Beef and Blue Cheese Sliders
Recipe courtesy of eMeals
Serves 12
Ingredients
- 2 red onions, thinly sliced
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese
- 2 tsp red wine vinegar
- 1 Tbsp plus 1 tsp finely chopped fresh rosemary, divided
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/8 tsp granulated sugar
- 2 lb ground beef
- 2 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups baby arugula
- 1 (12-count) pkg slider buns, split and toasted
Directions
- Cook onions, covered, in hot oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat 5 minutes or until onions are almost tender.
- Cook, uncovered, 15 minutes or until onions are browned and tender, stirring often.
- Meanwhile, stir together mayonnaise, cheese, vinegar, 1 tsp rosemary, garlic powder, and sugar in a bowl; season with salt and pepper if desired. Cover, and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Stir together beef, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, and 1 Tbsp rosemary; shape mixture into 12 (2-inch) patties. Cook patties, in batches, in a large skillet over medium-high heat 3 to 4 minutes per side or to desired doneness.
- Serve patties on slider buns with mayonnaise-cheese mixture, caramelized onions, and arugula.
Recipe Pairings
- Horse Heaven Hills
2019 Limited Release Cabernet Sauvignon
The Horse Heaven Hills AVA and Cabernet Sauvignon are a flawless match. The heat of the day brings out vibrant fruit characteristics, while cool nights ensure extensive complexity through long ripening. Sandy, powdery soils lead to a unique combination of weight and silky smoothness. - Columbia Valley
2021 Indian Wells Cabernet Sauvignon
The Indian Wells Cabernet is our warm climate ripe, jammy ‘New World’ style of Cabernet Sauvignon. This premier Cabernet Sauvignon showcases a lush texture and concentrated flavors of blackberry and black cherry.Owen Bargreen - Red Mountain
2018 Red Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon
From the smallest American Viticultural Area in size, Red Mountain wines are anything but diminutive. The wine is crafted to showcase the ripe fruit characteristics, incredible aromatics and concentrated tannins that reflect Washington state’s warmest growing region.Wine & Spirits