Grilled Bison Burgers

Then prep

• If you're using butter instead of olive oil, melt the 1 tbsp butter.
• In a bowl, gently mix the 1 lb bison with the 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp pepper and 1/2 tsp garlic powder.
• Add the 1 tbsp olive oil or melted butter. Mix gently. Bison is very lean and needs the fat.
• Divide into 4 portions. Shape each into a patty about 3/4 inch thick.
• Press a small dent into the center of each patty so it does not puff up.
• Set the patties on a plate. Set out a spatula, an instant-read thermometer, a clean plate for the cooked burgers and the 4 buns.
• Everything is ready. Wash your hands and the bowl.

Ingredients

• 1 lbground bison
• 1 tspsalt
• 1/2 tspblack pepper
• 1/2 tspgarlic powder
• 1 tbspolive oil or melted butter
• 4hamburger buns

Steps

1. Put the patties on the grill. Do not press down on them.
2. Grill 3-4 minutes (4-5 minutes for medium). Set a timer. Nothing to do until the timer goes.
3. When the timer goes, flip the patties.
4. Grill 3-4 minutes more (4-5 minutes for medium). Set a timer.
5. When the timer goes, check the center with the thermometer: 130-135°F for medium-rare, 135-145°F for medium. When it's there, go to the next step.
6. Move the burgers to the clean plate. Rest 2-3 minutes.
7. While they rest: toast the 4 buns.
8. Put each burger on a toasted bun. Serve.

Notes

Bison overcooks fast. Past 155°F it turns dry and tough.