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Ground Venison Burgers

SUBMITTED BY: Jerry Honeyager 

"Even folks who aren't fans of venison will enjoy these zippy burgers, deliciously topped with pepper cheese and a cool lime-mustard mayonnaise. 'My son, who's an avid hunter, gave me this super recipe,' says Jerry Honeyager of North Prairie, Wisconsin."
RECIPE RATING:
This recipe has been rated 19 times with an average star rating of 4.8
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PREP TIME  15 Min
COOK TIME  15 Min
READY IN  30 Min

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INGREDIENTS

  • 1/3 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon grated lime peel
  • 1/3 cup chopped green onions
  • 3 tablespoons plain yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped jalapeno pepper*
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 pounds ground venison
  • 8 hamburger buns, split
  • 8 slices Pepper Jack cheese

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, lime juice, mustard and lime peel; cover and refrigerate until serving.
  2. In a bowl, combine the onions, yogurt, jalapeno, salt and pepper. Crumble meat over mixture and mix well. Shape into eight patties. Pan-fry, grill or broil until meat is no longer pink. Serve on buns; top with cheese and mayonnaise mixture.

FOOTNOTE

  • When cutting or seeding hot peppers, use rubber or plastic gloves to protect your hands. Avoid touching your face.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.84 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 23, 2008 by jmarie617 
If I could give this 10 stars.. I would. For the FIRST time in my history with this website I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.84 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 9, 2006 by Ronnie 
Very tasty. I adore venison, but sometimes find it dry beacuse there is so little fat in it. ... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.84 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 21, 2008 by Bridget 
This is our FAVORITE burger recipe, ever! It's great with ground turkey and lean beef too. We... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.84 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 25, 2007 by Tynie 
One of the best burgers I've ever had, I used ground bison instead, I also used whole wheat... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.84 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 28, 2008 by melissa 
the lime must be the key, this was wonderful! i did add a few extra spices, but i don't think... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.84 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 1, 2008 by ESPALIER 
I have quite a wide variety of taste-buds in my family including 4 teenagers and everyone... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.84 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 3, 2008 by KRISTLE 
This was a great recipe! I am always looking for ways to take away the gamey taste of venison... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.84 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 29, 2008 by Susan 
These were not gamey. We cooked for 8 to 9 minutes on the George Forman grill for 1/2" thick... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.84 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 7, 2009 by Lisa Clay 
These burgers are awesome!! My fiance and I have enjoyed them numerous times! I make it just... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.84 star rating.
Reviewed on May 4, 2009 by Big N Tasty 
WOW, fantastic burgers! My wife even commented that these were probably one of the best... MORE

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