Bison Burgers With Cabernet Onions And Wisconsin Cheddar

Description

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.

Ingredients

• Olive Oil
• Onions
• Dry Red Wine
• Ground Buffalo Meat
• Shallots
• Kosher Salt
• Dried Thyme
• Hamburger Buns
• White Cheddar Cheese
• Dijon Mustard
• Escarole

Instructions

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