Southwestern Buffalo Burger

The many different components of this burger come together almost flawlessly for a near perfect burger and if you enjoy tacos, you will surely enjoy this burger. You can adjust the amount of heat by using mild, medium or hot salsa. The sauce, which is a combination or guacamole and sour cream, tops this burger off nicely flavor wise. While this recipe calls for ground buffalo, available in most grocery stores, if you can’t find it, ground beef will work as well. Like most burger recipes, this is great if you are looking to prepare a quick meal.

Yield:

Serves 3

Ingredients

1. 1lb ground buffalo
2. 2 teaspoons taco seasoning
3. 1/3 cup salsa
4. ¼ cup sour cream
5. ¼ cup guacamole
6. 3 slices jalapeno jack cheese
7. 1 small can green chilies (diced)
8. lettuce (shredded)
9. 1 tomato (sliced)
10. French fried onions
11. Hamburger buns

Directions

1. In a large bowl mix together burger, taco seasoning and salsa. Shape mixture into 3 patties. Grill burgers on medium heat on a grill for 6-8 minutes on each side.
2. Meanwhile, in a small bowl mix sour cream and guacamole. Top burgers with cheese and grill until the cheese has melted.
3. Remove burgers from the grill. To assemble – put the burger on a bun. Top with green chilies, tomato, French fried onions, and lettuce. Spread sour cream/guacamole mixture on the bottom of the top part of the bun.

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