Modified Texas Hold-Ums (Rachel Ray recipe)

1 pound ground buffalo
1/4 medium onion, diced
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 whole green chiles, diced
2-3 tablespoons Saltgrass 7-Steak Spice (if not available in your area, then some type of steak seasoning)
1-2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1.5 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon balsamic or white vinegar
1 teaspoon black pepper
1-2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes (or ground red pepper or cayenne)
1 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon ketchup
1 cup fat free, shredded cheddar cheese (1/4 c. per burger)
4 small, whole wheat buns, toasted
Lettuce, any kind (optional)
Tomato slices (optional)
Pickle slices (optional)
Yellow mustard (optional)
Ketchup (optional)

Put all ingredients including the first mention of ketchup into a bowl and mix with your hands. Flatten in bowl (like one big patty) and then score the meet into quarters. Mold each quarter into desired patty size. Grill for 2-3 minutes on each side. When almost done on second side, top each burger with 1/4 cup of the shredded cheese. While cheese is melting, toast buns. Assemble burgers with optional ingredients to each person's taste.

Serving Size: Makes 4 servings

Number of Servings: 4

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user SERENEREDHD.