Ingredients
1 1/2 lb ground beef (80/20 preferred)
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp onion powder
4 oz blue cheese, crumbled
4 burger buns
Lettuce, tomato, and red onion (optional)
Butter or oil for cookingInstructions
Prepare the Patties
Gently mix ground beef with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Form into 4 equal patties, slightly wider than the buns.
Cook the Burgers
Heat a skillet or grill over medium-high heat. Cook patties for 3–4 minutes per side, flipping once.
Add Blue Cheese
During the last minute of cooking, top each patty with crumbled blue cheese. Cover briefly to help it soften and melt slightly.
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Toast the Buns
Lightly butter and toast buns until golden. -
Assemble & Serve
Place burgers on buns and add desired toppings. Serve immediately.
Notes
Cooking Tips
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Don’t overwork the beef to keep burgers tender and juicy.
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Use cold cheese so it softens without completely melting away.
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Rest the burgers for 2 minutes after cooking to retain juices.
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For extra flavor, brush patties lightly with Worcestershire sauce before cooking.
Variations
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Bacon Blue Cheese Burger: Add crispy bacon strips for smoky crunch.
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Caramelized Onion Blue Burger: Top with slow-cooked caramelized onions.
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Blue Cheese Stuffed Burger: Place cheese inside the patty instead of on top.
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Spicy Blue Burger: Add sliced jalapeños or a drizzle of hot sauce.
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Lettuce-Wrap Version: Skip the bun for a low-carb option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 620
- Sodium: 920mg
- Fat: 42g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g