Beef Andouille Burgers With Asiago Cheese Recipes

BEEF AND ANDOUILLE BURGERS WITH ASIAGO CHEESE

Steps:

• Finely chop sun-dried tomatoes in processor. Blend in mayonnaise and mustard. Transfer to small bowl. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover; chill.)
• Finely chop andouille sausages in processor. Transfer to large bowl. Add beef, shallots, salt, pepper, and crushed fennel seeds. Stir with fork just until blended. Form mixture into six 1-inch-thick patties.
• Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Grill hamburger buns until golden, about 2 minutes. Transfer to platter. Brush onion slices with oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill until golden, about 7 minutes per side. Grill hamburgers to desired doneness, about 5 minutes per side for medium-rare. Sprinkle cheese over top of burgers.
• Spread cut sides of hamburger buns with sun-dried-tomato mayonnaise. Top bottom halves of buns with hamburgers, then red peppers. Top with onion slices. Cover with top halves of buns and serve.
• *Smoked pork-and-beef sausages, sold at specialty foods stores and supermarkets. Kielbasa can be substituted.

ANDOUILLE AND BEEF BURGERS WITH SPICY MAYO AND CARAMELIZED ONIONS

Steps:

• For mayonnaise:
• Mix all ingredients in small bowl. Cover and chill.
• Do ahead: Can be made 2 days ahead. Keep chilled.
• For burgers:
• Toss first 4 ingredients in large bowl. Add beef; blend gently. Shape mixture into six 1/2-inch-thick patties. Transfer patties to small baking sheet.
• Do ahead: Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.
• For onions:
• Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Toss onions and next 3 ingredients in large skillet. Place skillet on grill; cook until onions are golden, stirring often, about 25 minutes. Remove from grill; season with salt and pepper.
• Brush grill rack with olive oil. Grill buns, cut side down, until golden, about 2 minutes. Transfer buns to work surface. Grill burgers until brown on bottom, about 3 minutes. Turn over; sprinkle with cheese. Grill until burgers are cooked to desired doneness, about 3 minutes for medium. Place some onions, then burger, on each bun bottom. Top each with okra and watercress. Spread mayonnaise on cut side of bun tops; place on burgers. Serve with remaining mayonnaise.
• *Shopping tip: Look for pickled okra where the pickles and relishes are displayed.

BEEF & ANDOUILLE BURGERS WITH ASIAGO CHEESE

Steps:

• Finely chop sun-dried tomatoes in food processor. Blend in mayonnaise and mustard. Transfer to small bowl and cover and chill. Can be made up to 1 day ahead.
• Finely chop andouille sausage in processor. Transfer to large bowl. Add beef, shallots, salt, pepper and fennel seeds. Stir with fork just until blended. Form mixture into 6 patties.
• Prepare barbecue on medium high heat. Grill hamburger buns until golden brown for 2min. Transfer to plate. Brush onion slices with oil. Sprinkle with salt & pepper. Grill until golden about 7min. per side. Grill until desired doneness. Sprinkle cheese over top of burgers.
• Spread hamburger buns with sun-dried tomato mayonnaise. Top with red bell peppers. Top with onion slices. Then place hamburgers on and tops of buns.