Black & Blue Recipe
A blackened burger topped with blue cheese crumbles, bacon & crispy fried onion straws.
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Ingredients
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Burger Ingredients
Toppings
Method
Burger Preparation
- 1
Mix the Beef
In a large bowl, combine the ground beef with blackening seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
- 2
Form Patties
Divide the seasoned beef mixture into two equal parts and form them into burger patties, ensuring they are slightly larger than the burger buns since they will shrink while cooking.
- 3
- 4
Prepare the Buns
While the burgers are cooking, lightly toast the burger buns on the grill or in a toaster until they are golden brown.
Topping Assembly
- 5
- 6
Assemble the Burger
On the bottom half of each toasted bun, place a lettuce leaf, followed by a cooked burger patty. Top with blue cheese crumbles, crispy bacon strips, and a handful of onion straws. Add tomato slices if desired.
- 7
Finalize the Burger
Place the top half of the bun over the assembled toppings. Press down gently to hold everything together.
