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Spicy Blueberry Burgers

Jul 31, 2021 · 13 Comments

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This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of BUBBA burger. All opinions are 100% mine.

These Spicy Blueberry Burgers start with a juicy BUBBA burger topped with a sweet blueberry sauce, spicy jalapeno aioli, creamy feta, red onions, and fresh arugula for a perfect creamy, sweet, and savory all-in-one bite.

Front view of a spicy blueberry burger with blueberry sauce running down with fresh arugula in the backgrounf

Spicy Blueberry Burgers

One of my favorite parts of summer is when our local blueberry farm announces that their blueberries are ripe and ready to pick. And of course, one of everyone's favorite summer past times is grilling up some burgers with friends and family. I'm excited to partner with BUBBA burger to share this super fresh and fun combination of those two things in these Spicy Blueberry Burgers.

Normally, when you think blueberries, you probably think sweets like muffins and pies and cakes. But they're equally delicious when they're used in a savory dish.

These Spicy Blueberry Burgers feature 100% chuck beef BUBBA burgers, grilled to perfection, and topped with a slightly sweet blueberry sauce, quick spicy jalapeno aioli, creamy and salty feta crumbles, and some red onion for tang and crunch.

Ingredients to make a spicy blueberry burger, including fresh blueberries, feta cheese, basil, jalapenos, and burgers

What's in a Spicy Blueberry Burger?

Burger: BUBBA burgers keep this recipe super quick and simple. I recommend using their Original or Angus Beef for this recipe, both of which are gluten free, additive free, and 100% chuck beef. There's no prep work for you because they can cook from frozen on the grill (or in a skillet if you're cooking indoors today!) in just 10 minutes.

Ingredients to assemble spicy blueberry burgers including a burger on a bottom bun, red onion slices, blueberries, jalapeno, prepared jalapeno aioli, and arugula on a wooden cutting board

Blueberry Sauce: A simple, slightly sweet sauce made with lots of blueberries, and a little sugar, water, and lemon juice. This should simmer down quickly in a saucepan and be the consistency of a thick syrup or thin jam. You can use fresh or frozen blueberries for this sauce.

Jalapeno Aioli: This is a quick blender sauce that adds the spice to these burgers. You just toss all of the ingredients into a food processor or blender and blend until smooth. Then you can fold in some mayo for some extra creaminess and to thicken it back up a little. Depending on your level of spice tolerance, you can add more jalapenos if desired, or leave in the seeds for a very (and I mean VERY VERY) spicy sauce. Always taste test your jalapenos before adding more, as their spice level can vary quite a bit.

Blueberry Sauce being drizzled onto a burger with jalapenos and blueberries surrounding it.

Bun: I used brioche buns for this recipe to amplify the sweetness of the blueberry sauce a bit, but you can use plain buns, pretzel buns, or any other bun your heart desires.

Toppings: The remaining toppings for this burger are feta crumbles for saltiness and creaminess. You can also use goat cheese for the same effect. Red onions add some crunch and tang. And arugula adds some freshness.

Open face spicy blueberry burger with blueberry sauce dripping down topped with jalapeno aioli, red onion, feta, and arugula surrounded by arugula on a wooden cutting board and fresh jalapenos and blueberries.

Why Soak the Onions?

Basically, it makes the onions less pungent and more mellow. When you put the onions in water the sulfur compounds that give onion its pungent harsh flavor dissipate in the water, resulting in a milder version. The onion will still retain its characteristic flavor, just with less bite.

