Bleu Cheese Sportsman Steaks

This recipe is my version of one of our favorite dishes from a local restaurant here in Nashville - the Sportsman's Grill.  This dish is not on the menu, but it's frequently listed on the chalkboard of daily specials.  It's basically a hamburger steak covered with bleu cheese, and it is delightful.  Just last week we went to the Sportsman's for dinner with every intention of ordering this steak.  Sadly, a torrential downpour and lightning storm ruined our plans.  The power went out before we could place our order, so we had to have dinner elsewhere.  I love to recreate meals I've had at restaurants, so I decided to give this one a try.  Making restaurant meals at home is a lot cheaper and a LOT more figure friendly, so it's a win-win!  Here is how my version stacks up against the original:

Original:  ground chuck, covered with regular bleu cheese, fried with added fat/grease, seasoned with sodium-heavy condiments

My version:  ground sirloin, with reduced fat bleu cheese, grilled using no added fat/grease, seasoned with fresh garlic, onion, and low-sodium condiments.

Both are delicious, but only one will keep you on track.  I hope you like this as much as we do!

Bleu Cheese Sportsman Steaks

1.25-1.5 lb ground sirloin
1/4 large sweet onion, finely diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2-3 Tbsp Dale's seasoning (I used reduced sodium)
2-3 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce (reduced sodium, again)
Salt, pepper, and burger seasoning of your choice, to taste
Bleu cheese crumbles (I used reduced fat)

Combine all ingredients except for bleu cheese and allow to marinate in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.

Form into four patties.  Grill (or cook in large skillet) until done to your liking.

Top each patty with bleu cheese crumbles, and cover for 2 minutes,  or until cheese is melty.  Serve immediately.  Enjoy!

Makes 4 servings.