Best Bison Burgers Recipe
Skip the ground beef and go for a juicy Bison Burger instead! Lean ground bison meat is actually a great protein source and it tastes delicious with some melted cheese and caramelized onions on your favorite brioche hamburger buns.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
Burgers
- 1 1/3 pounds ground bison
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Fixings
- 4 brioche hamburger buns
- 4 slices swiss cheese or cheddar cheese
- 4 slices tomatoes
- Lettuce
- Caramelized onions
- Mayonnaise or aioli
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Dill pickles
Instructions
- Sprinkle salt, pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder over ground bison in a large bowl. Gently mix together.1 teaspoon kosher salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 1/3 pounds ground bison
- Shape into patties about 4" around and 3/4" thick or slightly larger than the buns you plan to use.
- Get the charcoal briquets going for a charcoal grill or preheat your gas grill to high heat. Place bison patties onto clean, hot grates directly over the heat and grill for 2-3 minutes before flipping and grilling another 2 minutes on the other side. Top with cheese as soon as you flip the burgers so it has time to melt.4 slices swiss cheese or cheddar cheese
- Remove bison burgers from the grill and let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Add your favorite toppings and enjoy!4 brioche hamburger buns, 4 slices tomatoes, Lettuce, Caramelized onions, Mayonnaise or aioli, Ketchup, Mustard, Dill pickles
Notes
- Skillet Version: Heat 1-2 Tablespoons oil in a heavy-bottomed skillet or cast iron pan over medium-high heat. Place bison patties in the skillet and cook for 2 minutes without moving the patties. Flip and cook for another 2 minutes until medium-rare to medium.
- Air Fryer: Preheat air fryer to 370°F. Arrange the patties in a single layer and cook for 5 minutes. Flip and cook for another 2-3 minutes until done.
- Additional Mix-Ins: Some people like to add even more to their bison patties like 1-2 teaspoons of Worcestershire sauce and two tablespoons of olive oil, heavy cream, mayonnaise, or stoneground or dijon mustard as a way of adding some fat into an otherwise lean patty. Personally I have found this to be unnecessary as long as you are careful not to overcook your burgers.
- Freezing: If you have any uncooked patties, they can be wrapped tightly in plastic wrap and frozen for up to 2 months. You can even grill them direct from their frozen state - it will just take an extra minute or two on the grill.
Nutrition
Calories: 771kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 43g | Fat: 49g | Saturated Fat: 24g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 265mg | Sodium: 1098mg | Potassium: 548mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1087IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 221mg | Iron: 5mg
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