Bison is one of my favorite proteins, its lean, power packed and loaded with iron, zinc, vitamins and omega-3 fats. This recipe takes bison on a trip around Colorado with some fun flavor variations. Happy Cooking, Chef Jason
Chef Jason K. Morse, CEC | Ace Hardware Grill Expert | Owner, 5280 Culinary
Yield: 4 Burgers | Prep time: 10 Minutes | Cook time: 15-20 Minutes
Ingredients
- 1 lb Bison, Ground
- Taste Rub-A-Dub, 5280 Culinary
- 4 slice Cheese, Cheddar, Smoked Sliced
- 6 Slice Bacon, Applewood, Cooked
- 2 ea Buns, Brioche or Kasier
- As Needed Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Sweet Pickles for Burger Garnishes
Directions
- Heat your Gas Grill to high (approx. 450˚F – 500˚ F degrees)
- Divide the mixture into 4 balls and patty them out, use a press if available
- Season both sides to taste with Rub-A-Dub
- If Using a skillet or griddle, add 1 tbsp of oil and heat oil before adding the burgers
- Sear the burgers for 3-4 minutes per side and cook Burgers to desired temperature
- While the burgers are finishing, cook the bacon and place on top of the burger
- Toast the buns and hold
- Place a slice of cheese on top of the bacon and allow to melt about 50%
- Serve with some Shredded Lettuce, Sliced Onion, Sliced Tomato and Sweet Pickles
- DEVOUR!!
Burger Tips:
- Always start with clean and brushed grill grates
- Preheat grill to HIGH temp of 450˚ F – 500˚ F degrees
- Cast Iron or Stainless Grates are perfect for grilling
- Cast iron Skillet or Griddle will add a nice crust to the burger
- Use a FLAT burger patty, or use a burger press to create a flat patty
- Always sear the burger on High
- Utilize the upper shelf to keep it hot and indirect when finishing the burger
- Avoid pressing the burger, this causes flare ups and a less juicy burger
- Take the temp from the side
- Always cool burgers in an open container in the fridge, once cooled to 40 degrees or below, they are safe to cover or transfer to a zipper bag for storage
- Shelf life is leftover burgers is 2 days
- I don’t recommend freezing already grilled burgers
- Properly reheat the leftover burger to 150 degrees or above
- Only reheat burgers once
Colorado Bison Burger Variations:
- Green Chili Bison Burger
- Top With Pepperjack Cheese, Green Chiles, Green Pepper and your choice of burger Garnishes
- Colorado BBQ Bison Burger
- Top With BBQ Pulled Pork, Cooked Bacon, Tomato Jam, BBQ Sauce and your choice of burger Garnishes
