California-Style Bison Burger Recipe

Natural ground bison with just a simple seasoning of kosher salt and pepper makes a delicious burger when dressed with fresh, California-style toppings.

Prep Time 10

Servings burgers (¼ pound each)

Calories 503kcal

Ingredients

12 ounces Simple Truth Natural Ground Bison
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper , to taste
3 slices Havarti cheese
3 hamburger buns
Dijon mustard , to taste
Red leaf lettuce
2-3 sliced rings of yellow onion
2 tomatoes , sliced
1 avocado , peeled, seeded and sliced
sprouts , such as broccoli, alfalfa, or radish

Instructions

Preheat your grill or grill pan. The burgers need to cook over direct medium-high heat.
Shape and season the patties. Divided the bison into three portions and gently form into patties about 3 ½ to 4 inches wide. Season generously wiht kosher slat and freshly ground black pepper.
Grill. Place on the grill or in the grill pan and cook for about 3 minutes on both sides until done to your liking. Add a slice of cheese to each patty and cook for 1-2 minutes or until the cheese has melted.
Toast the buns. Place the buns on the grill and toast for about 1 minute on each side.
Assemble. Spread both sides of the bun with Dijon mustard. Layer each bun with lettuce, a few rings of onion, avocado slices, a bison burger patty, sliced tomato and sprouts. Top with the top bun.

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