BIFF'S BLEU CHEESE BURGER

Biff's Bleu Cheese Burger image

Provided by Gary Hancq

Categories Burgers

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 ground beef patty -- sirloin is a treat
1 large slice dark russian rye or pumpernickel cut in half
3 Tbsp bleu cheese heaping
1 slice raw onion choice
1 dash(es) salt and pepper
1/4 tsp kitchen bouquet or gravy master to char (optional)

Steps:

1. Cook Hamburger in very hot fry pan or on outside grill. I sear mine both sides and then turn heat down, so burgers remain moist. Salt and pepper slightly. I like mine just past pink, cooked through but not over done. If you like char put 1/4 teaspoon of Kitchen Bouquet on burger 2/3 way through cooking, turn a couple of times and move around to coat burger. It provides a great char due to sugar content. An alternative is sprinkle 1/8 teaspoon sugar, just a tad, on burger, flip to both sides. You won't taste the sugar.
2. Lightly toast bread. I use 1 slice cut in half, so the burger fills the slice, and you don't have an overly amount of bread.
3. When Burger is cooked place on 1/2 slice of bread, top with bleu cheese and place in microwave for 30 to 40 seconds to melt cheese.
4. Option: You could put Bleu Cheese on before removing burger from pan and allow to heat. The microwave speeds the process.
5. Compliment with Fries, Chips, Potato Salad or your choice. Enjoy.
6. Note: Many people like Bleu Cheese with their steaks. I prefer a little Butter and Lemon at times, or leave the steak bare.
7. Note: The lightly toasted dark bread makes this sandwich. A Hamburger Bun is a No No. Plain Rye would work.