(Serves 3-7; 12g total carbs per recipe)

2-Lbs. Ground Buffalo
1-Cup Horizon Organic Finely Grated Mexican Cheese Blend
½-Cup Herdez Salsa Cascera
1-Tbsp. Dash—Extra Spicy

Mix all ingredients in a large bowl. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. While oven is heating, form hamburger patties of desired thickness and place them on a large baking sheet. Bake for approximately 50 minutes, depending on desired level of doneness, flipping halfway through.

Eat and enjoy!

Afterthoughts
Feel free to substitue ground beef or ground turkey for the buffalo--it just happened to be what I had on hand. More cheese can be used, if desired. I think that these would be great with Pepper Jack, but couldn't find any shredded at the store tonight (and I was in a hurry.) Adjust salsa and spices to taste. As is, I personally think a little more could have been used...they were a little too "mild" for my personal taste. Next time, I'll try adding an additonal Tbsp. of the Extra Spicy Dash and I might throw in some chopped jalapenos.

That said, I managed to get seven good-sized (nice n' thick) patties out of this, each with less than 3 grams of total carbs. I had a couple by themselves, tonight. But I think I'll think I'll pair the rest with typical burger fixins--lettuce, tomato, pickle, etc. (I'm from TEXAS. It IS a word! ), veggies such as broccoli or green beans, or even with fried eggs.

Also, these would be great on the grill. Unfortuantely, I live an apartment and I was too lazy to drag out the ol' George Foreman. Regardless, I think they turned out nicely. Cook them as you see fit.


Try it. Adjust as necesary. Eat 'em how you please. And let me know what you think!