Ingredients
1 cup mayonnaise1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese1/4 cup ketchup3 tablespoons tomato paste1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon pepper3 pounds ground beef8 hamburger buns, split8 lettuce leaves24 cooked bacon strips8 slices tomato, optional
Preparation
In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, cheese and ketchup. In a large bowl, mix tomato paste, salt and pepper. Add beef; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into eight 3/4-in.-thick patties.
Grill burgers, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat 5-8 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 160°.
Serve burgers on buns with sauce, lettuce, bacon and, if desired, tomato.
