Burger With the Blues

My DD sent me this recipe she says it is DELICIOUS. The recipe comes from Merle Ellis 'The Great American Meat Book'.Refrigeration time not included.

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Serves: 6-8

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 lb blue cheese
• 2  lbs ground beef
• 1⁄4 cup scallion, minced (white & green parts)
• 1⁄4 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
• 1⁄2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1⁄4 teaspoon  ground red pepper
• 8  hamburger buns

Directions

1. Combine the blue cheese into the ground beef.
2. Add the minced onions, Tabasco sauce, Worcestershire sauce, salt and peppers.
3. Mix lightly to combine; let stand in refrigerator for an hour or two so flavors can blend.
4. Gently press the meat into 8 patties.
5. Broil, pan fry, or grill over moderate to desired degree of doneness.
6. Serve on toasted hamburger buns. Enjoy.