Honey Free Coconut Aminos Bison Burger
These bison burgers are bold, savory, and packed with flavor from garlic, fresh ginger, turmeric, and coconut aminos ā a naturally sweet, umami-rich soy sauce alternative that contains no honey whatsoever. That matters more than you might think, since plenty of burger glazes, marinades, and bottled sauces sneak in honey as a sweetener, making it genuinely tricky to find a recipe that delivers depth without it. Here, the coconut aminos do all the heavy lifting, both mixed into the patties and drizzled on top at the end for an extra hit of savory richness. The bison itself is lean and slightly earthy, and it takes on all those aromatics beautifully when seared hard in a cast iron skillet until deeply browned. Butter lettuce wraps stand in for buns, keeping things light and crisp, while sliced avocado and cool cucumber rounds add creamy, refreshing contrast. The whole thing comes together with clean, whole-food ingredients and zero compromise on flavor ā just a seriously satisfying burger that happens to work perfectly for anyone avoiding honey in their diet.
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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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