Missouri Show-Me State Venison Burgers

Introduction

Get ready to experience the bold flavors of Missouri with these Show-Me State Venison Burgers. Made with ground venison mixed with Worcestershire and spices, then seared over the blazing-hot Arteflame center grill grate, these burgers are juicy, flavorful, and perfect for grilling enthusiasts. Topped with caramelized onions, this recipe will bring out the best in wild game meat.

Ingredients

• 2 lbs ground venison
• 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• Salt and black pepper, to taste
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 large onion, thinly sliced
• 4 burger buns
• Optional toppings: cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickles

Instructions

Step 1: Fire up the Arteflame grill

1. Pour vegetable oil on three paper napkins and place them in the grill.
2. Stack firewood over the napkins and light the paper.
3. Let the grill heat up for about 20 minutes.

Step 2: Prepare the venison patties

1. In a bowl, mix ground venison with Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
2. Form the mixture into 4 evenly sized patties.

Step 3: Caramelize the onions

1. Place sliced onions and 1 tbsp butter on the flat top griddle near the center.
2. Cook, stirring occasionally, until caramelized and golden brown (about 10 minutes).
3. Move onions to a cooler zone on the griddle to keep warm.

Step 4: Sear the burgers

1. Place venison patties on the center grill grate to sear for 1-2 minutes per side.
2. Once well-seared, move them to the flat top griddle to finish cooking.
3. Use a meat thermometer and remove the patties when they are 15°F below the desired internal temperature (target 130°F for medium-rare, 140°F for medium).

Step 5: Toast the buns

1. Butter the burger buns and place them on the griddle until toasted.

Step 6: Assemble and serve

1. Place the cooked patties on the toasted buns.
2. Top with caramelized onions and any additional toppings.
3. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Tips

• For extra juiciness, mix ground venison with a little ground pork or beef.
• Always let the venison patties rest for at least 5 minutes before serving.
• Adjust the grill zones to control cooking temperature efficiently.

Variations

• Cheesy Venison Burger: Add a thick slice of smoked cheddar cheese while on the griddle.
• Spicy BBQ Venison: Mix in 1 tbsp BBQ sauce and a pinch of cayenne for a smoky kick.
• Mushroom Swiss: Sauté mushrooms on the griddle and top the burger with Swiss cheese.
• Bacon Lover's Burger: Grill bacon on the griddle and pile it high on the burger.
• Italian Herb Burger: Add dried oregano and basil to the venison mix.

Best Pairings

• Grilled corn on the cob with butter
• Sweet potato fries cooked on the griddle
• Cold, crisp Missouri craft beer

Conclusion

Using the Arteflame grill ensures these Missouri Show-Me State Venison Burgers come out perfectly seared, juicy, and packed with bold flavors. Whether you're cooking for family or friends, this recipe is sure to impress!