Rosemary Bison Burger topped with Goat Cheese, Avocado and Adobo sauce

I made these last night for the guys and we gobbled them up so fast that I forgot to take a photo. Heh! I can guarantee you though, they looked and tasted! divine. These burgers are easy on the stomach. Bison is lean but flavorful, rich in nutrients, and typically free range (grass fed). I don't really eat meat but I love the occasional bison burger. The goat cheese adds creaminess with a subtle tang in conjunction with the sliced buttery avocado, which is loaded with belly-slimming monounsaturated fat. You can even make this dish gluten free by omitting the bun or purchasing gluten free buns at your local health food store. For those with milk sensitive tummies like myself, goat's milk products are a delicious alternative. You see, the fat globules in goat's milk are much smaller than those of cow's milk so it's much easier to digest! Moreover, goat's milk contains quite a bit less lactose than cow's milk so it's less likely to irritate lactose sensitive folks. To read more about the advantages of goat's milk check out this article.

This recipe serves 4

You'll need:

1 lb of grass fed ground bison meat

2 long sprigs of fresh rosemary, destemmed and chopped

4 cloves of minced garlic

italian seasoning

fine sea salt

pepper

dried lemongrass

2-4 ounces of creamy goat cheese (chevre), chilled

1 firm but ripe avocado, sliced

red onion, thinly sliced (optional)

4 buns

chipotle adobo sauce (the tomato sauce that chipotles are packed in)

mayonnaise or whole grain mustard

Let meat sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes prior to using. Transfer to bowl and add in about a teaspoon of salt, pepper and italian seasoning to taste, dried lemongrass, minced garlic and chopped rosemary. Knead to combine and form into 4 patties.

Heat skillet on medium high heat and cook for about 3 minutes on each side for medium well doneness. Do not press down on burger with spatula or all its juices will seep out and you'll be left with a dry, chewy burger!

When burgers are almost done cooking slice or crumble goat cheese and place on top of each patty.

Dress buns with a smear of adobo sauce, mayo and/or whole grain mustard and assemble burger, topping with a few slices of avocado and red onion. Serve with a fresh green salad if desired.