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Bison Burger Recipe

Course Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine American, Southern
Keyword bison-burger, bison-burger-recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Resting time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 525kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 lb ground bison
  • 1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce OR steak sauce
  • 1/2 tsp Dijon
  • 1 tsp seasoned salt OR plain salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1 medium shallot finely diced
  • 2-3 medium cloves garlic minced
  • 6 slices yellow or white cheddar, pepper jack, colby jack, gouda or mozzarella cheese
  • olive oil and butter for frying (omit if grilling)
  • 6 kaiser rolls, buttered and grilled or toasted under the oven broiler
  • Suggested Toppings: Tomatoes, lettuce or arugala, thinly sliced onion, pickles, avocado slices, jalapenos, bread and butter pickles, pimento cheese, bacon, sauteed mushrooms. bacon jam

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, mix together bison, Worcestershire, seasoned salt, pepper, onion powder, shallot and garlic until evenly distributed.
  • Divide into 6 equal portions. (Sprinkle each side lightly with additional seasoned salt just before cooking)
  • Grilling Instructions: Heat grill to 400°F. Brush grates with oil. Grill burgers 4-6 minutes per side flipping once or until internal temperature reaches 160-165°F. Add cheese to each burger in last 2 minutes of grilling. Remove to a platter and rest for 5 minutes.
  • Stovetop Instructions: Heat 2 tablespoon oil plus 1 tablespoon butter in a 12 cast iron skillet or grill pan over high heat. Add patties, lower heat to medium high. Cook patties without crowding the pan for 4-6 minutes per side over medium high heat or until internal temperature reaches 160-165°F. Add cheese slices to each burger in the last 2 minutes of cooking. Remove to a platter. Set aside. (If cooking in batches, repeat adding 2 tablespoons oil and 1 tablespoon butter to the skillet) Remove to a platter and rest for 5 minutes.
  • Butter and toast kaiser rolls or hamburger buns. Dress bison burger with your favorite toppings.

Notes

Nutrition information doesn't include toppings.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 525kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 127mg | Sodium: 705mg | Potassium: 589mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 203IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 306mg | Iron: 6mg