Alpha Gal Friendly Bison Burgers with Caramelized Onions

Total time1 hr

Prep time15 min

Cook time45 min

Alpha Gal Friendly Bison Burgers with Caramelized Onions

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Ingredients

4 servings

For the caramelized onions

2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Private Selection Italian Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Bertolli Extra Virgin D'Italiia Olive Oil 16.9oz
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¼ tsp salt

For the patties

1 lb ground bison
Chef's tip
Ground chicken is often leaner than ground bison and can dry out more quickly. When browning it, add a little oil if needed and keep the pan juices unless the recipe says to drain them. Cook just until it reaches 165°F (74°C).
½ tsp ground turmeric
½ tsp smoked paprika
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp black pepper
¾ tsp salt
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

For serving

4 whole-grain burger buns
1 ripe avocado, sliced
1 cup baby arugula
1 tbsp dijon mustard (optional)

Instructions

1
Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add the sliced onions and 1/4 tsp salt, stirring to coat. Cook, stirring every 5–7 minutes, for 35–40 minutes until the onions are deep golden brown, jammy, and reduced to about one-quarter of their original volume. If the onions begin to stick or darken too quickly, add a splash of water and scrape up any browned bits. Transfer to a bowl and set aside.
2
While the onions cook, combine the ground bison, turmeric, smoked paprika, garlic powder, black pepper, and 3/4 tsp salt in a mixing bowl. Mix gently with your hands until the spices are just incorporated — do not overwork the meat. Divide into 4 equal portions and press each into a patty about 3/4 inch thick, making a slight indent in the center of each with your thumb to prevent doming.

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