mayo And Caramelized Onion Food

ANDOUILLE AND BEEF BURGERS WITH SPICY MAYO AND CARAMELIZED ONIONS

Steps:

• For mayonnaise:
• Mix all ingredients in small bowl. Cover and chill.
• Do ahead: Can be made 2 days ahead. Keep chilled.
• For burgers:
• Toss first 4 ingredients in large bowl. Add beef; blend gently. Shape mixture into six 1/2-inch-thick patties. Transfer patties to small baking sheet.
• Do ahead: Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.
• For onions:
• Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Toss onions and next 3 ingredients in large skillet. Place skillet on grill; cook until onions are golden, stirring often, about 25 minutes. Remove from grill; season with salt and pepper.
• Brush grill rack with olive oil. Grill buns, cut side down, until golden, about 2 minutes. Transfer buns to work surface. Grill burgers until brown on bottom, about 3 minutes. Turn over; sprinkle with cheese. Grill until burgers are cooked to desired doneness, about 3 minutes for medium. Place some onions, then burger, on each bun bottom. Top each with okra and watercress. Spread mayonnaise on cut side of bun tops; place on burgers. Serve with remaining mayonnaise.
• *Shopping tip: Look for pickled okra where the pickles and relishes are displayed.

ANDOUILLE & BEEF BURGERS WITH BLUE CHEESE

Steps:

• Mix all the mayo ingredients together and refrigerate (you may do this the day before).
• Mix all the burger ingredients together and form into 6 half inch patties (This may be made in advance and refrigerated).
• Over medium heat sauté the onions in the oil with the garlic & brown sugar.
• Stir and continue cooking until golden Remove onions to a bowl.
• Heat skillet over hi heat add burgers and fry for 4 minutes or until browned on one side, flip burger, turn heat to medium low, cover with lid and continue cooking for 5 minutes.
• Flip and distribute the blue cheese evenly on top of the burgers, cover and continue to cook until cheese is melted.
• Place onions on bottom half of the bun, then the burger, if using Okra & watercress put that on next, top with the spicy mayo and bun top.
• Serve & enjoy.