On the 11th day of BBQ my sweet love made for me…

Smoky Buffalo Burger

Flavor bison with smoked cheese and smoky Gayle’s BBQ Sauce. Instead of being melted on top, cheese is used  to season the meat—adding moisture and smoky flavor inside the burger. Wild rice bulks up the serving size (and adds vitamins and minerals), while keeping it lean. Plus the flavor and chewy texture are a wonderful complement to the meat. If you can’t find buffalo in your store, substitute 90%-lean ground beef.

4 servings

Total Time: 40 minutes

Ingredients
1 pound ground bison (or substitute lean beef)
1/2 cup cooked wild rice
1/2 cup shredded smoked cheese, such as Cheddar, Gouda or mozzarella
2 tablespoons Gayle’s Chipotle BBQ Sauce, divided
1 tablespoon paprika
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon minced garlic
3/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup low-fat mayonnaise
1 tablespoon sweet pepper relish, or pickle relish
2 teaspoons prepared horseradish
4 whole-wheat hamburger buns, toasted
4 slices tomato
4 thin slices sweet onion

Preparation
1.Preheat grill to medium.
2.Place meat, rice, cheese, 1 tablespoon Gayle’s BBQ Sauce, paprika, mustard, garlic, pepper and salt in a large bowl. Gently combine, without overmixing, until evenly incorporated. Form into 4 equal patties, 1/2 to 3/4 inch thick.
3.Combine the remaining 1 tablespoon BBQ Sauce, mayonnaise, relish and horseradish in a small bowl.
4.Oil the grill rack. Grill the burgers until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the center registers 155°F, 5 to 6 minutes per side.
5.Assemble the burgers on buns with the BBQ mayonnaise sauce, tomato and onion.