Best Black And Blue Burgers Recipes

BLACK AND BLUE BURGERS

Steps:

• You will need 1/2 pound blue cheese total (get the block type cheese, not the crumbled stuff in packages).
• Prepare your dressing by crumbling 3 ounces of cheese and mixing it thoroughly with the other dressing ingredients and setting aside to chill (do not do this more than a few hours before).
• Mix together your spice mix in a large shallow bowl or plate and set aside until needed.
• Mix together chuck and round, then separate mixture into 1/3 pound pieces (just over 5 ounces)- you should have 6.
• Divide each piece in half and form into a thin patty and place onto wax paper on whatever platter you are working with.
• Take the 1/3 pound of blue cheese and cut into 6 divided sections (approximate) and place thin slices onto 6 of the patties you have formed.
• Cover these patties with the remaining 6 patties and form a pinched seal around the edges, making it tight.
• Pick up each patty, and gently reform the burger and pat it back out to thinness, if needed; rest them on waxed paper.
• Take patties one by one and coat in the seasoning mixture, not forgetting to coat the side edges and patting them nicely flat when finished; rest on waxed paper.
• Cook over heated coals or on gas grill until it is cooked through or temperature reads 160F (do not press on patties while grilling).
• Allow patties to rest 10-15 minutes after cooking for cheese to settle.
• Serve on split kaiser rolls (may toast them if you like) with appropriate condiments: lettuce, tomato, sliced red onion, and a little blue cheese dressing (instead of mayo; optional).

BLACK AND BLUE VEGGIE BURGERS

Steps:

• Prepare cilantro cream by combing ingredients and set aside.
• Place the refried black beans in a large mixing bowl.
• In a small saute pan, heat up a little bit of oil and saute the onion, cumin seeds and achiote together for about 2 minutes or until the onion just starts to soften. Add the garlic and saute another 30 seconds.
• Whirl the cornmeal in a mini-blender or coffee mill to a fine powder.
• In the large bowl with the beans, add all the ingredients, including the onion mixture and mix well. Let set for about 20 minutes to allow the cornmeal to soften and absorb. (Bean mixture can be prepared ahead of time and refrigerated.).
• Oil your hands and form the mixture into six patties or twelve mini-patties.
• Stove top directions: Heat some olive oil in large saute pan on medium-high heat. Fry the patties for about 5 minutes, flip over and fry another 5 minutes.
• Oven directions: Form the patties and place on a greased cookie sheet. Bake at 375 degrees for about 15-20 minutes or until sizzling and lightly crisp on top.
• Serve warm on whole grain burger buns with your favorite burger toppings.