RANGE BURGERS

Ingredients

• 1 lb (0.5 kg) lean ground beef
• 1/2 lb (0.25 kg) lean ground pork
• 1/2 lb (0.25 kg) lean ground bison
• 1/4 cup panko
• 3 tbsp Our Signature Steak Spice or steak spice seasoning
• 1 1/2 tbsp whole grain mustard
• 1 large egg
• 8 hamburger buns
• Toppings: Sautéed mushrooms, cooked bacon slices, Swiss cheese slices and Thousand Island salad dressing

Directions

1. Combine beef, pork, bison, panko, Our Signature Steak Spice, mustard and egg. Shape mixture into 8 patties. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to 4 hours.
2. Preheat natural gas barbecue on medium heat for 10 - 15 minutes.
3. Grill patties until completely cooked, about 8 minutes per side. Serve in buns with toppings.

Ingredients

• ​1 tbsp fennel seed
• 1 tbsp pink peppercorns
• 2 tbsp chili powder
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp celery seed
• 1/2 tsp turmeric
• 1/4 tsp ground ancho chile pepper

Yield: 1/3 cup

Directions

1. Place fennel and peppercorns in a small frypan. Cook over low heat, stirring frequently, until lightly toasted and fragrant, about 4 - 6 minutes.
2. Transfer fennel and peppercorns to a coffee grinder or mini food processor. Add chili powder, garlic powder, paprika, salt, celery seed, turmeric and ancho chile pepper; grind until blended. Alternatively, spices may be ground together using a mortar and pestle.
3. Store in an airtight container in a cool dry place. Use as a rub on beef or as a seasoning. Makes about 1/3 cup.