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
What Makes This Recipe So Good
Simple Cooking Tips
- Keep the blue cheese chilled before filling to help it stay inside the burger as it cooks.
- Avoid pressing down on the patties while grilling to retain their juices.
Step 1
Warm your grill to medium-high and lightly oil the grates so the burgers don’t stick. Season the ground buffalo with salt and pepper, then divide it into 8 equal balls. Use your thumb to make a deep well in the center of each ball, about halfway through. Fill each well with a tablespoon of blue cheese, then carefully seal the meat around the cheese and gently press the balls into burger patties.
Step 2
Place the patties on the grill and cook them for about 4 to 6 minutes on each side, or until they’re cooked through to your liking. If you have a meat thermometer, the internal temperature should reach 160°F (70°C). While the burgers are cooking, toast your buns and spread a little mayonnaise on the cut sides.
Step 3
Assemble the burgers by placing each patty on the bottom bun, then add a leaf of lettuce, some onion rings, and a slice of tomato. Top everything with the bun and enjoy!
