Smoky Bison Burger

By allie5jones

Ingredients

• 1 lb. ground bison
• 1/2 c. cooked wild rice
• 1/2 c. shredded smoked cheese, such as cheddar, gouda or mozzarella
• 2 tbsp. smoky barbecue sauce, divided
• 1 tbsp. paprika, preferably sweet Hungarian
• 2 tsp. Dijon mustard
• 1 tsp. minced garlic
• 3/4 tsp. freshly ground pepper
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 1/4 c. reduced-fat mayonnaise
• 1 tbsp. sweet pepper relish or pickle relish
• 2 tsp. prepared horseradish
• 4 whale-wheat hamburger buns, toasted
• 4 slices tomato
• 4 thin slices sweet onion, such as Vidalia

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

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