Star-Spangled Burgers

May 12, 2023May 12, 20230 2

Juicy and flavorful Star-Spangled Burgers with blue cheese and peppers

by The Chefin Main

Prep

10 min

Cook

12 min

Ready In

22 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

505

Sugar

Fat

34g

These Star-Spangled burgers are perfect for any patriotic holiday, with their red, white, and blue ingredients. The peppers and blue cheese add a burst of flavor to the juicy beef patties. Not only are they delicious, but they are also quick and easy to make, making them the perfect meal for a summer barbeque or a weeknight dinner. Serve them with your favorite toppings and enjoy!

Instructions

1.	Preheat grill to high heat.
2.	In a large bowl, mix together ground beef, diced red bell pepper, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
3.	Shape the mixture into 8 large patties.
4.	Place patties onto the grill and cook for 5-6 minutes per side, or until fully cooked.
5.	During the last 2 minutes of cooking, add the crumbled blue cheese to the top of each patty and let melt.
6.	Serve on a toasted hamburger bun with your favorite toppings.

PROS

These burgers are juicy and flavorful, with a great combination of blue cheese and peppers.

They are quick and easy to make, perfect for a summer barbeque or weeknight dinner.

CONS

The blue cheese in this recipe may not be appealing to everyone’s taste buds.

The high fat content in the beef and cheese can make this meal high in calories.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While not the healthiest meal, the red bell peppers in this recipe are a good source of Vitamin C and antioxidants.
They also add a sweet and tangy flavor to the burgers.

	2 pounds ground beef
	1 large red bell pepper , diced
	2 cloves fresh garlic , minced
	1 teaspoon salt
	1 teaspoon ground black pepper
	2 packages crumbled blue cheese
	8 hamburger buns