Dinner

Barbecue Beef Burger with Blue Cheese and Horseradish Recipe

ByNoah Steele November 9, 2025November 9, 2025

Introduction

This barbecue beef burger combines juicy minced beef with a touch of horseradish and garlic for a flavorful twist. For a melty surprise, optional blue cheese is nestled inside each patty, making this burger a delicious treat perfect for grilling season.

Two burgers with soft, golden brown buns sit on a light wooden board over a white marbled surface. Each burger has a green leafy lettuce base, a thick slice of red tomato, a juicy grilled beef patty, and a bright red chunky salsa topping under the top bun. In the background, there is a white bowl with chunky salsa and a white plate with grilled corn pieces. The lighting highlights the textures of the buns, lettuce, and salsa. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

400g beef mince
1 banana shallot, finely chopped

1 tbsp strong horseradish sauce
1 tsp dried mixed herbs

1 large garlic clove, finely grated
40g blue cheese (optional)

2 tsp vegetable oil
4 burger buns, split
Iceberg lettuce leaves, tomato slices and relish, to serve

Instructions

Step 1: In a large bowl, combine the beef mince, finely chopped shallot, horseradish sauce, dried herbs, and grated garlic. Season generously with salt and black pepper. Use your hands to mix and squeeze the ingredients together thoroughly until well combined and sticky.
Step 2: Divide the mixture into four equal portions and shape each into a patty about 3cm thick. If using blue cheese, press a small piece (about the size of a 50p coin) into the center of each patty and carefully pack the meat around it to enclose the cheese completely.
Step 3: Place the patties on a plate, cover, and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes or up to overnight to help them hold their shape and develop flavor.

Step 4: Prepare your barbecue by lighting the coals and waiting until they are ashen, or preheat a gas barbecue to medium heat.
Step 5: Lightly brush the burger patties all over with vegetable oil. Cook them on the barbecue for about 5 minutes until they start to char, then flip carefully and continue cooking for another 4–5 minutes for medium doneness. Cook longer if you prefer well done. Remove from the barbecue and let rest for a few minutes.
Step 6: Alternatively, fry the burgers in a pan over medium heat for 4–5 minutes on each side until cooked through. Use a probe thermometer to ensure the internal temperature reaches 70°C for food safety.

Step 7: Serve the cooked burgers in the split buns with iceberg lettuce, tomato slices, and your favorite relish or other preferred accompaniments.

Tips & Variations

For extra flavor, add a splash of Worcestershire sauce to the mince mixture.
Try swapping the blue cheese for cheddar or mozzarella if preferred.

If you don’t have a barbecue, cooking the patties in a cast-iron skillet works just as well.
Chilling the patties before cooking helps prevent them from falling apart on the grill.

Storage

Store any leftover cooked burgers wrapped tightly in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat gently in a pan over low heat or in a microwave until warmed through. Uncooked patties can be refrigerated for up to 24 hours or frozen for longer storage; thaw completely before cooking.

How to Serve

The image shows two homemade burgers on a light wooden board placed on a white marbled surface. Each burger has a soft, shiny golden brown top bun. Below the top bun, there is a layer of chunky red salsa, followed by a thick, juicy grilled beef patty with some melted cheese visible on the side. Beneath the patty, there is a slice of fresh, bright red tomato and a crisp green lettuce leaf resting on the toasted bottom bun. In the background, a white bowl filled with red chunky salsa and a white plate with grilled yellow corn on the cob are visible, adding a colorful and appetizing setting. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I make these burgers ahead of time?

Yes, you can prepare and shape the patties in advance, then refrigerate them covered for up to 24 hours before cooking. This helps deepen the flavor and saves time on the day you plan to serve them.

What if I don’t like blue cheese?

It’s absolutely fine to omit the blue cheese or swap it for a milder cheese like cheddar. The burgers will still be delicious without the cheese filling.