Cowboy Bison Burgers

Ingredients

• 2 (16 oz.) packages ground bison (or 2½ lbs. lean ground beef)
• 3 tbsp. McCormick Grill Mates Cowboy Rub
• 3/4 c minced red onion
• 1/4 c barbecue sauce
• 2 c shredded smoked Cheddar cheese
• 8 onion buns
• lettuce (optional topper)
• tomato slices (optional topper)
• additional barbecue sauce (optional topper)

Instructions

1. Mix ground bison (or ground beef) with McCormick Grill Mates Cowboy Rub, red onion and barbecue sauce in a large bowl.
2. Shape into 8 flat patties and cook on a well-oiled grill over medium-high heat for 5 minutes on each side, topping with 2 cups shredded smoked Cheddar cheese after turning.
3. Serve on lightly toasted onion buns with lettuce, tomato and additional barbecue sauce.