Wild Idea Buffalo Recipe of the Week - Southwest Burger

Another great Buffalo Burger idea from Jill O'Brien of Wild Idea Buffalo. It's the Southwest Burger with a Jalapeno infused Hollandaise!

Southwest Burger *The winner and favorite in our buffalo burger cook off!

(makes 3 to 4 burgers or 8 to 10 sliders)

Ingredients: Southwest Buffalo Burger

1 1 lb. Wild Idea Ground Buffalo
1 Tb. olive oil +
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. black pepper
1 tsp. cumin
1 tsp. garlic powder
1 cup pepper jack cheese, small cubes
½ cup (2) green chili’s, roasted, peeled coarse chopped
Pico de Gallo
Jalapeno Hollandaise
Buns of choice



Preparation:

1.)   Mix meat, olive oil, spices, cheese and chili’s together in bowl with hands and portion into desired patty size.
2.)   Refrigerate for ½ hour to assist with binding.
3.)   Preheat clean grill to 500*+.
4.)   Brush burgers with a little extra olive oil and place burgers on hot grill, grilling 2 minutes each side. Keep grill lid closed.
5.)   Brush with olive oil and grill ½ minute each side to give burger a bit of a crust.

Serve on buns and top with Pico de Gallo and Jalapeno Hollandaise! Accompany with *Tequila, Lime Buffalo Chips. *Recipe included with purchase.



Pico de Gallo (makes 2 cups)

Ingredients:

1¼ cup finely diced cherry tomatoes
½ cup finely diced onion, white, red or green
¼ cup finely chopped cilantro
1 Tb. sugar
¼ tsp. cardamom
½ tsp. each: coriander, cumin, salt & pepper

Juice of 1 – Lime

*optional: pinch of cayenne

Toss all ingredients together. Season to taste.



Jalapeno infused Hollandaise

Ingredients:

2 organic eggs, yolks only
½ teaspoon coarse mustard
½ teaspoon garlic, chopped
2 tablespoons lemon juice
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 Jalapeno, roasted, peeled and seeded
1 stick salted organic butter, melted

1.)   Place all ingredients in blender and puree.
2.)   With blender going, slowly add melted butter. Blend until mixture becomes thick.

Place leftover hollandaise in container and store in refrigerator for up to 5 days. Use as a spread on sandwiches or as a dip for crudités.


http://wildideabuffalo.com/2013/southwest-burger/

1 lb. Ground Round, 99% Lean
We use the Top Round and the Sirloin Tip cuts and remove all visible fat, for this super lean meat. It is rich and dark in taste and color. Substitute for any of your favorite ground dishes. Also, delicious for the popular Lebanese dish, kibbeh (pictured) - recipe with purchase. 1 lb. Package


http://buy.wildideabuffalo.com/collections/a-la-carte/products/1-lb-ground-round-99-lean