Main Course

Paleo Bison Burger

Name: Paleo Bison Burger
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: american
Ingredients: 450 g ground bison lean; 0.5 tsp garlic powder; 0.5 tsp onion powder; 0.5 tsp sea salt; 0.25 tsp black pepper freshly ground; 1 tbsp olive oil; 4 pcs large lettuce leaves; 0.5 pcs tomato sliced; 0.25 pcs red onion thinly sliced; 0.5 pcs avocado sliced; 2 tbsp paleo mayonnaise (optional)

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

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

Storage

Store leftover cooked bison patties in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Reheating

Gently reheat patties in a skillet over low heat or in the microwave until warmed through.