Name: Best Bison Burgers
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 1 lb Ground Bison; 3 Cloves Garlic, minced; 2 Jalapeno Peppers, seeded and minced; 3 Habanero Peppers, seeded and minced; 2 tbsp Cilantro, chopped; 1/2 tsp Red Pepper Flakes; 1/2 tsp Freshly Ground Pepper; 1/2 tsp Sea Salt; 1/2 tsp Cumin (optional); 1/2 tsp Chili Powder (Optional); 2 tbsp Olive Oil

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Satisfy your burger cravings with these Juicy and Delicious Bison Burgers that are leaner, healthier, and more flavorful than ground beef. Packed with spicy habanero peppers and topped with caramelized onions, avocado, and blue cheese, this is the best burger you’ll ever have!

If you enjoy bison recipes, then definitely check out my baked bison meatballs recipe next!

Bison Burger with avocado, blue cheese, roasted red pepper

In less than 20 minutes you can bring restaurant-quality burgers to your table without leaving home. Bison is perfect if you are looking for a burger that you can enjoy completely guilt-free! Grilling bison burgers is an option but for this recipe, we will use a stovetop.

Bison Burger Nutrition VS Beef

Across the board, bison is lower in calories and saturated fat than beef. It also has a higher nutrient profile, supplying high amounts of iron and vitamin b-12. Both bison and beef have similar protein contents: 23-25g protein per 4 ounces. However, buffalo are typically raised under much better conditions than cows, including having more grazing time as they are usually raised on ranches or farms. They are also more likely to be grass-fed and never given antibiotics or hormones.

In regard to antibiotics and hormones, it is always important to buy grass-fed AND finished meat whenever possible.

I like to buy my meat from Butcher Box. Their cattle are pasture-raised, grass-fed and finished, and never injected with hormones, antibiotics, or steroids! What I love most about Butcher Box is their dedication to providing high-quality, humanely raised meat while treating the animals and the planet with respect! They are a Certified B Corporation and committed to raising the standards when it comes to social and environmental performance!

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How to Cook Bison Burgers on the Stove?

Bison is leaner than beef, which means that it cooks faster. It is best to not cook bison beyond medium or it will become dry and tough.

After forming burger patties with ground bison, you will simply cook the patties for 4-7 minutes on each side over medium heat. The less time it takes to cook, the more juicy and tender your burger will be. Four minutes is ideal for a medium finish and 7 minutes is great for medium-well to well done. (The same principle applies to grilling the Bison Burgers.)

My trick for making sure these burgers come out juicy and flavorful every single time is to shape the ground meat into a patty and then make a small indentation with my thumb in the center of the patty. This will allow the moisture to accumulate in the grove while cooking and keep the burger juicy. (You can thank my boyfriend for the awesome tip! 🙂 He is the grill master in our home.)

What to use for Bison Burger Toppings:

Caramelized Onions
Avocado or Guacamole
Avocado Crema
Romaine Lettuce or Arugula (my favorite!)
Tomato
Cheese: Blue Cheese and Sharp Cheddar are great
Roasted Red Peppers

Remember, bison is juicy, tender, and flavorful all on its own. You do not need lots of seasonings or toppings to enjoy this epic burger. Less is more when it comes to this tasty meat! Complete this meal with burger with Homemade Sweet Potato Fries!

I hope you enjoy this Best Bison Burgers Recipe!

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Best Bison Burgers

4.89 from 26 votes

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Course: Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: American, Gluten-Free, Healthy Options

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 10

Total Time: 20

Servings:

Calories: 234kcal

Author: Capri Lilly

Ingredients

1 lb Ground Bison
3 Cloves Garlic, minced
2 Jalapeno Peppers, seeded and minced
3 Habanero Peppers, seeded and minced
2 tbsp Cilantro, chopped
1/2 tsp Red Pepper Flakes
1/2 tsp Freshly Ground Pepper
1/2 tsp Sea Salt
1/2 tsp Cumin (optional)
1/2 tsp Chili Powder (Optional)
2 tbsp Olive Oil

Instructions

Stove-Top Cooking

In a large bowl, mix together the ground bison, garlic, jalapeno peppers, habanero pepper, red pepper flakes, cilantro, cumin, salt and pepper. Form into burger patties.
Over medium-high heat, add 1-2 tbsp oil to your cast iron or skillet. Once the skillet is hot, transfer the burgers to the skillet and cook for 4-7 minutes on each side. (4 minutes for medium burger- 7 minute for medium-well burger)
Assemble your burger with lettuce, tomatoes, and whatever toppings you like. Enjoy!

Grill Instructions

Preheat grill for high heat.
In a large bowl, mix together the ground bison, garlic, jalapeno peppers, habanero pepper, red pepper flakes, cilantro, cumin, salt, and pepper. Form into burger patties.
Lightly oil the grill grate. Place burgers on grill, and cook for 4-7 minutes per side.
Assemble your burger with lettuce, tomatoes, and whatever toppings you like. Enjoy!

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