Andouille and Beef Burgers with Spicy Mayo and Caramelized Onions |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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Prolific cookbook author James McNair has been chief judge of Sutter Home Winery's burger cook-off since it began in Napa in 1990. One of his books, Build a Better Burger, includes every winning recipe. Some past winners and McNair's Louisiana roots inspired the burger here. Ingredients:
3/4 cup mayonnaise |
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice |
1 teaspoon cajun or creole seasoning blend |
1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce |
1/2 pound andouille sausage, cut into scant 1/4-inch cubes |
3/4 cup pecans, toasted, chopped |
1 teaspoon salt |
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper |
1 1/2 pounds ground beef chuck or ground beef (20 percent fat) |
1 1/2 pounds onions, thinly sliced |
2 tablespoons olive oil plus more for brushing grill rack |
3 garlic cloves, minced |
1 tablespoon golden brown sugar |
6 large hamburger buns, split |
8 ounces crumbled blue cheese |
12 pickled okra pods, halved lengthwise |
3 cups watercress tops |
Directions:
1. For mayonnaise: Mix all ingredients in small bowl. Cover and chill.
2. Do ahead: Can be made 2 days ahead. Keep chilled.
3. 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.
4. Do ahead: Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.
5. For 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.
6. 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.
7. *Shopping tip: Look for pickled okra where the pickles and relishes are displayed.
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