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Venison Burger with Blackberry Sauce and Brie

A delicious burger recipe with sweet and salty aspects on toasted brioche buns!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: dinner
Cuisine: Alaskan, American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Burger Ingredients
  • 1 shallot minced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lb ground venison (see note)
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • sea salt to taste
  • ground black pepper
  • 1/2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
Burger Add Ons
  • Blackberry Lemon Sauce (recipe in notes)
  • double creme brie
  • red onion sliced
  • arugula
  • garlic aioli
  • brioche buns

Method
 

  1. Heat a skillet with half of the oil, and saute shallots until they are translucent and soft. Set aside.
  2. Add the ground venison into a bowl and create a hole in the middle.
  3. Add the spices, salt, pepper, Worcestershire sauce, and shallots into the hole. Mix all the ingredients with a spoon or your hands till well combined.
  4. Using the same skillet you cooked the shallots, heat the remaining oil.
  5. Roll the burgers and flatten to the thickness you desire. Add to hot pan and cook for 5-6 minutes.
  6. Once you flip the burgers, add the cheese, and cover the pan with a lid to help it melt. Cook to your desired doneness.
  7. During this time, lightly toast your brioche buns.
  8. Finally, assemble your burgers. Spread the aioli on the bun. and then add your burger.
  9. Pour a teaspoon or so of the blackberry sauce on top, then top with onion and arugula.
  10. Enjoy!

Notes

You can sub for ground beef or pork if you don't have access to venison.
Blackberry sauce recipe: https://cravingtocreate.com/2020/11/11/blackberry-sauce/