High Fructose Corn Syrup Free Coconut Aminos Bison Burger
Conventional burger sauces and condiments are some of the sneakiest sources of high fructose corn syrup, which makes building a truly clean burger feel like a puzzle. This one solves it beautifully by leaning on coconut aminos ā a naturally sweet, savory soy sauce alternative that brings serious depth without any of the processed sweeteners hiding in typical bottled sauces. Ground bison is the star here, seasoned with garlic, fresh ginger, turmeric, and parsley for a patty that's bold and aromatic before it even hits the pan. A hot cast iron skillet and coconut oil give the outside a deep, caramelized crust while keeping the inside juicy and tender. Instead of a bun, crisp butter lettuce leaves do double duty as a wrap, keeping things light and letting the toppings ā creamy avocado and cool cucumber ā actually shine. Every component on this plate is whole and recognizable, so you know exactly what you're eating. It's the kind of burger that makes you wonder why you ever needed the bun in the first place.
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4 servings
For the patties
- 1 Ā½ lb ground bison
- 2 tbsp coconut aminos
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
- Ā½ tsp turmeric
- Ā½ tsp fine sea salt
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
For cooking
- 1 tbsp coconut oil
For serving
- 8 large butter lettuce leaves
- 1 avocado, sliced
- Ā½ english cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp coconut aminos, for drizzling (optional)
Instructions
- 1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground bison, 2 tbsp coconut aminos, garlic, ginger, turmeric, salt, and parsley. Mix gently with your hands until just combined ā do not overwork the meat. Divide into 4 equal portions and shape each into a patty about 3/4 inch thick, pressing a shallow dimple into the center of each with your thumb to prevent puffing during cooking. Refrigerate the patties for 15 minutes.
- 2
Heat the coconut oil in a large (12-inch) cast iron skillet or heavy skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering and just beginning to smoke.
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