Why I love this bison burger recipe
Grilling season is here again, and to me, there’s nothing better than a perfectly grilled burger. But, not just any burger will do. It has to be seasoned properly and made with quality meat.
My favorite way to season a burger is fairly simple though. They really just need the right amount of salt, but I love to add mustard, garlic and Worcestershire sauce for a little extra flavor pop. It’s my go-to for all types of burgers and I just love the combination. Feel free to switch it up though and use what you like.
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Frequently asked questions
The USDA recommends cooking ground bison to 160˚F (well-done). If you prefer your burgers less done, it’s recommended that you cook them to a minimum of 145˚F for medium-rare.
Yes and no. It does have a similar flavor profile to beef, but there are definitely some differences. Bison tends to be leaner and a little bit lighter in flavor than beef. If you haven’t tried bison, you should definitely try it for yourself to see if you like it.
Yes. If you don’t have enough ground bison to make this recipe, feel free to mix ground beef with it. This is a great way to lower the cost of your bison burgers, too, since bison tends to be pricier than beef.
Compared to beef, bison is a little bit more red when fully cooked. It doesn’t get as “gray” as beef, but if you’re going for well done, the burgers probably won’t look pink on the inside (we normally go for medium with burgers, which means there’s a little bit of pink still). I recommend using a meat thermometer to determine if your burgers are cooked properly.
Grilled Bison Burgers
Ingredients
- 2 pounds ground bison
- 1 ½ teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 4 teaspoons yellow mustard
- ½ teaspoon granulated garlic, or garlic powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons coarse salt
Instructions
- Make the patties. In a large mixing bowl, season the ground bison with coarse salt, garlic, yellow mustard and Worcestershire sauce. Use clean hands to mix the meat until it's evenly combined.Portion the meat into 1/4 pound sections and shape into patties.
- Grill the burgers. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (about 400˚F). When the grill is hot, add the burgers and cook for 5 – 6 minutes per side, turning once.Remove the burgers from the grill and check to make sure they have reached your desired temperature.Serve with your favorite burger toppings.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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Is there a typo for the calories? I assumed the calculation is for the meat without the bun. But 37?
The nutrition facts are for what is listed in the ingredients list, which does not include the bun.
This sounds delicious! Haven’t tried the recipe yet, but I was wondering if you meant prepared mustard or dried mustard? I was thinking prepared, but since I’m all out and only have dry mustard, what measurements would you suggest? Or will dry mustard affect the moisture content? Thanks.
It’s regular yellow mustard, but if you want to use dried, I would use much less. Maybe a teaspoon at the most.