With homegating season upon us, our grilled bison burger recipe is the perfect go-to recipe for juicy, flavorful bison burgers. Bison burgers are leaner and slightly sweeter than beef burgers. To cook the best bison burgers requires a few extra preparation tips.
First, handle the meat gently. After forming the patties, refrigerate before cooking. Then, while cooking on your Wildfire Outdoor Living Griddle, make sure the griddle is already hot and a crust forms on the bottom of the bison patties before flipping. Finally, flip bison burgers only once so that the bison burgers hold together. Serve during your favorite game in your home and enjoy!
Caramelized Bacon & Onions Topping
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 30–45 minutes
Servings: About 1 cup (enough for 4 burgers)
Ingredients
- 1 large onion (about 1 pound), thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup Marsala wine
- 2 tablespoons bacon, cooked and finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon sherry vinegar
Instructions
- Start the Onions
- In a skillet over medium-low heat, melt the butter.
- Add onions and salt, stirring to coat.
- Add Wine & Bacon
- Once the onions have softened, pour in the Marsala wine and stir in the chopped bacon.
- Slow Cook
- Continue cooking over medium-low heat for 30 – 45 minutes, stirring often.
- The onions should turn a deep golden brown as they caramelize.
- Finish
- Stir in the sherry vinegar for brightness.
- Remove from heat and keep warm until ready to use on the bison burgers.
Grilled Bison Burger
Prep Time: 15 minutes (plus onion cooking time)
Cook Time: 8 minutes
Servings: 4 burgers
Ingredients
- 4 bison patties (½ lb each, formed from ground bison)
- Salt, to taste
- 4 brioche buns, buttered and toasted
- 4 slices of provolone cheese
- Bacon-caramelized onions (see recipe below)
- Fresh thyme, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the Wildfire Living Outdoor Griddle
- Set to medium heat and preheat for 15 minutes.
- Cook the Bison Patties
- Place patties on the hot griddle.
- Cook for about 4 minutes per side, seasoning generously with salt.
- Once flipped, top each patty with provolone cheese and let it melt.
- Toast the Buns
- While the patties cook, toast the buttered brioche buns on the other side of the griddle until golden.
- Assemble the Bison Burgers
- Place each cheesy bison patty on the bottom bun.
- Generously spoon the caramelized onions on top.
- Garnish with fresh thyme.
- Close with the top bun and serve immediately.
