Buffalo Burgers

• ground buffalo meat↗1⁄2 lb

  any ground meat will do, we prefer the flavor of buffalo

• egg↗1

  beaten

• breadcrumbs↗1⁄4 cup

  I prefer garlic & herb breadcrumbs

• onion↗1⁄4

  chopped

• mushrooms↗2

  chopped

• garlic↗1 clove

  crushed

• salt↗
• pepper↗
• lemon pepper seasoning
• hamburger buns↗2
• cheddar cheese↗2

  slices

• pickle↗
• tomatoes↗

  sliced

• lettuce↗
• mustard↗
• ketchup↗

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   In a medium bowl mix the buffalo, egg, breadcrumbs, onions, mushrooms and garlic. Mix until well blended ( I have found the easiest way to mix is with my hands - it pays to get a little messy!).

2. 2

   Season to taste with salt, pepper and lemon pepper.

3. 3

   Form into hamburger patties. Make the patties thick - almost in the shape of a meatball. The thicker they are the juicier the burger will be.

4. 4

   Cook on the grill for 8 minutes on each side. We usually soak hickory/mesquite chips and put those on the grill before the burgers for a nice smoked flavor (we use a charcoal grill). You want to be careful to not overcook these as the buffalo can dry out quickly.

5. 5

   Place cheddar cheese on burgers when there is 1 minute left.

6. 6

   Put on buns and top with your favorite toppings - tomato, pickles, lettuce, mustard, ketchup.

7. 7

   Enjoy the unique flavor of buffalo.