GRILLED CALIFORNIA AVOCADO B-L-T BURGERS WITH CARAMELIZED CHIPOTLE ONIONS

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Categories     Beef

Yield 6 burgers

Number Of Ingredients 25

Caramelized Chipotle Onions:
1 large sweet onion, halved and thinly sliced
1 tablespoon spicy chipotle pepper sauce (recommended: Tabasco Chipotle Pepper Sauce)
1 tablespoon beef broth
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon vegetable oil or olive oil
1 tablespoon crushed fresh garlic
1 tablespoon dark brown sugar
Point Reyes Blue Cheese Spread:
6 1/2 ounces light garlic-and-herbs spreadable cheese
4 ounces blue cheese (recommended: Point Reyes) or other favorite blue cheese, crumbled
Burgers:
1 pound ground chuck
1 pound ground sirloin
1/3 cup minced sweet onion
1/4 cup zinfandel wine (recommended: Sutter Home Zinfandel)
3 tablespoons minced fresh oregano, thyme, and basil leaves (any combination)
1 tablespoon spicy chipotle pepper sauce (recommended: Tabasco Chipotle Pepper Sauce)
1 1/2 teaspoons spicy seasoned salt
Vegetable oil, for brushing grill rack
12 California avocado slices (prepare at the last minute, brushing with balsamic vinegar and sprinkling with spicy seasoned salt before grilling)
12 pre-cooked bacon slices
6 soft kaiser rolls (about 4 1/2 inches in diameter), split
Romaine lettuce leaves
6 large tomato slices, about 1/4-inch thick

Steps:

  • In a grill with a cover, prepare a medium-hot fire for direct-heat cooking. For caramelized onions, combine onion, pepper sauce, broth, vinegar, oil, garlic, and brown sugar in a 10-inch nonstick skillet with a lid. When coals are ready, place covered pan on grill rack. Cook onion mixture for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until onions are caramelized and most of liquid is evaporated. Remove pan from grill and set aside. For spread, combine spreadable cheese and blue cheese in a saucepan; cover and set aside. For burgers, place ground beef in a large bowl. Add onion, Zinfandel, herbs, pepper sauce, and seasoned salt; mix gently. Shape beef mixture into 6 round patties. Brush grill rack with vegetable oil. Place patties on grill rack, cover, and cook about 4 minutes. Turn and continue cooking until cooked to desired doneness. Meanwhile, place saucepan with cheese spread on outer edge of grill rack to warm cheese mixture just until it reaches a very soft, spreading consistency. Remove saucepan from grill and set aside. During final minutes of grilling patties, arrange avocado slices on a rimmed nonstick perforated grilling pan coated lightly with oil, and grill alongside patties for 1 to 2 minutes, turning as necessary. During final 30 seconds, add bacon slices to pan. When avocados are nicely grilled and bacon is crisp, remove from grill. When patties are cooked, remove from grill, stacking to keep warm. Place rolls, cut side down, on outer edges of grill to toast lightly. To assemble burgers, spread a generous amount of cheese spread over cut sides of rolls. On the bottom of each roll layer lettuce, a tomato slice, beef patty, caramelized onions, grilled avocado, and bacon. Add top and serve. A viewer, who may not be a professional cook, provided this recipe. The Food Network

limon ahmed
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my burgers didn't turn out as good as the ones in the picture.


Dylan Hoffman
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These burgers were amazing! I've never had anything like them before.


Stalkers Fku
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my burgers turned out really dry. I think I might have overcooked them.


Oyibo Prince
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These burgers were perfect for a summer cookout. They were easy to make and everyone loved them.


mark dy
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I would definitely make these burgers again. They were a great way to use up some leftover avocado.


Ehtisham Khan
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Overall, I thought these burgers were pretty good. They were a bit more work than I expected, but they were worth it in the end.


Josphat Wanjama
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The caramelized chipotle onions were a bit too sweet for my taste. I would probably use less sugar next time.


Thulani Xhungu
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I had some trouble finding the right avocados for this recipe. I ended up using a few different ones, and they were all a bit too ripe.


Elio Carretta
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These burgers were a bit too spicy for me, but my husband loved them. He said they were the best burgers he's ever had.


Toby Pickett
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I'm not a big fan of avocado, but I really enjoyed these burgers. The other flavors were so good that I didn't even miss the meat.


Morsalin Islam
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I made these burgers for a party last weekend, and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them!


Rasel Media
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These burgers were delicious! The avocado was a great addition, and the caramelized chipotle onions were the perfect finishing touch.


Paige Blazer
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I love the idea of using caramelized chipotle onions in these burgers. They add a smoky, tangy flavor that really takes them to the next level.


Benita njideka
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These burgers were a hit with my family! The combination of flavors was perfect, and the avocado added a creamy richness that made them extra special. I'll definitely be making these again.