Name: Applebee's Bourbon Black and Bleu Burger (Standard)
Prep time: 18 min
Cook time: 27 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs Ground beef-80/20 blend; 1 tsp Garlic powder; 1 tsp Onion powder; 1/2 tsp Black pepper; 1/2 tsp Salt; 1/4 cup Bourbon; 2 tbsp Brown sugar; 1 tbsp Soy sauce; 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce; 4 Hamburger buns; 4 slices Cheddar cheese; 4 oz Blue cheese crumbles; 1 Large onion-sliced into rings; 1/2 cup All-purpose flour; 1/4 cup Vegetable oil-for frying

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A classic Applebee's-style burger with a bourbon glaze, bleu cheese crumbles, and crispy onion straws. This version uses readily available ingredients and straightforward techniques.

Total 45 min

Serves 4

Steps 5

Ingredients 15

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Burger Patties
1.5 lbs 680 g Ground beef-80/20 blend
1 tsp 5 mL Garlic powder
1 tsp 5 mL Onion powder
tsp 2.5 mL Black pepper
tsp 2.5 mL Salt
Bourbon Glaze
cup 60 mL Bourbon
2 tbsp 30 mL Brown sugar
1 tbsp 15 mL Soy sauce
1 tsp 5 mL Worcestershire sauce
Burger Assembly
4 4 Hamburger buns
4 slices 4 slices Cheddar cheese
4 oz 113 g Blue cheese crumbles
1 1 Large onion-sliced into rings
cup 120 mL All-purpose flour
cup 60 mL Vegetable oil-for frying

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Instructions

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Prepare the Burger Patties: In a bowl, combine all Burger Patties ingredients. Gently form into 4 patties.
Make the Bourbon Glaze: In a small saucepan, combine all Bourbon Glaze ingredients. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until slightly thickened. Remove from heat.
Prepare the Onion Straws: Toss onion rings in flour. Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Fry onion rings in batches until golden brown and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
Cook the Burgers: Grill or pan-fry the burger patties to your desired doneness.
Assemble the Burgers: During the last minute of cooking, place cheddar cheese on top of each patty to melt. Spread a generous amount of Bourbon Glaze on the top bun. Place the patty on the bottom bun, top with blue cheese crumbles and crispy onion straws. Cover with the glazed top bun and serve immediately.