Looking for the best Bison Burger Recipe? Here’s two ways to cook the perfect Bison Burger!

Looking for a unique main course for your next weekend barbecue or family dinner? Bison burgers are a delicious option that’s healthier than beef patties. With 87 percent less fat and way more flavor, these burgers are sure to be a hit for any occasion. Plus, they’re easy and fun to make!

Fire up your grill or stove, throw on your apron, and read on for two delicious bison burger recipes. Try them both and report back to our team – we'd love to hear which one you like best!

Bison Burger Recipe #1: On the Grill

There’s nothing like grilling bison burgers, especially on warm spring or summer days. To make this recipe, start by preheating your grill to medium-high heat. This is especially important if you prefer charcoal grills, which require time to reach the ideal temperature. While you're preheating the barbecue, gather the following ingredients:

Ingredients

• Ground bison
• Garlic powder
• Onion powder
• Freshly ground pepper
• Coarse sea salt
• Olive oil
• Barbecue sauce of your choice

Process

1. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
2. Combine ground bison, garlic powder, onion powder, pepper, and sea salt. The exact measurements of each spice are entirely up to you, so play with your combinations until you find what you like! A quarter- or half-teaspoon of onion powder and garlic powder per burger should be adequate, but again, you decide.
3. Mash the meat and seasonings into a ball, then flatten it to create a patty.
4. Baste the burgers with olive oil, and place them on the grill. Leave the patties on the open flame for six to seven minutes, then flip.
5. After the first flip, baste the burger with barbecue sauce and cook for another six to seven minutes. This will create a medium-well to well-done burger.
6. Flip the burger one more time, baste it with barbecue sauce on the other side, and then transfer it to the top rack. Put the cheese of your choice (we like pepper jack, but it's up to you) on the patty and allow it to melt in place before serving on a sourdough bun. Voilà.

If you’re in a pinch, you can also use pre-made bison burger patties. Simply sprinkle seasonings on top, throw them on the grill, and follow the instructions as usual.

Bison Burger Recipe #2: On the Stove

Prefer to make your burgers indoors? Cooking bison burgers on the stove is great, too! Try this recipe on a cold winter night or when you don’t want to be too far from the TV during the big game.

Burger Ingredients

• Ground bison
• Kosher salt
• Half of a shallot, finely chopped
• Worcestershire sauce
• Two cloves of minced garlic
• Freshly ground black pepper
• Ground mustard
• Coriander
• Two tablespoons of butter

Sauce Ingredients

• One tablespoon of dijon mustard
• Half a cup of mayonnaise
• Dried oregano

Process

1. Combine the bison meat, salt, pepper, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, coriander, shallots, and ground mustard in a bowl. Again, the exact measurements of the spices are up to you and your flavor preferences. Mix the ingredients and form patties.
2. Turn on the skillet to medium heat and allow it to warm up.
3. Melt the butter on the skillet.
4. Transfer the patties to the skillet and cook for three minutes on each side. While the burgers are cooking, mix the sauce ingredients.
5. Put cheese of your choice on the bison patties, place a lid on the skillet, and allow the cheese to melt.
6. Serve on a toasted sourdough bun with sauce on each side. This burger is delicious with caramelized onions and lettuce, too!

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