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Andouille And Blue Cheese Beef Burgers With Spicy Mayo And Caramelized Onions
Ingredients:
Spicy mayonnaise:3/4 cup mayonnaise1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice1 teaspoon Cajun or Creole seasoning blend1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce****Burgers:1/2 pound andouille sausage, cut into scant 1/4-inch cubes3/4 cup pecans, toasted, chopped1 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper1 1/2 pounds ground beef chuck or ground beef (20 percent fat)****Caramelized onions:1 1/2 pounds onions, thinly sliced2 tablespoons olive oil plus more for brushing grill rack3 garlic cloves, minced1 tablespoon golden brown sugar****6 large hamburger buns, split8 ounces crumbled blue cheese****Optional:12 pickled okra pods, halved lengthwise*3 cups watercress tops
Method:
For mayonnaise:Mix all ingredients in small bowl. Cover and chill.Mayo Note: Can be made 2 days ahead. Keep chilled.****For burgers:Toss first 4 ingredients in large bowl. Add beef; blend gently. Shape mixture into six 1/2-inch-thick patties. Transfer patties to small baking sheet.Burger Note: Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.****For caramelized onions:Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Toss onions and next 3 ingredients in large skillet. Place skillet on grill; cook until onions are golden, stirring often, about 25 minutes. Remove from grill; season with salt and pepper.Onion Note: Can cook on stovetop in a heavy lightly-oiled saute pan over medium-low heat for 25-30 minutes, or until caramelized. Season as directed above.****Brush grill rack with olive oil. Grill buns, cut side down, until golden, about 2 minutes. Transfer buns to work surface.Grill burgers until brown on bottom, about 3 minutes. Turn over; sprinkle with cheese. Grill until burgers are cooked to desired doneness, about 3 minutes for medium.Place some onions, then burger, on each bun bottom. Top each with okra and watercress (optional). Spread mayonnaise on cut side of bun tops; place on burgers. Serve with remaining mayonnaise.***Shopping tip: Look for pickled okra where the pickles and relishes are displayed.
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