Studded Buffalo Burgers

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground buffalo meat
• 4 ounces chorizo sausage
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 2 tablespoons minced onions
• 1 tablespoon minced scallion
• 1 tablespoon minced bell pepper
• 1/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs
• 1 egg
• 1 tablespoon ketchup
• 1/4 cup corn kernel, defrosted if frozen
• 1 chipotle chile in adobo, Seeded if desired and minced

Directions

1. 1

   Mince chorizo and pre cook for minutes. Heat olive oil over medium heat.

2. 2

   Cook chorizo in oil with onions, and pepper. Saute mixture till veggies are lightly softened and chorizo released some of the fat. Mix in bread crumbs . Set aside to cool. I place it in the freezer for quickness or can be made early in the day or the day before. :).

3. 3

   In a bowl add egg, ketchup, corn, chipotle pepper and cooled chorizo mixture. Add the ground beef and mix to blend ingredients.Make 4 patties placing a hole in the center of each. For even cooking and so the burgers stay even throughout. You won`t get the fat center with this method.

4. 4

   Shape patties to desired thickness.

5. 5

   Chill burgers for 1 hour to firm up.

6. 6

   Grill or broil 4-6 inches from heat source or.

7. 7

   place in lightly oiled skillet.

8. 8

   Cook 3-5 minutes per side.

9. 9

   Serve rare to medium-rare.

10. 10

    Cooking times vary based on cooking temperature and thickness of meat.

11. 11

    Optional Cheese choices a nice cheddar or monterey jack cheese.