Craving a burger that’s a step above the ordinary? Look no further than the Pioneer Woman Burger! This recipe elevates the classic American staple with a gourmet twist, featuring sweet caramelized onions, tangy blue cheese, and a zesty spicy mayo. Get ready to experience a flavor explosion that will make this your new go-to burger.
Ingredients
For the Burger Patties:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- A few dashes of Tabasco sauce
For the Caramelized Onions:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 large red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 generous tablespoons brown sugar
For the Spicy Mayo:
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- Tabasco sauce, to taste
For Assembly:
- 2 Kaiser rolls
- 1 tablespoon butter, softened
- Crumbled blue cheese
- Mixed greens
Instructions
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Prepare the Burger Patties: In a medium mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, salt, pepper, and Tabasco sauce. Mix gently but thoroughly with your hands to combine the seasonings evenly. Set aside while you prepare the other components.
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Caramelize the Onions: Melt butter in a medium skillet over low heat. Add the sliced red onions and brown sugar. Toss to coat the onions in the butter and sugar mixture. Cook over low heat for approximately 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onions are soft, sweet, and deeply caramelized. The low and slow cooking process is key to achieving perfectly caramelized onions.
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Make the Spicy Mayo: In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise and a few dashes of Tabasco sauce. Taste and add more Tabasco if you prefer a spicier mayo. Set aside.
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Prepare the Kaiser Rolls: Slice the Kaiser rolls in half. Spread each cut side with softened butter. Place the rolls face-down in a grill pan or skillet over medium heat. Grill lightly until they are just toasted and slightly firm. This will prevent the spicy mayo from soaking into the buns and making them soggy. Remove from the pan and set aside to cool slightly.
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Cook the Burger Patties: Form the seasoned ground beef into two equally sized patties. Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium to medium-low heat. Place the patties in the hot pan. Cook for about 3 minutes per side to achieve a beautiful sear, then rotate each patty 45 degrees on the same side and continue cooking for another minute or two to create those desirable grill marks. Flip the burgers and cook for another couple of minutes, again rotating 45 degrees for cross-hatch grill marks.
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Assemble the Pioneer Woman Burgers: Once the burgers are almost cooked to your desired doneness, top each patty with a generous amount of the caramelized onions and crumbled blue cheese. Allow the cheese to melt slightly from the burger’s heat. While the cheese is melting, spread the spicy mayo evenly on the cut sides of the toasted Kaiser rolls. Place a cheesy, onion-topped burger patty on the bottom half of each bun. Top with a handful of fresh mixed greens and the top half of the Kaiser roll.
Enjoy your gourmet Pioneer Woman Burger creation! This burger is perfect for a weekend cookout, a special weeknight dinner, or any time you want a burger that’s packed with flavor and a little bit fancy. The combination of sweet caramelized onions, pungent blue cheese, and spicy mayo is truly irresistible.
