Bison Burger Recipe

These juicy and flavorful bison burgers are seasoned with lots of tasty spices, including onion, garlic, paprika, and parsley.

Quickly grilled, they are ready in just 20 minutes, making them the perfect weeknight dinner. Leftovers are excellent too!

I really like bison meat. I actually find that the flavor is very similar to beef. Its very mild – its not gamey, and its not bold-tasting like lamb burgers.

But you can definitely taste that its leaner, especially when compared with ground beef. So you should cook it accordingly, which mostly means not overcooking it, or it could come out quite dry. [feast_advanced_jump_to]

Youll only need a few simple ingredients to make these tasty bison burgers. The exact measurements are included in the recipe card below. Heres an overview of what youll need:

Kosher salt and black pepper: If using fine salt, you should reduce the amount you use, or the burgers could end up too salty.

Spices: I like to use onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, dried parsley, and cayenne pepper.

Avocado oil for the grill: This oil has a neutral flavor and a high smoke point, making it an ideal cooking oil.

You should cook bison burgers the same way you would cook a beef burger, but for a slightly shorter time. Lacking fat, it dries out easily.

So if you usually grill a beef burger for about 8 minutes, consider grilling these burgers for a total of about 6-7 minutes, aiming for medium-rare or medium.

Keep in mind, though, that the USDA recommends cooking ground meats to well-done (160°F). I usually cook them to medium doneness (145°F). But you should make your own decision.

The detailed instructions for making these burgers are included in the recipe card below. Here are the basic steps:

Next, divide the mixture into four equal parts and form them into patties. Make a dimple in the center of each patty. This will help the patties retain their shape while they cook.

Juicy Bison Burgers

Flavorful bison burger is seasoned with a variety of tasty spices. Ready in just 20 minutes, it’s the perfect weeknight dinner.

Prep: 15min

Total: 20min

Yield: 4

Serving Size: 1 bison burger

Nutrition Facts: servingSize 1 bison burger, calories 215 kcal, Carbohydrate 1 g, Protein 24 g, Fat 12 g, Sodium 340 mg

Ingredients:

• 1 lb. lean ground bison
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon dried parsely
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• Avocado oil (for grill)

Instruction:

1. In a large bowl, use clean hands to mix the bison meat and spices together until well-seasoned.
2. Form four patties, each weighing 4 oz, 3 inches in diameter, and 1/2 inch thick. Make a dimple in the center of each patty.
3. Preheat a grill, a grill pan or a George Foreman Grill over medium-high heat, about 5 minutes. Spray or brush the grill surfaces with oil.
4. For medium doneness, grill the burgers for about 4 minutes on each side, or for a total of 4 minutes on a dual-contact grill. Serve immediately.

Best-Ever Bison Burger

Skip the beef tonight and try these juicy Bison Burgers from Delish.com.

Prep: 15min

Total: 1h10min

Yield: 8 serving(s)

Ingredients:

• 2 lb. ground bison
• 1 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 shallot, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
• 1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 tsp. coriander
• 1/2 tsp. ground mustard
• 2 tbsp. butter
• 2 large onions, thinly sliced
• 8 slices white cheddar cheese
• 8 hamburger buns
• Romaine lettuce, for serving
• 1/2 c. mayonnaise
• 1 tbsp. Dijon mustard
• 1/2 tsp. dried oregano

Instruction:

1. In a large bowl, combine bison, Worcestershire sauce, shallot, garlic, salt, pepper, coriander, and ground mustard. Form into 8 patties that are slightly larger than your hamburger buns. Let sit at room temp for 30 minutes.
2. In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden, 20 minutes. Remove from skillet and place on a plate and tent with foil to keep warm.
3. Return skillet to heat and cook patties for 3 minutes, flip, add cheese and cook for 3 more minutes for medium. Work in batches as necessary. Place patties on a cutting board and let rest 5 minutes.
4. In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and oregano. Spread mixture on bottom buns, top with romaine, burgers, caramelized onions, and top buns.

THE PERFECT BISON BURGER | The BEST Burger I’ve Ever Made!

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