Ground Venison Burgers

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup mayonnaise
• 1 teaspoon lime juice
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon grated lime zest
• 1/3 cup chopped green onions
• 3 tablespoons plain yogurt
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped jalapeno pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 2 pounds ground venison
• 8 hamburger buns, split
• 8 slices pepper jack cheese
• Tomato slices, optional

Directions

1. In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, lime juice, mustard and lime zest; cover and refrigerate until serving.
2. In a bowl, combine the onions, yogurt, jalapeno, salt and pepper. Crumble meat over mixture and mix well. Shape into eight patties.
3. Pan-fry, grill or broil over medium heat until a thermometer reads 160°, 3-5 minutes on each side. Serve on buns; top with cheese, mayonnaise mixture and sliced tomatoes, if desired.