Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
1 lb

80% lean hamburger

0.25 cup

crumbled gorgonzola

crumbled

2 tbsp

olive oil

drizzled

1 pinch

salt

to taste

1 pinch

pepper

to taste

2 piece

lettuce

sliced

0.5 cup

sliced cucumber

sliced

0.25 cup

sliced yellow onion

sliced

1 unit

roll

Step 1
~3 min

In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef and crumbled gorgonzola cheese.

Key Technique: Mixing
Step 2
~3 min

Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper to taste.

Step 3
~3 min

Gently mix the ingredients together, being careful not to overmix.

Step 4
~3 min

Shape the mixture into a ball, approximately the size of a tennis ball.

Step 5
~3 min

Pat the ball into a burger shape.

Step 6
~3 min

Drizzle more olive oil into a pan and heat over medium heat.

Step 7
~3 min

Add the burgers to the pan and cook to your desired level of doneness.

Step 8
~3 min

Place the cooked burger on a roll.

Step 9
~3 min

Top with lettuce, sliced cucumber, and sliced yellow onion.

Step 10
~3 min

Serve immediately and enjoy.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

For a more intense flavor, use aged gorgonzola.

Serve with your favorite burger toppings, such as tomatoes and pickles.

Toast the rolls for added texture.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

10 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

The burger mixture can be prepared ahead of time.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with potato wedges.

Serve with a side salad.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Fries
Coleslaw
Onion Rings

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

United States

Cultural Significance

A modern twist on the classic American burger.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Summer barbecues
Game day

Occasion Tags

Dinner Party
Casual Gathering
Summer BBQ

Popularity Score

70/100

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