Buffalo Blue Cheese Burgers on Arteflame | New York Style

Introduction

These Buffalo-style Blue Cheese Burgers celebrate the bold flavors of Buffalo, New York. Using the Arteflame Grill, we bring you a juicy, seared burger topped with creamy blue cheese, cooked to perfection using the reverse sear method. With the flat top griddle and blazing center grill grate, you'll achieve steakhouse-quality results in your own backyard—no lid, no oven, no mess.

Ingredients

• 2 lbs ground chuck (80/20 blend)
• 4 brioche burger buns
• 4 oz crumbled blue cheese
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter (softened)
• 1 tsp kosher salt
• 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 red onion, sliced thick
• Butter lettuce leaves
• 2 tbsp butter (for grilling)
• Sliced pickles (optional)

Instructions

Step 1: Get the Arteflame Grill Ready

1. Pour vegetable oil on three paper napkins and place them in the fire pit.
2. Stack dry firewood over the oiled napkins.
3. Light the napkins and allow the fire to build for about 20 minutes.
4. Wait for the center grill grate to reach searing heat (1,000°F+) and the flat cooktop to heat evenly.

Step 2: Prepare the Burger Patties

1. In a bowl, mix ground chuck with Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper.
2. Form into four equal-sized patties, slightly larger than the burger buns.
3. Make a small indent in the center of each patty to prevent puffing up when grilled.

Step 3: Sear the Patties

1. Place patties directly on the center grill grate.
2. Sear each side for 1 to 1.5 minutes until a crust forms. Do not flip more than once.
3. Move patties to the flat top griddle to finish cooking to your desired doneness.
4. Top each patty with blue cheese 2 minutes before removing from heat.
5. Remove the patties when they are 15°F below your target temp. Let rest 5 minutes.

Step 4: Toast the Buns & Vegetables

1. Butter the inside of the brioche buns and place them cut-side down on the outer edge of the flat top to toast lightly.
2. Grill sliced onions on the hotter part of the flat top. Cook for 3–5 minutes until soft and slightly caramelized.

Step 5: Assemble the Burgers

1. Place lettuce on bottom bun, followed by grilled patty with melted blue cheese.
2. Top with red onions and pickles (if using).
3. Close with top bun and serve hot.

Tips

• Use butter—not oil—for added richness and better sear results.
• Keep burgers juicy by not pressing down on the patties while grilling.
• The flat top griddle has heat zones; toast buns farther from the center for best results.
• Let burgers rest after grilling to retain moisture and let flavors settle.
• Clean-up is quick—just scrape down the flat top with a grill scraper while still warm.

Variations

1. Buffalo Wing Style: Add a splash of Buffalo wing sauce and ranch dressing to the burger for a spicy zing.
2. Bacon Blue Burger: Top the burger with crispy grilled bacon strips for added crunch and flavor.
3. Jalapeño Kick: Add grilled jalapeño slices and pepper jack cheese alongside the blue cheese for a spicy version.
4. Mushroom & Blue: Sauté mushrooms on the flat top and layer with blue cheese on the patty for a hearty, earthy blend.
5. BBQ Blue Burger: Instead of Worcestershire, mix BBQ sauce into the meat and add a drizzle on top for a smoky sweet twist.

Best Pairings

• Sweet potato fries grilled on the flat top
• Grilled corn with chili lime butter
• Homemade coleslaw
• Crisp pilsner or a hoppy IPA
• Iced tea or lemonade with a splash of ginger

Conclusion

This Buffalo New York-style Blue Cheese Burger is all about flavor, sear, and simplicity. Thanks to the Arteflame Grill, each burger is cooked with precision—perfectly charred outside, juicy inside, and bursting with bold blue cheese. Whether it’s game day or a summer cookout, this burger brings bite, personality, and just the right amount of Buffalo pride.