Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsThe Airplane RestaurantBison Burger* Recipe

Bison Burger* Recipe

Time30m
Serves2

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Ingredients

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Burger Patty

Toppings

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Method

Preparing the Burger Patty

  1. 1

    Mix Ingredients

    In a large bowl, combine ground bison, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and Worcestershire sauce. Mix gently until just combined.

  2. 2

    Form Patties

    Divide the mixture into two equal portions and form each portion into a patty, making sure they are slightly larger than the burger buns as they will shrink while cooking.

Cooking the Burger

  1. 3

    Preheat Grill or Skillet

    Preheat your grill or a skillet over medium-high heat for about 5 minutes.

  2. 4

    Cook Patties

    Place the patties on the grill or skillet. Cook for about 4-5 minutes on one side, then flip and cook for another 3-4 minutes or until they reach an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C).

  3. 5

    Add Cheese

    During the last minute of cooking, place a slice of cheddar cheese on each patty to melt.

Assembling the Burger

  1. 6

    Prepare Buns

    While the patties are cooking, toast the burger buns on the grill or in a toaster until lightly golden.

  2. 7

    Build the Burger

    On the bottom half of each bun, layer lettuce leaves, the bison patty with melted cheese, tomato slices, red onion slices, and pickles. Add your choice of BBQ sauce, guacamole, or hot sauce.

  3. 8

    Finish and Serve

    Top with the other half of the bun, serve immediately, and enjoy your delicious bison burger!

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