Whole 30 Coconut Aminos Bison Burger

Total time42 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time12 min

4.7

(12)

Bison brings a rich, slightly sweet depth that pairs beautifully with the umami punch of coconut aminos, and this burger leans hard into that combination. Garlic, fresh ginger, and turmeric work into the patty itself, so every bite is layered with flavor before you even get to the toppings. Coconut aminos stand in for soy sauce here, which is the move that keeps this recipe compliant without sacrificing any of that savory, glossy quality you want in a great burger. Butter lettuce wraps replace the bun and honestly feel like an upgrade — crisp, cool, and sturdy enough to hold the whole stack together. Sliced avocado and thin cucumber rounds add creaminess and crunch, and an optional drizzle of coconut aminos at the end ties everything back to that base flavor. Cooking the patties in a cast iron skillet with coconut oil gives you a serious sear and a deep brown crust that makes this feel like a proper restaurant-quality meal. It's the kind of recipe that proves eating clean doesn't mean eating boring.

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Ingredients

4 servings

For the patties

1 ½ lb ground bison
2 tbsp coconut aminos
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
½ tsp turmeric
½ 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
½ 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 — 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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