Ingredients
- 2 pounds ground buffalo
- 2 teaspoons salt
- ground black pepper to taste
- ½ cup crumbled blue cheese
- 8 whole wheat hamburger buns, split and toasted
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 8 leaves Bibb lettuce
- ½ red onion, cut in 1/2-inch slices
- 8 slices tomato
Why This Dish Is So Satisfying
Simple Cooking Tips
- Use a meat thermometer to cook the burger to your desired doneness safely.
- Let the patties rest for a few minutes after cooking to keep them juicy.
Step 1
Lightly heat your grill to medium-high and give the grates a quick brush with oil to keep the burgers from sticking. Season the ground buffalo meat with salt and pepper, then divide it into 8 equal portions. Take each portion and make a little well in the center with your thumb. Spoon about a tablespoon of blue cheese into the indentation, then carefully fold the meat around the cheese to seal it in. Gently press each stuffed ball down into a patty shape.
Step 2
Place the patties on the hot grill and cook them for about 4 to 6 minutes on each side, depending on how well done you like them. If you have a meat thermometer, the internal temperature should reach 160°F. While the burgers are grilling, toast your buns and spread some mayonnaise on the cut sides.
Step 3
Once the burgers are cooked, assemble your sandwiches by layering the patty on the bottom bun, then adding a leaf of lettuce, a few onion rings, and a slice of tomato. Finish with the top bun and enjoy!
