Description
A rustic, sky-high burger with chipotle mayo and creamy Castello Noble Blue cheese, offering a perfect balance of sweet and salty flavors with crunchy vegetables.
Ingredients
Units
For the blue cheese burger:
- 2 lb (900 g) grass fed beef
- 1 egg, beaten
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp adobo powder
- 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Toppings (sliced tomato, mesclun greens, red onion, etc.)
- Sesame seed or brioche bun
- Castello's Noble Blue Cheese
For the mayonnaise:
- 3/4 cup (180 ml) organic mayonnaise
- 1-2 chipotles in adobo sauce
- 1 tbsp adobo sauce
- 1/2 lime, juice (optional)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your grill to high heat.
- In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, beaten egg, Worcestershire sauce, adobo powder, cayenne pepper, and minced garlic. Mix thoroughly using your hands until well combined.
- Divide the mixture into 8 equal portions and shape each into a patty.
- Place the patties on the preheated grill. Cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until they reach your desired level of doneness.
- During the last minute of cooking, place a slice of Noble Blue cheese on each patty and close the grill lid to melt the cheese slightly.
- Toast the hamburger buns on the grill for about 1 minute, until lightly browned.
- In a food processor, combine the mayonnaise, chipotles in adobo, adobo sauce, and lime juice. Puree until smooth, then season with salt and pepper to taste, to make the chipotle mayo.
- Assemble the burgers by spreading chipotle mayo on the bottom half of each bun. Add a grilled patty, then top with sliced tomato and mesclun greens.
- Finish with the top half of the bun and serve immediately.
Notes
- Blue cheese adds elegance and a tangy flavor to the burger.
- Pair with a semi-sweet or sweet wine like Cabernet, Zinfandel, Chardonnay, or Sauvignon Blanc to complement the cheese’s salty taste.
- For a milder flavor, use a mild blue cheese like Castello Noble Blue.
- Store leftover patties in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 800
- Fat: 25
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 28
- Cholesterol: 100