Name: Bison Burgers with Cabernet Onions and Wisconsin Cheddar
Yield: 4 Servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided; 3 cups sliced onions (about 2); 3/4 cup Cabernet Sauvignon or other dry red wine; 1 pound ground bison (buffalo); 2 tablespoons chopped shallots; 1/4 teaspoon coarse kosher salt; 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme; 4 organic hamburger buns; 6 ounces sliced Wisconsin white cheddar cheese; Dijon mustard; 1 small head of escarole, leaves separated

Bison meat is very lean and is best served rare or medium-rare.

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