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| Should have put the lettuce and tomato under the burger to give you a better idea of the finished product. I'll take another photo next time. And there will certainly be a next time! |
I keep hearing about Bison (or Buffalo) meat and how it's a healthier alternative to beef. I've read that it's much leaner than beef. I've also read that, as a result, it can be a bit dry. So I've been hunting for the perfect recipe to experiment with and I found it yesterday from Simply Recipes.
The result? Outstanding! I don't know if it's because it has been months since I've had a burger, but I really enjoyed this meal. Bison makes for a very tasty burger and I must say, it really doesn't taste all that different from a traditional beef burger. The combination of sage and a smoky barbeque sauce (I used Kansas City style) was superb. The onions added an excellent complimentary flavor. Although, next time, I'd use a bit more.
I was careful not to overcook, which would certainly dry out the meat. My meat thermometer (a grilling essential) was on the fritz, so I eyeballed it. But I'd suggest pulling the burgers from the grill at 140 degrees.
The only downside is price. I paid $7.49 a pound for the bison meat. I think I'd rather eat a great steak at that price. But if you're craving a burger, this is a great way to satisfy that urge.
Enjoy, and let me know what you think.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs ground bison
- 2 Tbsp finely chopped fresh sage
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 onion, finely chopped
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- Smoky BBQ sauce (I recommend Kansas City style)
