Grilled Bison Burgers

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground bison
• 0.5 cups panko bread crumbs
• 1 large egg
• 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 4 dashes hot sauce , such as Tabasco®
• 1 pinch granulated garlic
• 1 pinch ground black pepper
• olive oil cooking spray
• 4 slices American cheese
• 4 hamburgers buns , split and toasted

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil the grate.

2. 2

   Combine bison, bread crumbs, egg, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, garlic, and pepper in a large bowl. Form into 4 patties. Place patties on a baking sheet. Cover with foil and refrigerate until chilled, about 15 minutes.

3. 3

   Spray patties with cooking spray. Cook on the preheated grill until hot and slightly pink in center, about 5 minutes per side. Top each patty with cheese slices. Continue cooking until cheese melts, about 2 minutes more. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).

4. 4

   Sandwich patties between toasted bun halves and serve.