Blue Cheese And Provolone Burgers With Bbq Sauce Food

STUBB'S BARBECUED BLUE CHEESE BURGERS

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This recipe is brought to you with support from our sponsor, Stubb's, who provided the samples and advertising support. Sometimes less is more. Sometimes more is more. Consider the Bar-B-Q Spice Rub by Stubb's. The primary ingredients are simple-salt, pepper, garlic, and paprika-but like Stubb's iconic barbecue sauce, its rub delivers a wallop of flavor. Which brings us to a recent mash-up we did with barbecue and burgers. The two are related, of course, but involve different live fire cooking techniques. Burgers call for high heat, barbecue, low; barbecue cooks away from the heat for a long time, burgers sizzle directly over the fire. This burger combines the best of both. To make a barbecue burger, you sprinkle burgers with Stubb's Bar-B-Q Spice Rub. Leave it on long enough for the rub to partially penetrate the meat-a half hour or so will do it. During that time, build your fire, adding hickory chips or chunks (or those of your favorite hardwood) to impart a smoke flavor to the fire. And because barbecue is all about building layers of flavor, stuff slices of blue cheese into the center of each burger, then pile bacon, grilled onions, lettuce, tomato, and avocado onto the butter-grilled bun. The result: a burger bursting with rich barbecue flavors, of such prodigious dimensions, it takes both hands to lift and stretches your mandibles to take a bite. ShareTweetPin37 Shares

Provided by Steven Raichlen

Number Of Ingredients 1

Ingredients

2 pounds ground beef, 18 to 20 percent fat, well-chilled 4 ounces blue cheese, coarsely crumbled Stubb's Beef or Bar-B-Q Spice Rub 4 strips bacon, halved crosswise 4 slices red onion (1/4-inch thick-optional) Extra virgin olive oil 4 kaiser rolls or pretzel buns, split and lightly buttered 4 lettuce leaves 4 slices red ripe tomato 1 ripe avocado, pitted, peeled, and sliced 1/4 cup Stubb's Original Bar-B-Q Sauce, or to taste

Steps:

Step 1: Line a rimmed baking sheet with plastic wrap. Divide the ground beef into 8 equal balls. Run your hands under cold running, then form the balls into flat patties slightly larger than the diameter of the buns, placing them on the prepared baking sheet. (Use a light touch and avoid over-handling the meat.) ShareTweetPin37 Shares Step 2: Divide the blue cheese equally between 4 patties, leaving a margin on each patty of 1/2 inch. Top with the remaining patties, and using your fingertips, seal the edges so the cheese doesn't leak out during grilling. ShareTweetPin37 Shares Step 3: Generously season both sides of each burger with Stubb's Beef or Bar-B-Q Spice Rub. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes to 1 hour. ShareTweetPin37 Shares Step 4: Brush the onion slices with olive oil, if using, and season on both sides with Bar-B-Que Spice Rub. ShareTweetPin37 Shares Step 5: Set up the grill for direct grilling and preheat to high. Brush and oil the grill grate. Grill the bacon, onion, and burgers until browned on both sides and cooked through (the internal temperature of the burgers should be 160 degrees), 3 to 6 minutes per side. (Move the bacon as needed to dodge flare-ups.) Transfer these ingredients to a platter. ShareTweetPin37 Shares Step 6: Meanwhile, toast the buns on the grill for 1 to 2 minutes, taking care not to burn them. ShareTweetPin37 Shares Step 7: To assemble, place a lettuce leaf on the bottom of each bun, followed by a burger, bacon, tomato, avocado, and red onion, if using. Spoon Stubb's Original Bar-B-Q Sauce on top. Replace the top halves of the buns. You'll need both hands to eat this one! ShareTweetPin37 Shares

BLUE CHEESE BURGERS

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Hamburgers? Yes. But basic fare? Definitely not! What a treat they are, and the wise cook will make up a dozen or so for the freezer. If you like blue cheese, you'll never forget these burgers.

Provided by QUIKSMYLE

Categories Main Dish Recipes Burger Recipes

Time 2h25m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

3 pounds lean ground beef
4 ounces blue cheese, crumbled
½ cup minced fresh chives
¼ teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
1 ½ teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon dry mustard
12 French rolls or hamburger buns

Steps:

In a large bowl, mix the ground beef, blue cheese, chives, hot pepper sauce, Worcestershire sauce, black pepper, salt, and mustard. Cover, and refrigerate for 2 hours.
Preheat grill for high heat. Gently form the burger mixture into about 12 patties.
Oil the grill grate. Grill patties 5 minutes per side, or until well done. Serve on rolls.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 347.6 calories, Carbohydrate 19.6 g, Cholesterol 81.1 mg, Fat 20.5 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 27.2 g, SaturatedFat 7.9 g, Sodium 765.4 mg, Sugar 3.1 g

GRILLED BURGERS WITH BLUE CHEESE SAUCE

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These Grilled Burgers with Blue Cheese Sauce are made with ground beef, cooked on the BBQ until juicy and topped with a creamy topping!

Provided by Christine Rooney

Categories Main Course

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

2 lbs. ground beef (85\|15, 80\|20, or 70\|30 percent fat content preferred)
1 tsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. onion powder
1/2 tsp. kosher salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
1-2 packages gluten free burger buns (or regular buns if not GF)
1/3 cup mayo
1/3 cup sour cream
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
2 Tbsp. lemon juice
2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
1/2 cup blue cheese crumbles (may sub gorgonzola)
1/3 cup fresh or dried chives (optional)
Pinch salt
Pinch pepper

Steps:

Heat grill to medium high heat.
Form 2 lbs. of ground beef into 1/3 lb. patties. Once the patties are formed do not overwork them or they may become tough.
Place the patties on a plate and sprinkle the first side with 1/2 tsp. each of garlic powder and onion powder and 1/4 tsp. kosher salt and pepper. Flip the burgers over and repeat with another 1/2 tsp. each of garlic powder and onion power and 1/4 tsp. salt and pepper.
Place the burger patties on the direct heat and cook uncovered for 4-5 minutes on the first side. Flip once and cook uncovered for another 4-5 minutes on the second side.
Move the burgers to the outside of the grill or over a more indirect heat, cover, and cook until the inside reaches desired done-ness. The safe internal temperature for ground beef is 160 degrees Fahrenheit (this may be checked using a meat thermometer).A general cooking guide:3-4 minutes for medium-rare4-5 minutes for medium7-8 minutes for well-done
Combine 1/3 cup mayo, 1/3 cup sour cream, 2 Tbsp. lemon juice, 2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce, 1/4 tsp. garlic powder, and a pinch of kosher salt and pepper in a small bowl. Stir until completely combined using a fork or small whisk.
Add 1/2 cup blue cheese crumbles and 1/3 cup fresh or dried chives (optional). Stir until combined.
To serve: Place the cooked burgers on gluten free bun (or regular bun if not GF) along with veggies of choice (optional) and top with a generous drizzle of blue cheese sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 652 kcal, ServingSize 2 cups, Carbohydrate 4 g, Protein 35 g, Fat 54 g, SaturatedFat 20 g, Cholesterol 153 mg, Sodium 630 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g