Southwest Buffalo Burger

This fantastic burger was the winner of our in-house buffalo burger cook off! We all loved it and we know you will too! 

Author

Jill O'Brien

Ingredients

• 1 - Wild Idea Premium Ground Buffalo
• 1 - tablespoon olive oil +
• 1 - teaspoon salt
• 1 - teaspoon black pepper
• 1 - teaspoon cumin
• 1 - teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 - cup pepper jack cheese, small cubes
• ½ - cup green chilies (2) roasted, peeled, coarsely chopped
• pico de gallo (recipe below)
• Jalapeno Infused Hollandaise (recipe below)
• buns of choice
• 1¼ - cup finely diced cherry tomatoes
• ½ - cup finely diced onion (white, red or green)
• ¼ - cup finely chopped cilantro
• 1 - tablespoon sugar
• ¼ - teaspoon cardamom
• ½ - teaspoon each: coriander, cumin, salt & pepper
• juice of 1 lime
• pinch of cayenne (optional)
• 2 - organic eggs, yolks only
• ½ - teaspoon coarse mustard
• ½ - teaspoon garlic, chopped
• 2 - tablespoons lemon juice
• ½ - teaspoon black pepper
• 1 - jalapeño, roasted, peeled and seeded
• 1 - stick salted organic butter, melted

Directions

1. Mix meat, olive oil, spices, cheese and chili’s together in bowl with hands and portion into desired patty size.
2. Refrigerate for ½ hour to assist with binding.
3. Preheat clean grill to 500°+.
4. Brush burgers with a little extra olive oil and place burgers on hot grill, grilling 2 minutes each side. Keep grill lid closed.
5. Brush with olive oil and grill ½ minute each side to give burger a bit of a crust. Serve on buns and top with Pico de Gallo and Jalapeno Hollandaise!
6. Toss all ingredients together. Season to taste.
7. Place all ingredients in blender and puree.
8. With blender going, slowly add melted butter. Blend until mixture becomes thick.
9. Place leftover hollandaise in container and store in refrigerator for up to 5 days. Use as a spread on sandwiches or as a dip for crudités.