Black and Blue Burger
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Recipe by Gimme Some Oven.
What we changed
A lighter hand with the cheese, lean mince, half the butter and leaner bacon. Same dish, 290 calories lighter a serving.
Left out
- mayonnaise
- ground beef ((80/20))
- bacon (cooked until crispy)
Went in
- Greek yoghurt
- lean beef mince
- lean back bacon
Ingredients
Scaled from 4. Cooking times barely change.
- 3 pinches of smoked paprika1 cal
- a pinch of garlic powder0 cal
- a pinch of onion powder0 cal
- a pinch of dried thyme0 cal
- a pinch of dried oregano0 cal
- a pinch of cayenne pepper (to taste)0 cal
- a pinch of freshly cracked black pepper0 cal
- a pinch of fine sea salt0 cal
- ⅛ cup Greek yoghurt14 cal
- ⅜ oz crumbled blue cheese39 cal
- ¼ tsp Dijon mustard1 cal
- ¼ tsp red wine vinegar0 cal
- a pinch of garlic powder0 cal
- freshly cracked black pepper (to taste)0 cal
- ¼ lb lean beef mince155 cal
- ¼ tsp Worcestershire sauce1 cal
- 2 pinches of kosher salt0 cal
- a pinch of freshly cracked black pepper0 cal
- Neutral oil (or butter) (for cooking)not counted
- 1 brioche buns (toasted)165 cal
- 1½ slice lean back bacon54 cal
- ½ cup fresh arugula28 cal
- ⅛ small red onion (very thinly sliced)3 cal
Contains milk, gluten, soy, fish
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1 ingredient we couldn't weigh, so the real figure is higher than this.
Method
- 01
Make the blackened seasoning. In a small bowl, whisk together all of the seasoning ingredients until evenly combined. Set aside.
- 02
Make the blue cheese sauce. In a small bowl, stir together the mayo, crumbled blue cheese, Dijon, red wine vinegar, garlic powder, and black pepper. Taste and adjust — it should be creamy, tangy, and nicely bold.
- 03
Cook the bacon. Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crisp. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate and set aside.
- 04
Mix and shape the patties. In a bowl, gently combine the ground beef, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Mix just until combined, then form into 4 patties about 3/4-inch thick. Press a slight indent into the center of each. Sprinkle the blackened seasoning evenly over both sides of the patties, pressing it lightly into the surface so it adheres.
- 05
Cook the burgers. Heat a grill or cast iron skillet over medium-high heat and lightly oil (or butter) the surface. Once hot, add the patties and cook for about 3–4 minutes per side, or until a dark, flavorful crust forms and the burgers reach your desired doneness. Let rest for a few minutes.
- 06
Toast the buns. Toast the brioche buns until golden and lightly crisp.
- 07
Assemble. Spread a generous layer of blue cheese sauce on the bottom buns. Add the burgers, then top with crispy bacon, a handful of arugula, and a layer of thinly sliced red onion.
- 08
Serve. Serve immediately with fries or chips — and plenty of napkins.