Bison Burgers With Cabernet Onions And Wisconsin Cheddar Recipe

Experience a flavor explosion with these gourmet bison burgers! Lean and healthy bison meat is elevated by sweet, Cabernet-braised onions and creamy Wisconsin cheddar. This recipe, inspired by Bon Appetit (February 2009), delivers a restaurant-quality meal in under an hour. Perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight treat!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 45 mins
Calories 579.9 kcal
Protein 82g
Rating 4.8 (5 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Bison Burgers With Cabernet Onions And Wisconsin Cheddar

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How to Make Bison Burgers With Cabernet Onions And Wisconsin Cheddar

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add 2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced, and sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt. Sauté until tender and golden brown, stirring frequently, about 10-12 minutes.
  3. Reduce heat to medium and continue to sauté until very tender and deeply caramelized, about 15-20 minutes more.
  4. Add 1/2 cup Cabernet Sauvignon and cook, stirring occasionally, until the liquid is almost completely absorbed, about 5 minutes.
  5. Preheat your broiler to high.
  6. In a large bowl, gently combine 1 pound ground bison, 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley, 1 large egg, lightly beaten, and 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper.
  7. Shape the mixture into four 1/2-inch-thick patties.
  8. Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a heavy large skillet over high heat.
  9. Sprinkle the burgers with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
  10. Add the patties to the hot skillet and cook until well browned, about 2 minutes per side for medium-rare (adjust cooking time for desired doneness).
  11. Place four burger buns, cut-side up, on a rimmed baking sheet.
  12. Top each bun with 1 slice Wisconsin cheddar cheese.
  13. Broil for 1-2 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the bottom of the buns are lightly toasted.
  14. Spread 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard on the bottom halves of each bun.
  15. Top each bottom bun half with a few leaves of escarole.
  16. Place a cooked bison patty on top of the escarole.
  17. Spoon the Cabernet onions evenly over the burgers.
  18. Cover with the toasted bun tops.
  19. Gently press down and serve immediately.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

33 g

Sugar

34g

Fat

55g

Carbs

13g