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Recipe Tags: 60 Minutes Or Less Time To Make Course Main Ingredient Cuisine Preparation North American Main Dish Beef American Dietary Low Calorie Low Carb Midwestern Ground Beef Low In Something Meat

Bison Burgers With Cabernet Onions And Wisconsin Cheddar

Bison (buffalo) meat is very lean and is a healthier alternative to beef. the cabernet onions nicely complement the burgers. From bon appetit, february 2009.

Steps

Heat 1 tablespoon oil in heavy medium skillet over medium-high heat.
Add onions , sprinkle with salt , and saut until tender and golden brown , stirring often , about 10 minutes.
Reduce heat to medium and continue to saut until very tender and well browned , about 15 minutes longer.
Add wine and cook , stirring occasionally , until liquid is absorbed , about 5 minutes.
Preheat broiler.
Gently mix meat and next 3 ingredients in large bowl.
Shape into four 1 / 2-inch-thick patties.
Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in heavy large skillet over high heat.
Sprinkle burgers with salt and pepper.
Add to skillet.
Cook until well browned , about 2 minutes per side for medium-rare.
Open buns and arrange , cut side up , on rimmed baking sheet.
Place cheese slices on bun tops.
Broil until cheese melts and bottom halves are lightly toasted , about 1 minute.
Spread bottom halves with mustard.
Top each with a few escarole leaves , then burger.
Spoon onions on top pf burgers , dividing.

Ingredients

olive oil, onions, dry red wine, ground buffalo meat, shallots, kosher salt, dried thyme, hamburger buns, white cheddar cheese, dijon mustard, escarole