Cherry Basil Beet Bison Burgers

Cherry Basil Beet Bison Burgers 

1 lb. organic ground beef (85% lean works best) – grass-fed is good too
1 cup fresh sweet cherries, pitted and chopped
1/4 cup fresh basil, thinly sliced
1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper
1/4 tsp. sea salt
1/8 tsp. fresh ground pepper
2 oz. smokey blue (bleu) cheese, broken into small chunks (optional)

 

Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.

Combine all the ingredients and gently mix together for uniformity, careful not to break the cherries or smear the cheese everywhere.
Form into 3-4 equal patties.

Grill each burger for about 3-5 minutes. Flip. Cook an additional 3-4 minutes, until medium, medium-rare.

 

Serve atop fresh spinach (or a bun), as well as alongside Butter Basil Roasted Beets and Cherries.**

 

**Butter Basil Roasted Beets & Cherries

3 large beets
1 Tbs. Kerrygold butter
1 tsp. honey
2 tsp. fresh basil, thinly sliced
sea salt and pepper
1 cup fresh cherries, pitted and chopped

 

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. 

 

Clean and scrub the beats well. Cut into 1/2″ chunks.

Combine with butter, honey, fresh basil, and plenty of salt and pepper. 
Roast, uncovered, in a glass baking dish, for about 40 minutes, stirring every so often, until the beets are soft. Add the cherries and roast for an additional 5-10 minutes.