Blue Cheese Burgers with Caramelized Onions • St. Francis Winery & Vineyards

Ingredients

• Pair with Merlot
• Preheat a grill to medium-high heat
• Melt the butter in a sauté pan over medium heat, add the diced onions, and cook until caramelized, stirring often about 10-12 minutes; remove from pan and keep warm.
• Season the ground sirloin with salt and black pepper. Mix with your hands and form 4 6oz. patties.
• Place on preheated grill. Cook for about three minutes per side for medium or to the desired temperature.
• When burgers are almost done add the onions then top with the blue cheese to melt while the burger is finishing.
• Remove to a platter when finished.
• Cut the buns in half and toast briefly on the grill, add the finished burgers to the buns and serve immediately.