Buffalo Burgers Aspen Style

Ingredients

• 4 pounds ground buffalo
• 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped finely
• 3 tablespoons (more or less to taste) finely chopped fresh Anaheim or poblano chiles
• 2 tablespoons canned smoked chipotle chili paste (Paste is easier to use and distributes better. Careful, this is smoked jalepeno, adjust for the amount of heat you want.)
• 2 teaspoons onion powder
• 2 heaping tablespoons rendered duck fat (can be purchased at most gourmet meat shops)

• 6 ounces chilled fresh baby spring greens
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
• Freshly ground salt and pepper
• 12 fresh dinner-sized rolls
• 2 (4-ounce logs) soft goat cheese