The Blarney Burger

Health score
22%
The Blarney Burger
45 min.
4
777kcal

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This Blarney Burger recipe is a delicious twist on the classic burger. With a mouthwatering combination of ground sirloin, Irish whiskey, and gorgonzola, these burgers are packed with flavor. The addition of sweet onion, garlic, and a touch of salt and pepper enhances the taste even further. The real star of this recipe, however, is the Irish mustard sauce. This unique sauce adds a tangy and slightly sweet kick to the burger, taking it to the next level. Toasted Hawaiian rolls, brushed with a gorgonzola butter-wash, provide the perfect balance of flavors and textures.

These burgers are perfect for a summer cookout or a cozy dinner at home. They're easy to prepare and cook, taking just 45 minutes from start to finish. The result is a juicy and flavorful burger that will impress your family and friends. The nutrition facts and properties of this recipe are also impressive, with a good balance of protein, fat, and carbohydrates. So, if you're looking for a new burger recipe to try, the Blarney Burger is a must-add to your repertoire. It's sure to become a favorite!

Ingredients

  • pounds ground sirloin 
  • 0.3 cup irish whiskey 
  •  eggs 
  • 0.5 cup onion diced sweet
  • tablespoon garlic fresh
  • 0.5 cup gorgonzola (set aside 1 tablespoon)
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.5 teaspoon pepper 
  • tablespoons butter 
  • cup cabbage shredded
  •  hawaiian rolls 
  • tablespoons frangelico 
  • tablespoons frangelico 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • sauce pan
  • whisk
  • grill
  • microwave

Directions

  1. Irish Mustard Sauce: 1 tbsp cornstarch, 2 tsp sugar, 1 tsp dry mustard, 1/2 tsp salt, 1 cup water, 1 tbsp butter, 1/4 cup vinegar, 1 tsp horseradish, 2 egg yolks, beaten. Put all ingredients in a sauce pan over medium heat. Continue whisking until smooth and thickened to consistency of pudding.
  2. Gorgonzola Butter-Wash: In a microwave safe bowl, add remaining tablespoon of Gorgonzola crumbles and 2 tablespoons of butter and melt.
  3. Whisk together to create a Gorgonzola butter-wash.
  4. Brush Gorgonzola butter-wash on the inside of the top & bottom buns and toast on the upper or outer edges of grill. Once rolls are lightly toasted, remove.
  5. Mix first 7 ingredients together thoroughly then add salt & pepper. Form patties and pat together well.
  6. Cook meat over medium heat - be sure to coat grill with non-stick spray.
  7. Cook about 8-10 minutes on each side.
  8. Set meat on bottom bun and spoon Irish mustard sauce on top of meat patty.
  9. Add shredded cabbage and fold top and bottom together.

Nutrition Facts

Calories777kcal
Protein28.25%
Fat57.5%
Carbs14.25%

Properties

Glycemic Index
62
Glycemic Load
13.56
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
29.954347826087%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
46.69mg
Delphinidin
0.02mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.02mg
Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.02mg
Kaempferol
0.23mg
Myricetin
0.3mg
Quercetin
3.02mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:777.14kcal
38.86%
Fat:46.55g
71.61%
Saturated Fat:20.26g
126.62%
Carbohydrates:25.94g
8.65%
Net Carbohydrates:24.42g
8.88%
Sugar:5.14g
5.71%
Cholesterol:220.79mg
73.6%
Sodium:883.86mg
38.43%
Alcohol:5.31g
29.5%
Protein:51.46g
102.92%
Vitamin B12:5.29µg
88.16%
Selenium:53.56µg
76.51%
Zinc:11.1mg
74.02%
Vitamin B3:12.64mg
63.2%
Phosphorus:525.35mg
52.53%
Vitamin B6:0.95mg
47.61%
Iron:6.75mg
37.48%
Vitamin B2:0.6mg
35.36%
Potassium:863.95mg
24.68%
Vitamin B1:0.37mg
24.37%
Manganese:0.4mg
20.07%
Calcium:197.28mg
19.73%
Folate:73.2µg
18.3%
Vitamin C:14.83mg
17.97%
Vitamin B5:1.73mg
17.33%
Magnesium:61.72mg
15.43%
Vitamin K:14.88µg
14.17%
Copper:0.24mg
11.95%
Vitamin A:592.59IU
11.85%
Vitamin E:1.3mg
8.67%
Fiber:1.53g
6.11%
Vitamin D:0.52µg
3.45%
Source:Foodista