Buffalo can be a bit dry as it is so lean. Adding in a source of fat, preferably healthy fat like olive oil, avocado etc, will ensure good tasty, moist burgers. I just pulled out what I had in the fridge-some scallion, avocado and blue cheese-and whipped up some quick, mid-week burgers.
Buffalo Burgers with Blue Cheese, Avocado and Scallions; makes four 4 oz patties
Approximately 257 cal, 0.75 grams carbs, 15.5 grams fat, 27 grams protein per patty
Ingredients:
1 lb ground Buffalo 10% fat or less
2 oz blue cheese (I used gorgonzola dolce)
1 ½ TBSP very ripe avocado
½ cup finely chopped scallion (light green and white parts)
Pepper
Cooking spray
Method:Combine all ingredients except pepper and cooking spray. Form into four 4 oz patties. Top with pepper and spritz lightly with cooking spray.
Grill on Medium high, direct heat for 5-7 minutes (medium-medium well done). Let rest for a few minutes before serving.
Grill on Medium high, direct heat for 5-7 minutes (medium-medium well done). Let rest for a few minutes before serving.
Enjoy! You can substitute goat cheese or feta cheese; or mix in a TBSP of olive oil and then top with cheddar or Swiss.
We love Wild Idea Buffalo Burgers that are available via bulk ground buffalo, or 3- or 4-pre-formed patties to the pound. I have found that if you time the defrosting so that they are not quite thawed, they cook in 2 minutes per side on the grill (for medium rare)and are moist and juicy--no need to add extra fat. But it would be hard for me to resist any burger with both avocado + blue cheese!
ReplyDelete@Brit-Amen to that-it is a great combo! I'm thinking next time of leaving out the scallions and topping with caramelized onions...heaven!
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