Shelly's Recipe

CHEDDAR-STUFFED BUFFALO BURGERS

Category: Burgers

1 lb ground buffalo meat (or lean ground sirloin or turkey)
1 small Vidalia or other sweet onion, finely chopped (about 1/4 cup)
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1/2 tsp salt
1/8 tsp freshly ground pepper
1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese
4 English muffins, split
4 romaine lettuce leaves, trimmed
4 tomato slices

In a medium bowl, combine the buffalo, onion, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper; mix well to combine. Divide and shape the mixture into 4 balls. With your finger make a deep indentation into each ball. Fill each hole with 2 tbsp of the cheese. Pinch the meat closed to cover the cheese and shape each ball into a 3/4 inch-thick patty.

Toast the English muffins. Spray a nonstick skillet with nonstick spray and heat over medium-high heat. Cook burgers 3 to 4 minutes per side for medium-rare. Place the English muffin bottoms on 4 plates. Top each with 1 lettuce leaf, 1 tomato slice, and a burger. Place the muffin tops on each burger. Serves 4 TIP: Because ground buffalo is so lean, cook the burgers no further than medium or you will end up with a dry patty.