Fat Tuesday Burger: A Mardi Gras-Inspired Recipe

Despite having a grass fed burger line, trying out the latest Paleo recipes and our small obsession with spaghetti squash, deep down we are still #addictedtoburgers . So, when Fat Tuesday calls, we gladly oblige, with a sinfully delicious and loaded burger inspired by the French Quarter. Call it Mardi Gras #burgernirvana wrapped in a buttered bun with purple, yellow and green slaw!

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French Quarter Sauce
 1C Mayonnaise
2T Horseradish
1T Worcestershire sauce
1T Coarse-grained mustard
1T Tabasco sauce
1t Red pepper flakes
 
Combine ingredients into a small bowl and mix well. Cover and refrigerate.
 
Mardi Gras Slaw Topping
3C Prepared coleslaw mix (in the bag, without the dressing)
½C Shredded purple cabbage
½C Sliced red onion
½C Sliced yellow bell pepper
¼C Rice vinegar
1T Coarse-grained mustard
1T Fennel seed
1t Salt
1t Black pepper
½C Extra virgin olive oil
1C Crumbled blue cheese
 
In a mixing bowl, combine the coleslaw, cabbage, red onion and bell pepper. Prepare the dressing by mixing the rice vinegar, mustard, fennel, salt and pepper together, then slowly whisking in the olive oil. Add the dressing and blue cheese to the mixing bowl and carefully toss to mix.
 
New Orleans Burger Glaze
 1½C Root beer soda
1C Chili sauce
¼C Lemon juice
3T Worcestershire sauce
1½T Sugar
1T Molasses
1t Liquid smoke
½t Ground ginger
½t Garlic powder
½t Onion powder
¼t Salt
¼t Black pepper
 
In a saucepan, heat all ingredients over medium heat to a boil, stirring occasionally, then reduce to medium low and simmer until thick and yield is about one cup. Set aside. 
 
Louisiana Burger Patties
2Lbs Steakhouse Elite ground Kobe-Crafted beef
1T Tabasco
¼C Chopped green onion
2t salt
2t Black pepper
6 Deli-fresh burger buns
½C Melted butter
 
In a large bowl, mix together Steakhouse Elite ground beef, Tabasco, green onion, salt and pepper. Try not to over handle the meat for a juicier burger. Shape into six burger patties. Refrigerate covered until ready to grill.

Instructions: 
 
Prepare the French Quarter Sauce, Mardi Gras Slaw Topping, New Orleans Burger Glaze and Louisiana Burger Patties.
 
Heat grill to medium-high heat and grill each patty approximately 5-7 minutes on each side, turning once and brushing the New Orleans Burger Glaze on the cooked sides throughout the cooking process. Cook to desired doneness. Brush one more time with New Orleans Burger Glaze. Remove from heat and let sit for five minutes.
 
Meanwhile, brush buns with melted butter and grill for two minutes.
 
To assemble the burger, spread both sides of the bun halves generously with the French Quarter Sauce. Add the Louisiana Burger Patty to the bun and brush with the New Orleans Burger Glaze. Top the burger patty with the Mardi Gras Slaw. Assemble and eat!