Smoky Bison Burger Recipe

Smoky Bison Burger Recipe

  • 8 Ball Park® Hamburger Buns
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • Burgers:
  • 2 pounds ground bison
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic granules
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil , divided
  • Smoky BBQ Sauce:
  • 1 cup ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon molasses
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 teaspoons ground chipotle pepper, or more to taste
  • 1 teaspoon garlic granules
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
  • Thick-cut dill pickle slices
  • Hamburger trimmings, such as lettuce, tomato, onion, mustard, if desired
  1. To make the sauce, combine ketchup with ground chile, molasses, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, onion powder, salt, cumin and mustard.
  2. Whisk well and set aside.
  3. To prepare burgers, mix the ground bison with seasonings in a large bowl.
  4. Shape 8 patties of equal size and brush each with half of the olive oil.
  5. In a large skillet, add reserved olive oil and heat until smoking over medium-high heat.
  6. Cook 4 patties, covered, for 5 minutes. Turn and cook another 5 minutes, covered. (Add cheese, if desired, for the last 1 minute of cooking.)
  7. Remove to a warm platter and cover while you cook the remaining patties.
  8. Keeping the skillet warm, brush the buns with olive oil and toast on either side for about 10 to 15 seconds.
  9. Assemble burgers by placing cooked patties on bun bottoms, topping with smoky sauce and pickles, along with desired burger toppings.
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