Description
How to make the most delicious Bison Burger- a healthy alternative to beef because they are lower in fat and calories, and full of minerals and micronutrients. A lighter, leaner burger, that tastes amazing!
Ingredients
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- 1 pound Ground Bison
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion or shallot
- 1–2 fat clove garlic cloves, finely minced
- 2 teaspoons stone-ground or dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme (or 1 teaspoon dried thyme- or sub dried Italian herbs)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil , optional, but adds moisture.
Optional Smoky Aioli:
- 3 tablespoons Mayo
- 2 teaspoons stone-ground or dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
Burger Ingredients (optional): Serve with your favorite fixings- grilled onions, buns, mayo, mustard, bbq sauce, tomato, lettuce, fermented pickles, pickled onions, melted cheese, etc.
Serve as a Burger in a Bowl- see this Healthy Burger Bowls post for ideas.
Instructions
- Preheat grill to Medium-High heat. Alternatively, you can pan sear, see notes.
- Place the ground bison in a bowl and pull it apart with a fork.
- Sprinkle with salt, pepper, add the onion, garlic, mustard, thyme and olive oil, and mix until thoroughly combined.
- With damp hands, form into 3 or 4 patties, 3/4 inch thick, that are slightly thinner in the middle. (At this point you could wrap in parchment and refrigerate for later.)
- Grease the grill grate well. Place the patties on the hot grill, along with onions ( if grilling). Cover and give them a good sear, 3-4 minutes on each side, rotating halfway though, to give them crosshatch grill marks. Use a thin metal spatula to flip over.
- Cook to desired temperate. Burgers are cooked to medium-rare when they reach an internal temp of 140F-145F, cooked to medium at 150F, and cooked to well done at 155F-160F. Let rest 10 minutes, covered in foil.
- To make the Smoky Aioli, simply stir the ingredients together in a small bowl.
- Assemble your burgers as desired, grilling the buns if you like.
Notes
If you don’t have a grill, the bison burgers can also be cooked in a greased skillet or grill pan on the stovetop.
Because Bison burgers are lower in fat, try not to overcook or they can become dry.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 patty
- Calories: 339
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 782.5 mg
- Fat: 15.9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 16.7 g
- Fiber: 1.4 g
- Protein: 33.8 g
- Cholesterol: 83.3 mg