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Spicy blueberry burger with blueberry sauce running down with fresh arugula and blueberries behind it

Spicy Blueberry Burgers

These Spicy Blueberry Burgers start with a juicy BUBBA burger topped with a sweet blueberry sauce, spicy jalapeno aioli, creamy feta, red onions, and fresh arugula for a perfect creamy, sweet, and savory all-in-one bite.
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Course: Main
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Spicy Blueberry Burger
Servings: 6 servings
Calories:
Author: Michelle

Ingredients

  • 6 Angus Beef BUBBA burgers
  • ½ red onion thinly sliced
  • 6 brioche buns
  • 8 ounces crumbled Feta cheese
  • 1½ cups arugula

For the Blueberry Sauce

  • 1 pint fresh or frozen blueberries
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • ¼ cup water

For the Jalapeno Aioli

  • 1-2 fresh jalapenos seeded and coarsely chopped
  • ¼ cup fresh basil leaves
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ cup mayo
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  • In a large bowl of water, soak onion slices. Set aside.

For the Blueberry Sauce

  • In a medium sauce pan, add blueberries, sugar, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil over high heat.
  • Once mixture is boiling, in a separate small mixing bowl, combine cornstarch and water. Drizzle into blueberry mixture until sauce thickens to the consistency of pancake syrup. Then remove from heat and set aside to cool.

For the Jalapeno Aioli

  • Combine all ingredients except mayo and salt in a food processor or blender. Process until smooth. Stir in mayo to thicken, as needed. Add salt to taste.

For the Burgers

  • Preheat grill to medium heat.
  • Place burgers on the grill. Cook for about 5 minutes, until juices rise to the top of the burger. Flip burger, and finish cooking, until internal temperature reaches 160°F.

To Assemble

  • Place a BUBBA burger on the bottom half of a bun. Top with blueberry sauce, sprinkle with feta, place a couple onion slices on top (patted dry), and add a little arugula. Smear jalapeno aioli on the top bun before placing on top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1burger and toppings
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  1. Jess says

    July 31, 2021 at 11:51 am

    Ummm heck yeah! This is the ultimate burger!!

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  2. Tara says

    July 31, 2021 at 12:11 pm

    Such amazing flavors packed into these burgers! Definitely perfect for summer. I especially love the addition of the jalapeño aioli.

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  3. maryanne says

    July 31, 2021 at 1:03 pm

    I am so intrigued, and I love the combination of sweet, savory, and spicy all in one juicy burger! My family is going to love these!

    Reply
  4. Andrea says

    July 31, 2021 at 2:05 pm

    Wow, blueberries on a burger! Such fantastic flavors going on in this burger.

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  5. Anaiah says

    August 01, 2021 at 3:17 pm

    This was a new combination of flavors for me but I was pleasantly surprised and so glad I tried these spicy blueberry burgers! My husband loved it!!

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  6. Mairead says

    August 01, 2021 at 3:20 pm

    The wonderful flavors of summer are all wrapped up in these delicious burgers. Thank you for these out of the ordinary flavor combinations.

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  7. Sara Welch says

    August 01, 2021 at 4:18 pm

    This was such a unique and unexpected dish! Definitely everything a gourmet burger should be, and then some! Loved every bite!

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  8. Kechi says

    August 01, 2021 at 4:53 pm

    I see this burger in my future! Just wow, I love both the color and flavors of blueberry sauce on this burger. What a delight!

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  9. Pam says

    August 02, 2021 at 8:21 am

    What a fun combination! And FYI, we love Bubba burgers!!!!

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  10. Natalie says

    August 02, 2021 at 8:35 am

    Oh my... this looks amazing. I never tried anything like this in my life but I definitely want to try it now! I love that blueberry sauce, what an interesting combo of flavors. Can't wait to make this. Thanks!

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  11. Jessica says

    August 02, 2021 at 10:15 am

    The combination of sweet and savory here is EPIC!

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  12. Catherine says

    August 02, 2021 at 10:32 am

    I love blueberries in a savory setting. The sweet and spicy is a perfect balance and these burgers are delicious! I'm looking forward to making this again for my family!

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  13. Roxana says

    August 02, 2021 at 10:42 am

    That is an interesting combination. The variety of flavors and tastes sounds amazing. Pretty creative and would like to try that.

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