Entrée: United States – Blue Cheese and Caramelized Onion Juicy Lucy

Food safety reminder: Follow safe food-handling practices and use a food thermometer to verify safe internal cooking temperatures.

Serving Size: 4

Approximate Time

Prep 35 min

Cook 8 min

Additional 15 min

Total 58 min

Ingredients

1 lb (450 g) ground beef (80 / 20)
4 oz (115 g) blue cheese crumbles, divided
1 large onion, thinly sliced
1 tbsp (15 ml) butter
1 tsp (5 ml) oil
1 tsp (5 ml) Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp salt
1 / 2 tsp black pepper
4 buns
Arugula or baby spinach, to taste (optional)

Instructions

1. Cook sliced onion in butter and oil over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until deep golden and sweet, about 25–30 minutes; set aside and cool.
2. Mix Worcestershire into the beef, divide into 8 patties, and season.
3. Place a spoonful of caramelized onions and about 1 oz blue cheese on 4 patties; top with remaining patties and seal edges tightly.
4. Chill 15–20 minutes to help sealing.
5. Cook on medium-high heat 3–4 minutes per side until crusted and internal temp reaches 160°F (71°C).
6. Let rest briefly, toast buns if desired, top with fresh greens, and serve.

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