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Grilled Jalapeño Stuffed Bison Burger

Grilled Jalapeño Stuffed Bison Burger

By Traeger Kitchen

A bacon-wrapped jalapeño popper stuffed inside a bison burger. You read that right. This is the definition of next level Traegering.

Prep Time

15 Minutes

Cook Time

20 Minutes

Pellets

Mesquite

Ingredients

Number of people serving

4

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Units of measurement:
main
8 Ounce cream cheese
6 jalapeño, diced
8 Slices bacon
2 Tablespoon onion, minced
2 Pound Snake River Farms Ground Beef or Bison
As Needed salt
As Needed black pepper
4 hamburger buns

Step

  • 1

    For the Filling: In a mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, jalapeños, bacon and minced onion.

  • 2

    Divide the ground bison into 8 portions and form each into a patty.

  • 3

    Put a generous spoonful of the cream cheese filling on 4 of the patties. Top with the remaining patties.

  • 4

    Dip your hands in cold water, then gently press the seams together to completely enclose the filling.

  • 5

    Reshape the patties as needed, using a light touch. Transfer to a plate and cover loosely with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for one hour.

  • 6

    Just before cooking, season both sides of the patties with salt and pepper.

  • 7

    When ready to cook, set temperature to High and preheat, lid closed for 15 minutes.

    500 ˚F / 260 ˚C

    00:15

  • 8

    Arrange the bison patties on the grill grate and cook, turning once, until the internal temperature reaches 160℉, about 20 minutes

    500 ˚F / 260 ˚C

    160 ˚F / 71 ˚C

    00:20

  • 9

    Place the burger on the bottom half of each bun with condiments of your choice and top with reserved bacon strips and pickled jalapeño slices. Enjoy!

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