Bison Burgers

An easy recipe for paleo and keto bison burger. Ready in just 20 minutes and served on a grain-free bun, it’s healthy and delicious!

I’m really enjoying this easy recipe for juicy, flavorful bison burgers. I’ve been making them quite often because my entire family loves them.

What is bison burger made of?

It’s is made of bison meat. It is naturally lean and high in iron. I actually find that the flavor is very similar to beef. It’s not gamey, and it’s not bold-tasting like lamb burgers.

But you can definitely taste that it’s leaner, especially when compared with lean (not extra lean) ground beef.

The ingredients you’ll need

You’ll only need a few simple ingredients to make these tasty burgers. The exact measurements are included in the recipe card below. Here’s an overview of what you’ll need:

1. Lean ground bison
2. Dijon mustard
3. Kosher salt and black pepper
4. Spices: onion powder. garlic powder, smoked paprika, dried parsley, and cayenne pepper
5. Avocado oil for grill

How to cook bison burger

Cook it as you would cook a beef burger, but for a slightly shorter time. Lacking fat, it dries out easily.

So if you usually grill a beef burger for about 8 minutes, consider grilling these burgers for a total of about 6-7 minutes, aiming for medium-rare doneness rather than medium.

Keep in mind, though, that consuming undercooked meat may increase your risk of foodborne illness. The USDA recommends cooking ground meats to well-done (160°F).

I usually cook them to medium doneness (145°F). But you should make your own informed decision.

The detailed instructions for making these burgers are included in the recipe card below. Here are the basic steps:

1. Mix the meat with the spices.
2. Divide into four equal parts and form them into patties. Make a dimple in the center of each patty.
3. Preheat your grill on medium-high and oil it.
4. Cook the burgers 3-4 minutes per side, depending on your desired level of doneness.

How to season bison burger

As with all burger recipes, the seasonings in this recipe are very flexible. I use what I like, and you should use what you like and what you have on hand.

I like to use dried spices because it’s so convenient. But if you have onions, garlic and parsley in the house, by all means, use them!

Two tablespoons of finely chopped onion, a tablespoon of garlic and 1/4 cup of finely chopped parsley would be great in this recipe.

How to serve these burgers

I like to serve them with jicama fries and with pickled red onions.

As for the bun, I use either cloud bread, or low carb English muffins as a low carb bun. Both are excellent, but the English muffin is easier to make, so I tend to default to that.

Needless to say, if you don’t mind wheat and carbs, you can simply use hamburger buns.

Reviews of this recipe

On Pinterest, Joann says: “These burgers were unbelievable!!!! Loved them!!”. And on Instagram, Micah posted this gorgeous photo of her creation, which she graciously allowed me to post here. She says:

These bison burgers turned out so good from @yumhealth 👍 I’m cracking up at how fat they are but that’s how I had to make them to fit on the sweet potato “bun”. So good!

What about leftovers?

You can keep leftovers of these bison burgers in the fridge, in an airtight container, for 3-4 days. Reheat them in the microwave on 50% power.

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Bison Burgers

An easy recipe for a healthy, paleo bison burger, served on a grain free bun. Quickly mixed and grilled, these delicious bison burgers are ready in just 20 minutes!

Prep Time15 mins

Cook Time5 mins

Total Time20 mins

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: bison, burger

Servings: 4 bison burgers

Calories: 215kcal

Author: Vered DeLeeuw

INGREDIENTS

• 1 lb. lean ground bison
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon dried parsely
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• Avocado oil for grill

INSTRUCTIONS

• In a large bowl, use clean hands to mix the bison meat and spices together until well-seasoned. 
• Form four patties, each weighing 4 oz, 3 inches in diameter, and 1/2 inch thick. Make a dimple in the center of each patty.
• Preheat a grill, a grill pan or a George Foreman Grill over medium-high heat, about 5 minutes. Spray or brush the grill surfaces with oil.
• For medium doneness, grill the bison burgers for about 4 minutes on each side, or for a total of 4 minutes on a dual-contact grill such as the George Foreman grill. Serve immediately.

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NOTES

Consuming undercooked meat may increase your risk of foodborne illness. The USDA recommends cooking ground meats to 160°F.

NUTRITION INFO Nutrition info is approximate. It is calculated using the SparkPeople.com recipe calculator, and the carb count excludes sugar alcohols. Please read the disclaimers in our Terms of Use carefully before using any of our recipes. Recommended and linked products are not guaranteed to be gluten-free. Please verify they are before using.

Nutrition Facts

Bison Burgers

Amount Per Serving (1 bison burger)

Calories 215 Calories from Fat 108

% Daily Value*

Fat 12g18%

Sodium 340mg15%

Carbohydrates 1g0%

Protein 24g48%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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