Thursday, August 11, 2011

BBQ Buffalo and Maple Mash

This was Jeff's birthday dinner!  I bought some ground bison (okay that is not budget friendly, but this was a special meal) from Fresh Market and wanted to make BBQ burgers.  I have never mashed sweet potatoes, but thought that would be a nice touch, so here it is...





What you will need...
  • 1 lb ground bison
  • salt and pepper
  • BBQ sauce (hickory flavor)
  • monterey jack cheese, thinly sliced
  • 3 medium sweet potatoes, diced into 1 inch cubes, with skin
  • 1 tbsp milk
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup
Bring a pot of water to a boil and add the diced sweet potatoes.  Boil until soft, about 15 minutes.  Meanwhile, heat your grill and pat out the burgers.  In a bowl, mix bison, a splash or water, and salt and pepper.  Pat out into 4 equal burgers.  Remember to make the indention in the middle of the burger with your thumb.  Brush the burgers with a small amount of BBQ sauce.  Grill the burgers over medium heat about 5 minutes on each side.  Brush BBQ sauce on after the first flip, and then the cheese with a couple minutes left.  In a bowl, add the butter, dash of salt, milk, cinnamon, maple syrup, and sweet potatoes.  Use a potato masher to mash together until desired consistency....YUM-OLA!!!

Sides to think about...great with any veggie or salad!

How many people can eat...should feed 4.

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