BISON BURGERS WITH MAPLE SHALLOTS

Ingredients

• 2 lb (1 kg) lean ground bison
• 3/4 cup shredded white cheddar cheese
• 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp freshly ground pepper
• 6 hamburger buns
• Maple Shallots*

Directions

1. Preheat natural gas barbecue on medium heat for 10 - 15 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, combine bison, cheese, mustard, garlic, salt and pepper. Shape mixture into 6 patties.
3. Grill patties over medium heat on natural gas barbecue until completely cooked.
4. Serve in buns with Maple Shallots.

Ingredients

• ​1 tsp canola oil
• 4 cups sliced shallots
• 2 tbsp salted butter
• 1 tbsp maple syrup
• 1/4 tsp salt

Yield: Makes 2 cup.

Directions

1. Heat oil in a large non-stick frypan over medium heat.
2. Add shallots and cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, about 8 - 10 minutes.
3. Remove from heat and stir in butter, maple syrup and salt, stirring until butter is melted.