Volcan Buffalo Burgers

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Ingredients:

For the volcano buffalo topping:
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, thinly sliced
3 to 4 jalapeƱo peppers, sliced
Salt and pepper
1 clove garlic, minced
1/3 cup hot buffalo wing sauce

For the burgers:
1 to 1 1/3 pounds ground beef (ground round recommended)
4 hamburger buns
Lettuce
1 tomato, sliced

Instructions:

Makes 4 servings

For the volcano buffalo topping:
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and jalapeƱos. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.

Cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are soft and translucent, about 20 minutes. Reduce heat if onions are browning. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add wing sauce and stir to combine. Simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat.

For the burgers:
Shape the ground beef into 4 patties. Season with salt and pepper. Cook or grill patties to desired doneness.

Place lettuce and tomato on the bottom half of the buns. Top with hamburger patties. Spoon volcano buffalo topping over patties. Cover with top half of buns.

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