Entree: Canada – Ontario – Bison Burger (A grilled ground-bison patty served on a bun with classic burger toppings)

Food safety reminder: Follow safe food-handling practices and use a food thermometer to verify safe internal cooking temperatures.

Serving Size: 4

Approximate Time

Prep 15 min

Cook 8 min

Total 25 min

Ingredients

- 1 lb (454 g) ground bison
- 1 tsp (5 g) kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp (2 g) freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tsp (5 g) Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) finely chopped onion (about 1/4 small onion)
- 4 burger buns
- 4 slices sharp cheddar cheese, approx. 0.75 oz (20 g) each
- 4 tsp (20 ml) mayonnaise
- 2 tsp (10 ml) ketchup
- 2 tsp (10 ml) yellow mustard
- 1 small tomato, sliced (about 4 oz / 115 g)
- 4 lettuce leaves
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) vegetable oil or canola oil for grilling
- Optional: 1 tbsp (15 ml) maple syrup for glazing

Instructions

1. Combine ground bison, salt, pepper, Worcestershire sauce, and chopped onion in a bowl; mix gently until just combined. Form into four 4-oz (approx. 113 g) patties, making a slight indentation in the center of each to prevent doming.
2. Preheat a grill or heavy skillet over medium-high heat and brush grates or pan with oil.
3. If using maple syrup glaze, brush a thin layer on patties during the last minute of cooking.
4. Grill patties 3–4 minutes per side for medium-rare to medium (adjust time for desired doneness); place a slice of cheddar on each patty in the final 30–60 seconds to melt.
5. Toast buns cut-side down on the grill or skillet until lightly golden, about 30–60 seconds.
6. Assemble burgers: spread 1 tsp (5 ml) mayonnaise on bottom bun, add lettuce, burger with cheese, tomato slice, 1/2 tsp (2.5 ml) ketchup and 1/2 tsp (2.5 ml) mustard on the top bun; close and serve immediately.