Buffalo Burgers with Pickled Onions and Smoky Red Pepper Sauce
Buffalo Burgers with Pickled Onions and Smoky Red Pepper Sauce is a flavorful Continental Desserts & Baking dish prepared with quality ingredients. Roast bell pepper on rack of a gas burner over high heat, turning with tongs, until skin is blackened, 12 to 15 minutes. (Or broil pepper on a broiler pan about 5 inches from heat, turning occasionally, about 15 minutes.).
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Easy Prep ≤ 4 steps · Fast & beginner friendly
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Moderate 5–8 steps · Everyday home cooking
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Expert ≥ 9 steps · Multi-step advanced prep
Ingredients Required
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Follow numbered steps for authentic taste and perfectionRoast bell pepper on rack of a gas burner over high heat, turning with tongs, until skin is blackened, 12 to 15 minutes. (Or broil pepper on a broiler pan about 5 inches from heat, turning occasionally, about 15 minutes.).
Transfer to a bowl and cover tightly, then let stand 20 minutes.
When cool enough to handle, peel pepper, discarding stem and seeds, and coarsely chop.
Purée pepper in a blender with dressing, garlic, paprika, and salt until smooth, then transfer to a bowl and chill, covered, until ready to serve.
Peel onions and trim root ends slightly, leaving onions whole, then halve lengthwise and cut halves lengthwise into 1/2-inch-thick wedges.
Insert 1 wooden pick through each wedge to hold layers together while grilling, then put onions in a bowl.
Heat vinegar, sugar, and salt in a small nonreactive heavy saucepan over moderate heat, stirring, until sugar is dissolved.
Pour pickling liquid over onions, stirring occasionally to coat with liquid, and let stand 5 minutes (onions will brighten in color), then drain onions and pat dry.
Prepare grill for cooking.
If using a charcoal grill, open vents on bottom of grill, then light charcoal.
Charcoal fire is medium-hot when you can hold your hand 5 inches above rack for 3 to 4 seconds.
If using a gas grill, preheat burners on high, covered, 10 minutes, then reduce heat to moderate.
Grill onions on a lightly oiled grill rack, covered only if using a gas grill, turning over once, until tender, about 5 minutes total.
Remove and discard wooden picks.
Sprinkle salt and pepper on both sides of burgers, then grill burgers on lightly oiled grill rack, covered only if using a gas grill, turning over once with a spatula, 5 to 6 minutes total for medium-rare.
Meanwhile, grill English muffins, turning over once with tongs, until toasted, about 3 minutes total.
Serve burgers on muffins topped with sauce and onions.
Chef's Secret Tips & Serving Pairings
- Serve hot and fresh as a wholesome vegetarian meal.
- Pairs excellently with steamed rice, flatbreads, or fresh salad garnish.