Andouille and Beef Burgers with Spicy Mayo and Caramelized Onions

Andouille and Beef Burgers with Spicy Mayo and Caramelized Onions
Andouille and Beef Burgers with Spicy Mayo and Caramelized Onions
Prolific cookbook author James McNair has been chief judge of Sutter Home Winery's burger cook-off since it began in Napa in 1990. One of his books, Build a Better Burger, includes every winning recipe. Some past winners — and McNair's Louisiana roots — inspired the burger here.
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  • Served Person: Makes 6
Cajun/Creole Beef Citrus Garlic Onion Pork High Fiber Backyard BBQ Dinner Blue Cheese Summer Tailgating Grill Grill/Barbecue Bon Appétit Peanut Free Soy Free
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 3/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
  • 1 tablespoon golden brown sugar
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • Carbohydrate 45 g(15%)
  • Cholesterol 133 mg(44%)
  • Fat 65 g(100%)
  • Fiber 5 g(21%)
  • Protein 46 g(91%)
  • Saturated Fat 18 g(91%)
  • Sodium 1315 mg(55%)
  • Calories 937

PreparationFor mayonnaise: Mix all ingredients in small bowl. Cover and chill. Do ahead: Can be made 2 days ahead. Keep chilled. For burgers: Toss first 4 ingredients in large bowl. Add beef; blend gently. Shape mixture into six 1/2-inch-thick patties. Transfer patties to small baking sheet. Do ahead: Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill. For onions: Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Toss onions and next 3 ingredients in large skillet. Place skillet on grill; cook until onions are golden, stirring often, about 25 minutes. Remove from grill; season with salt and pepper. Brush grill rack with olive oil. Grill buns, cut side down, until golden, about 2 minutes. Transfer buns to work surface. Grill burgers until brown on bottom, about 3 minutes. Turn over; sprinkle with cheese. Grill until burgers are cooked to desired doneness, about 3 minutes for medium. Place some onions, then burger, on each bun bottom. Top each with okra and watercress. Spread mayonnaise on cut side of bun tops; place on burgers. Serve with remaining mayonnaise. *Shopping tip: Look for pickled okra where the pickles and relishes are displayed.

PreparationFor mayonnaise: Mix all ingredients in small bowl. Cover and chill. Do ahead: Can be made 2 days ahead. Keep chilled. For burgers: Toss first 4 ingredients in large bowl. Add beef; blend gently. Shape mixture into six 1/2-inch-thick patties. Transfer patties to small baking sheet. Do ahead: Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill. For onions: Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Toss onions and next 3 ingredients in large skillet. Place skillet on grill; cook until onions are golden, stirring often, about 25 minutes. Remove from grill; season with salt and pepper. Brush grill rack with olive oil. Grill buns, cut side down, until golden, about 2 minutes. Transfer buns to work surface. Grill burgers until brown on bottom, about 3 minutes. Turn over; sprinkle with cheese. Grill until burgers are cooked to desired doneness, about 3 minutes for medium. Place some onions, then burger, on each bun bottom. Top each with okra and watercress. Spread mayonnaise on cut side of bun tops; place on burgers. Serve with remaining mayonnaise. *Shopping tip: Look for pickled okra where the pickles and relishes are displayed.