Ultimate Spicy Bison Burgers with Smoked Cheddar and Jalapeños

Ingredients

- 1 lb ground bison
- 4 sourdough hamburger buns
- 4 slices smoked cheddar cheese
- 8 slices thick bacon
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 8 leaves butter lettuce
- 2 medium fresh jalapeños, thinly sliced
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. Prepare Bacon:
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook 8 slices of thick bacon until crispy, approximately 10 minutes.
- Remove from heat and place on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess grease.

2. Caramelize Onions:
- In the same skillet, add 1 tbsp olive oil and sliced onion.
- Cook slowly over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until onions are soft and caramelized. This should take about 15-20 minutes. Set aside.

3. Form Bison Patties:
- In a bowl, mix 1 lb ground bison with 1 tsp chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Divide mixture into four equal portions and shape each into a patty.

4. Cook Bison Patties:
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook the bison patties for about 4-5 minutes on each side to reach medium-rare doneness.
- During the last minute of cooking, place a slice of smoked cheddar cheese on each patty. Cover skillet with a lid to melt the cheese.

5. Toast Buns:
- While patties are cooking, slice the sourdough buns and toast them lightly in a separate skillet or a toaster.

6. Assemble Burgers:
- Place a leaf of butter lettuce on the bottom half of each bun.
- Top with a cheesy bison patty, a few slices of caramelized onion, 2 slices of crispy bacon, and fresh jalapeño slices.
- Cap with the top half of the bun and serve immediately.

Total Time

- PT50M
- 50 minutes

Type of Dish

- Lunch

Keywords

- Bison burger
- Smoked cheddar
- Spicy burger
- Sourdough bun
- Gourmet lunch
- Caramelized onions
- Jalapeño kick
- Bacon burger
- Cheesy burger
- Easy stove recipe

Recipe Yield

- Feeds 4 adults

Calories

- Total: 2,480 calories (approximately 620 calories per serving)

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