Beer and Bison Burgers with Pub Cheese
Photo: Annabelle Breakey; Styling: Kevin Crafts
How to Make It
Step 1
1
Heat grill to medium (350° to 450°). Mix bison, oats, 2 tbsp. ale, the salt, and pepper in a large bowl until just combined. Form into four 1/2-in. patties with a slight depression in the center of each to help them cook evenly. Brush with oil.
Step 2
2
Whirl garlic in a food processor until minced. Add cheeses and remaining 2 tbsp. ale and whirl until smooth.
Step 3
3
Grill burgers, turning once, until cooked the way you like, 6 minutes total for medium. In last few minutes, grill split buns, turning once, about 2 minutes total.
Step 4
4
Arrange burgers on bottom of buns and top with sprouts. Spread bun tops with cheese mixture.
Ingredients
1 pound ground bison or beef
1/4 cup quick-cooking rolled oats
1/4 cup amber ale, such as Fat Tire, divided
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 large garlic clove
4 ounces cream cheese
1 cup shredded sharp white cheddar cheese
4 whole-wheat hamburger buns
2 cups alfalfa sprouts
Directions
Step 1
1
Heat grill to medium (350° to 450°). Mix bison, oats, 2 tbsp. ale, the salt, and pepper in a large bowl until just combined. Form into four 1/2-in. patties with a slight depression in the center of each to help them cook evenly. Brush with oil.
Step 2
2
Whirl garlic in a food processor until minced. Add cheeses and remaining 2 tbsp. ale and whirl until smooth.
Step 3
3
Grill burgers, turning once, until cooked the way you like, 6 minutes total for medium. In last few minutes, grill split buns, turning once, about 2 minutes total.
Step 4
4
Arrange burgers on bottom of buns and top with sprouts. Spread bun tops with cheese mixture.
