Super Juicy Grilled Burgers with Blue Cheese, Avocado & Bacon
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This recipe for Burgers with Blue Cheese uses a combo of ground beef and Italian sausage which makes super juicy burgers! Other ingredients include Worcestershire sauce, fresh rosemary, garlic, avocado, and of course blue cheese.
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Burgers with Blue Cheese
The full ingredients list and instructions are found in the printable recipe card at the end of this post. I highly recommend reading the blog post all the way through so that you don’t miss any tips or substitution suggestions, to ensure that you have all the ingredients and equipment required and understand the steps and timings involved.
It’s burger season! (Well, if you want to cook them outside on the grill it is!) And nothing tastes better than homemade burgers.
Even if you don’t top your burgers with blue cheese and bacon as we have here, the burger recipe itself is one to have on hand as they make the BEST burgers!
Choose ground meat with a higher fat content for the best-tasting burgers, and don’t hesitate to approach the person behind the meat counter for assistance.
Because ground beef doesn’t have a lot of taste, it’s vital to season it.
To pack a lot of flavour into each bite, this recipe uses a combination of sweet Italian pork sausage, salt, black pepper, Worcestershire sauce, onion, garlic, and fresh rosemary.
The Worcestershire sauce and onion, as an added bonus, offer juiciness to the burger without adding fat.
Ingredients & Equipment Used In This Recipe
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- Fresh Produce – White Onion, Garlic, Rosemary, Tomato, Avocado, Lettuce
- Protein – Ground Beef (Beef Mince), Sweet Italian Pork Sausage, Bacon
- Dairy – Blue Cheese, Unsalted Butter
- Worcestershire Sauce
- Hamburger Buns
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More Recipes Using Ground Beef
One of the hero ingredients in this dish is ground beef, so here are some more recipes using the same:
- Beef Enchiladas Recipe with Homemade Enchilada Sauce
- Instant Pot Stuffed Poblano Pepper Soup Recipe
- One-Pot Chunky Italian Meat Sauce Recipe
More Burger Recipes
Looking for more burgers to make? Check these recipes out next:
- Quick & Easy One Pan Cheeseburger Sliders
- Anglo-Indian Pork Burgers with Roasted Carrots & Raita
- Jerk Hamburgers with Pineapple Chilli Relish
How Do I Make Burgers with Blue Cheese?
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Burgers with Blue Cheese
This recipe for Burgers with Blue Cheese uses a combo of ground beef and Italian sausage which makes super juicy burgers!
Ingredients
- 2 lbs (900g) regular ground beef
- 1 lb (450g) ground sweet Italian pork sausage (no casings)
- 3 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- ¼ csup white onion, very finely minced
- 4 cloves garlic, very finely minced
- 3 Tbsp fresh rosemary, stems removed and leaves finely minced
- Sea salt and black pepper, to taste
- Blue cheese, crumbled
- 8 hamburger buns, lightly toasted*
- 2 Tbsp unsalted butter, melted
Toppings
- Leaf lettuce
- Tomato, sliced
- Avocado, sliced
- Cooked Bacon
Instructions
- Clean grill grates and spray with non-stick cooking spray. Pre-heat grill to high.
- Add ground beef, sausage, Worcestershire sauce, onion, garlic, and rosemary to a large glass bowl. Season with salt and black pepper, to taste, and combine thoroughly. Make sure both types of meat and all seasonings are completely incorporated throughout the mixture.
- Divide the meat mixture into 8 equal parts and shape each part into ¾-inch thick patties. Place patties on a lined tray and use your thumb to create an indent in the middle to keep them from puffing up while cooking.
- Place patties over direct, high heat on your grill and cook for 8-10 minutes.
Tip: Actual cooking time will depend on the desired level of doneness, so check after 4-5 minutes and adjust the final cook time accordingly. - Flip and move burgers to indirect heat 2-3 minutes before they are done. Top with blue cheese and close the lid to allow the cheese to melt completely.
- Transfer burgers to a platter and serve immediately on toasted hamburger buns and topped with lettuce, tomato, avocado slices, and bacon. Enjoy!
Notes
- *To toast buns, brush the inside surface of each bun with the melted butter and place over indirect heat while the burgers are cooking.
- According to the USDA, the safe internal temperature for ground beef and pork is 160°F (71C). Use an instant-read thermometer to confirm.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 8 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 290Total Fat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 26mgSodium: 522mgCarbohydrates: 29gFiber: 3gSugar: 5gProtein: 11g
This site uses Nutritionix to provide estimated nutrition. Nutritional information is always approximate and will depend on the quality of ingredients used and serving sizes. If you need exact calories and macros, please do your own calculations.
Make It A Special Dinner!
You’ve made the main dish, but what about the rest of the courses?
Here are additional recipes to create a menu for a dinner party or special meal:
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- Soup: 30-Minute Instant Pot Tomato Soup Recipe
- Salad: Dill Cucumber Salad – A Fresh Side Dish for Summer
- Side Dish: Fully Loaded Mexican Street Corn with Mexican Crema & Cotija Cheese
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