Just in time for the summer holidays, these patriotic Red White and Bleu Burgers are the perfect main attraction for your BBQ. A juicy hamburger, spiced up with jalapenos and garlic then topped with a generous helping of bleu cheese. They're quick, easy and super delicious and sure to have everyone reaching for seconds!
I know, I know, bad play on words, but I couldn't help myself since the bleu cheese on these hamburgers was just so gosh darn good! They're definitely a favorite with my husband since he'll eat anything with bleu cheese. I've found when serving them at my barbecue get-togethers, if a person doesn't care for bleu cheese, you can leave it off or add any other type of cheese and they will still be out of this world delicious.
What's the secret? I think it's the Worcestershire sauce, since we even add that to our regular hamburgers and everyone always asks for the recipe. Of course, it could also be the jalapenos as they add just the right amount of kick to the burger. However, there are several tips for grilling these red white and bleu burgers, or really any other, that will make them come out great every time.
Tips for grilling the best burgers
- The best burgers are made of ground beef no leaner than 85%. It's the fat inside the meat that makes it juicier and gives the hamburger more flavor.
- Do not add salt into the meat mixture as that will tend to dry them out while sitting in the refrigerator. Instead sprinkle on just prior to grilling.
- When forming patties, wet your hands to prevent the meat sticking to them.
- Make patties about ¾" thick to help the burger retain more moisture.
- After the patty is formed, make a shallow indentation in center, about 1" wide. This will help to avoid the burger puffing up and becoming a round ball. Doesn't fit too well on the bun that way for sure!
- Chill burgers in the refrigerator and cook them when cold. This is particularly helpful for the perfectly cooked medium hamburger.
- Cook burgers on a medium high heat grill and turn only once! It usually takes a total of about 9-11 minutes.
So get that grill going this fourth and cook up these world class, moist and flavorful hamburgers. Enjoy!
Check out more red, white and blue deliciousness
Love quick & easy recipes? Follow me on Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest & Twitter for all the latest recipe inspiration! Plus join my email list here and receive our free Awesome Appetizers e-book.
Red White and Bleu Burgers
Ingredients
- 1 lb. ground beef
- ¼ cup onion chopped
- 1-2 jalapeno peppers chopped (optional)
- 1 clove garlic or ½ teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 4 oz crumbled Bleu cheese
- 4 hamburger rolls
- Lettuce & tomato
Instructions
- Mix ground beef with onion, jalapenos, garlic, Worcestershire sauce.
- Divide into 4 portions. Form into patties, making sure to mold it enough for the meat to stick together.
- Once made, form a small depression in the center of each patty to keep the hamburger from puffing up into a round ball during grilling.
- Chill hamburgers until ready to cook.
- Preheat grill to medium high.
- Season burgers with salt and pepper and grill for about 9-11 minutes for medium doneness, turning only once halfway through.
- Sprinkle blue cheese on the top of hot burgers and remove immediately to platter.
- If you prefer your hamburger buns toasted on the grill, when there is about 4 minutes left, slice them in half and put face down on grill. You can pick them up from time to time to check on them as they can char rather quickly.
- To serve: Lay bun open on plate. Place cheeseburger on the bottom of hamburger bun. On the top of bun, place a little lettuce and a nice slice of tomato. If you have a decorative toothpick with a blue top, stick through tomato to make it a special 4th of July presentation.
Notes
- The best burgers are made of ground beef no leaner than 85%. It's the fat inside the meat that makes it juicier and gives the hamburger more flavor.
- Do not add salt into the meat mixture as that will tend to dry them out while sitting in the refrigerator. Instead sprinkle on just prior to grilling.
- When forming patties, wet your hands to prevent the meat sticking to them.
- Make patties about ¾" thick to help the burger retain more moisture.
- After the patty is formed, make a shallow indentation in center, about 1" wide. This will help to avoid the burger puffing up and becoming a round ball. Doesn't fit too well on the bun that way for sure!
- Chill burgers in the refrigerator and cook them when cold. This is particularly helpful for the perfectly cooked medium hamburger.
- Cook burgers on a medium high heat grill and turn only once! It usually takes a total of about 9-11 minutes.
