Western Bison Burger with Crispy Onions and Whisky Mayo
A delicious and healthier twist on a classic burger, featuring rich, slightly sweet bison meat, crispy onions, and smoky whisky mayo for an unforgettable flavor experience.
Equipment
- Mixing bowl – for combining ingredients like the crispy onion coating and whisky mayo.
- Skillet or Frying Pan – for cooking the bison patties and frying the crispy onions.
- Tongs – to handle the burger patties and onions during cooking.
- Spatula – for flipping the burger patties
- Paper Towels – to drain excess oil from the crispy onions.
- Whisk or Spoon – for mixing the whisky mayo sauce.
- Burger Press (optional) – if you want to make evenly shaped patties.
- Meat Thermometer (optional) – for checking the doneness of the bison patties.
- Toaster or Grill Pan (optional) – for toasting the buns before assembly 4o
Ingredients
Burger Patties
- 1 lb Ground bison
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tbsp Olive oil for cooking
Crispy Onions
- 1 Large onion thinly sliced
- 1 cup Flour
- 1 tsp Paprika
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Black pepper
- Oil for frying
Whisky Mayo
- 1/4 cup Mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp Whiskey
- 1/2 tsp Smoked paprika
- Salt
Burger Assembly
- 4 Burger buns
- Lettuce leaves
- Sliced tomatoes
- Cheese
Instructions
Burger Patties
- Season ground bison with salt and pepper, then form into patties.
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat and cook patties for 4-5 minutes per side or until desired doneness.
Crispy Onions
- Combine flour, paprika, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Dredge onion slices in mixture.
- Heat oil in a skillet. Fry onions until golden and crispy, then drain on paper towels.
Whisky Mayo
- In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, whisky, smoked paprika, and salt until smooth.
Assembly
- Toast buns if desired. Spread whisky mayo on each bun.
- Place lettuce, tomato, burger patty, and crispy onions on the bun. Top with remaining bun half.
Notes
For extra flavor, try adding a slice of cheddar cheese. Pair with sweet potato fries for a complete meal