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Andouille & Beef Burgers with Spicy Mayo & Caramelized Onions

Yields6 ServingsPrep Time20 minsCook Time20 minsTotal Time40 mins

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

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 ½ 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:
1

Mix all ingredients in small bowl. Cover and chill.

Burgers:
2

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:
3

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.

4

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.

Nutrition Facts

0 servings

Serving size

1 Burger

Amount per serving
Calories354
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 17g22%

Saturated Fat 6g30%
Trans Fat 1g
Cholesterol 56mg19%
Sodium 271mg12%
Total Carbohydrate 29g11%

Dietary Fiber 11g40%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 20g
Potassium 478mg11%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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