Black and Blue Burgers

Treat your family to these juicy grilled Black and Blue Burgers loaded with sharp crumbled bleu cheese and topped with sweet caramelized onions. Packed with savory flavor, these gourmet burgers are an easy way to upgrade your backyard BBQ and summer grilling menu all year long.

Easy Black and Blue Burgers Recipe

I do believe hot dogs and hamburgers, especially these juicy Black and Bleu Burgers, are tied for the number one spot when it comes to all-time summer grilling favorites. All across the South and beyond, backyard grill masters are firing up the coals and putting their own special spin on the perfect burger recipe. Some keep it simple with salt and pepper, while others pile on flavorful mix-ins, melty cheeses, smoky seasonings, and savory toppings that take burgers to a whole new level.

That’s part of the fun of burger season, there’s no wrong way to build one. From stuffed burgers and spicy sauces to caramelized onions and tangy bleu cheese, the possibilities are endless. These Black and Bleu Burgers bring together juicy grilled beef, rich crumbled bleu cheese, and sweet onions for a burger that tastes like something straight off the menu at your favorite steakhouse, but easy enough to make right in your own backyard. Just a few simple ingredients and this blackened blue cheese burger takes ground beef to the level of a steak. The sweet caramelized onions are the perfect topping for this steak on a bun.

Key ingredients to make easy Black and Blue Burgers: (Scroll down for full printable recipe card and quantities.)

Ground Beef – One pound ground sirloin (90/10) plus one pound ground chuck (85/15) for a juicy flavorful hamburger.
Cheese – Crumbled blue cheese gives these burgers their signature flavor.
Water – Water adds moisture.
Sauce – Worcestershire sauce or steak sauce for depth of flavor.
Spices – Store-bought blackened seasoning plus salt and black pepper.
Caramelized Onions – One jumbo sweet onion like Vidalia onions, vegetable oil, sugar, balsamic vinegar, garlic salt and freshly ground black pepper.
Serving – Toasted hamburger buns and additional toppings such as lettuce, tomato, mayonnaise or any of your favorite toppings for serving.

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How to Make Black and Blue Burgers Recipe with Caramelized Onions

Burger Mixture – Place ground sirloin, ground chuck, bleu cheese, water, Worcestershire sauce, blackened seasoning and salt into a mixing bowl.
Form into Patties – Mix using your hands then form into 3/4 inch thick patties.
Chill the Meat – Refrigerate on a platter covered with plastic wrap for 1-2 hours prior to grilling.
Prepare Grill – Oil the grates of the grill and heat the grill to medium-high.
Season Burgers – Remove burgers from fridge 15 minutes prior to grilling. Season liberally on both sides with additional blackened seasoning.
Grill – Place burgers on grill cooking to your desired level of doneness. For medium about 4 minutes on each side. For well done, around 6 minutes on each side or until the juices run clear. Depending on the thickness of burgers.
Make the Caramelized Onions – On the stovetop heat vegetable with onions. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Simmer – Simmer on low heat until they start to brown. Add balsamic vinegar, mix well. Keep warm until assembling burgers.
Assemble Hamburgers – Place burger on bottom bun and top with caramelized onions and morel bleu cheese crumbles then add your favorite toppings and the top bun.

Kitchen Equipment to Make Black and Bleu Burgers

Grill. You can make these burgers on a gas grill, charcoal grill or grill pan indoors.
Medium bowl.
Measuring cups and measuring spoons.
Baking sheet pan and turning spatula.

Recipe Variations, Tips and Substitutions

Protein – You can make these burgers using ground turkey, ground pork or ground hamburger.
Bacon – You can add fully cooked crumbled bacon to the hamburger mixture for extra smoky flavor.
Bleu Cheese – You can use gorgonzola, Maytag blue cheese, Roquefort cheese or your favorite brand of bleu cheese crumbles. Each variety has varying levels of flavor.
Blackening Spice – You can use your favorite brand of blackened seasoning purchased from the grocery store.
Grill – You can grill these burgers on a gas grill, charcoal or on a grill pan indoors. The same cooking time applies, and you can always utilize an instant read thermometer to cook to your desired level of doneness.
Cooking Time – The amount of grilling time for the burgers depends on how thick the burgers are made. If you prefer a well done burger make the burgers thinner making it easier to cook to well done. If a medium burger is your preference make the burger thicker, and cook accordingly.
Serving Option – You may like to whip-up a batch of Special Burger Sauce to take these burgers to another level.

Storage and Leftovers

Make-Ahead Tip – Mix the burger mixture up in advance and let them chill for a bit to allow the flavors to marry.
Leftovers – Store grilled Black and Bleu Burgers wrapped in aluminum foil or in an airtight container chilled in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 days.
Freezer – You can make these hamburger patties in advance and flash freeze for future meals. Thaw in the fridge and grill just before serving.

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