Name: Andouille & Beef Burgers with Spicy Mayo & Caramelized Onions
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: ¾ cup mayonnaise; 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice; 1 tsp Cajun or Creole seasoning blend; ¼ tsp hot pepper sauce; ½ lb andouille sausage, cut into scant 1/4-inch cubes; ¾ cup pecans, toasted, chopped; 1 tsp salt; ¼ tsp ground black pepper; 1.50 lbs ground beef chuck or ground beef (20 percent fat); 1 ½ lbs onions, thinly sliced; 2 tbsp olive oil plus more for brushing grill rack; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tbsp golden brown sugar; 6 large hamburger buns, split; 8 oz crumbled blue cheese; 12 pickled okra pods, halved lengthwise*; 3 cups watercress tops

AuthorJason V.

Rating0.0DifficultyBeginner

This is one kick-booty burger, full of flavor and delicious. From Bon Appétit Magazine, July 2006. Enjoy.

Yields6 Servings

Prep Time20 minsCook Time20 minsTotal Time40 mins

Spicy Mayonnaise

¾ cup mayonnaise

1 tbsp fresh lemon juice

1 tsp Cajun or Creole seasoning blend

¼ tsp hot pepper sauce

Burgers

½ lb andouille sausage, cut into scant 1/4-inch cubes

¾ cup pecans, toasted, chopped

1 tsp salt

¼ tsp ground black pepper

1.50 lbs ground beef chuck or ground beef (20 percent fat)

Caramelized Onions

1 ½ lbs onions, thinly sliced

2 tbsp olive oil plus more for brushing grill rack

3 garlic cloves, minced

1 tbsp golden brown sugar

6 large hamburger buns, split

8 oz crumbled blue cheese

12 pickled okra pods, halved lengthwise*

3 cups watercress tops

Spicy Mayonnaise:

Mix all ingredients in small bowl. Cover and chill.

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.

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.

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. Spread mayonnaise on cut side of bun tops; place on burgers. Serve with remaining mayonnaise.

CategoryBurgers

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