Paleo Bison Burger
This paleo-friendly bison burger is a lean and flavorful alternative to traditional beef burgers. It's seasoned simply to highlight the natural taste of bison and served without a bun, focusing on fresh toppings.
An original recipe by Forkin
- Total time
- 30 min
- Serves
- 2
- Difficulty
- Easy
Mise en place
Ingredients
Converted for display; the recipe amounts stay equivalent.
Ingredients
- 450 gground bison, lean
- 0.5 tspgarlic powder
- 0.5 tsponion powder
- 0.5 tspsea salt
- 0.25 tspblack pepper, freshly ground
- 1 tbspolive oil
for serving
- 4 pcslarge lettuce leaves
- 0.5 pcstomato, sliced
- 0.25 pcsred onion, thinly sliced
- 0.5 pcsavocado, sliced
- 2 tbsppaleo mayonnaise(optional)
Equipment
spatula · skillet · mixing bowl
The method
Step by step
- 1
In a medium bowl, combine the ground bison with the garlic powder, onion powder, sea salt, and black pepper.
About 2 min
Cook’s note: Avoid overmixing the meat, as this can make the burgers tough.
- 2
Gently form the seasoned bison mixture into two equal-sized patties, about 1 inch thick.
About 2 min
Cook’s note: Make a small indentation in the center of each patty with your thumb to prevent them from bulging while cooking.
- 3
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or cast-iron pan over medium-high heat.
About 2 min
Cook’s note: Ensure the pan is hot before adding the patties to get a good sear.
- 4
Carefully place the bison patties into the hot pan.
- 5
Cook for 4-5 minutes per side for medium-rare, or longer for your desired doneness.
About 9 min
Cook’s note: Bison is very lean and can dry out quickly, so avoid overcooking.
- 6
Remove the cooked patties from the pan and let them rest on a plate for 5 minutes.
About 5 min
Cook’s note: Resting allows the juices to redistribute, resulting in a more tender and flavorful burger.
- 7
Serve the bison burgers wrapped in large lettuce leaves with slices of tomato, red onion, avocado, and a dollop of paleo mayonnaise, if desired.
Cook’s note: Experiment with other paleo-friendly toppings like pickles, mustard, or a fried egg.
Keep it good
Store leftover cooked bison patties in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Gently reheat patties in a skillet over low heat or in the microwave until warmed through.
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