Blue Cheese Chipotle Venison Burgers

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground venison
• 1/2 cup blue cheese crumbles
• 1/4 cup diced onion
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon chipotle chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 4 hamburger buns
• Chipotle mayo, to taste

Directions

1. In a large bowl, combine the ground venison, blue cheese, onion, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, chipotle chili powder, smoked paprika, black pepper, and salt. Mix until just combined.
2. Divide the mixture into four equal portions and form into patties.
3. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat and grease the grates with oil.
4. Place the burgers on the grill and cook for about 5 minutes per side, or until the burgers reach an internal temperature of 165°F. Top with additional blue cheese, if desired.
5. Serve the burgers on toasted hamburger buns with chipotle mayo.

Interesting Facts

• Venison is a lean and healthy meat.
• Chipotle chili powder is made from dried and smoked jalapeno peppers.
• Smoked paprika is made from dried and smoked sweet peppers.