Buffalo Burger Topping Recipes

BUFFALO BURGERS

Steps:

• Finely mince the onion and garlic. Place the ground buffalo in a bowl with the onion, garlic, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix in the Worcestershire and BBQ sauces.
• Use your hands to mix everything as if you're giving someone you like a good back rub, making sure the seasoning gets spread evenly through the ground bison.
• To form the burgers, split the mixture into equal parts and use your hands to form patties, working the meat until the patties hold together.
• Using your thumbs create a small depression in the top of the burgers; this will help them keep their shape on the grill.
• Grill the burgers on a medium to medium-high grill for 5 to 6 minutes, flip and cook for another five to six minutes or until the burgers have the desired level of doneness.

BUFFALO BEEF BURGERS

Steps:

• In a small bowl, beat butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add mayonnaise and hot sauce; beat until smooth. Set aside., Crumble beef into a large bowl; sprinkle with salt and pepper and mix well. Shape into 6 patties., Grill burgers, covered, over medium heat for 5-7 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 160° and juices run clear. , Place on rolls. Top each with 2 tablespoons Buffalo mayonnaise and 1 tablespoon each of celery and cheese.

BUFFALO CHICKEN BURGERS

Steps:

• For the burgers: Melt 9 tablespoons of the butter in a pan, then pour it into a measuring cup.
• Put the ground chicken in a bowl and add 1 tablespoon of the melted butter, 1 tablespoon of the hot sauce and the salt and pepper. Mix and form into 2 patties.
• Set a nonstick pan over medium-low heat and add the oil to the pan. Add the patties to the pan, turn the heat up to medium and cook until they are browned on the first side, about 4 minutes.
• Meanwhile, mix the remaining 8 tablespoons hot sauce into the remaining butter in the measuring cup.
• Flip the patties and put a couple tablespoons of the butter and hot sauce mixture on each. Cook another 4 minutes.
• For the blue cheese dressing: Meanwhile, mix the mayonnaise, sour cream, blue cheese crumbles, vinegar and some salt and pepper in a bowl. Taste and adjust with more vinegar, salt and pepper if needed.
• Add the remaining 2 tablespoons butter to a skillet and heat over medium-low heat until the butter is melted and the skillet is hot. Add the onion rolls cut-side down and toast until golden, about 2 minutes.
• Flip the patties again, put another couple tablespoons of the butter and hot sauce mixture on each patty and cook until the patties are cooked through, about 2 more minutes.
• Spread a little of the butter and hot sauce mixture on the top and bottom buns. Top each bottom bun with a patty, then some sliced celery, blue cheese dressing, blue cheese crumbles, celery leaves and the top buns. Serve with more blue cheese dressing and the celery sticks.

BUFFALO BURGERS

Steps:

• Preheat an outdoor grill or broiler.
• In a large mixing bowl, mix the buffalo meat, chiles, cayenne, cumin, and salt until well blended. Refrigerate until ready to use.
• Form the meat mixture into 4 large patties. Place the patties on the grill and cook until desired temperature. Season the burgers with salt and pepper to taste and place on hamburger buns. Top with roasted red peppers and Famie's Simple and Spicy BBQ Sauce.
• In a small bowl, blend the two ingredients together. Store in refrigerator.
• Yield: 12 ounces sauce

BUFFALO BURGER

Steps:

• Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
• In a large stainless steel bowl, combine the ground buffalo, salt, pepper and bread crumbs. Mix by gloved hand for approximately 20 seconds, until seasoning is evenly distributed. Pat into 6-ounce patties, and grill for approximately 5 minutes. Place burgers on buns with desired toppings and serve.

BUFFALO TURKEY BURGERS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine 1 tablespoon hot sauce, cumin, chili powder, garlic, salt and pepper. Add turkey; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into four 1/2-in.-thick patties., In a large nonstick skillet, cook burgers over medium heat 4-6 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 165°. , Serve burgers on buns with lettuce, celery, salad dressing and remaining hot sauce. Freeze option: Place patties on a waxed paper-lined baking sheet; cover and freeze until firm. Remove from pan and transfer to an airtight container; return to freezer. To use, cook frozen patties as directed, increasing time as necessary for a thermometer to read 165°.