Mediterranean Diet Friendly Thyme Bison Burgers with Caramelized Onions

Total time1 hr

Prep time15 min

Cook time45 min

Mediterranean Diet Friendly Thyme Bison Burgers with Caramelized Onions

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Ingredients

4 servings

For the caramelized onions

2 medium yellow onions, thinly sliced
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2 tbsp olive oil, divided
¼ tsp salt
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar

For the burgers

1 ½ 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).
2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
½ tsp salt
1 tbsp olive oil

For serving

4 large butter lettuce leaves, for serving (optional)
4 gluten free buns, for serving (optional)
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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 minutes, until the onions are deeply golden, jammy, and reduced to about one-quarter of their original volume, 35–40 minutes. Watch the heat — if the onions begin to brown too quickly or stick, lower the heat and add a splash of water.
2
Add the apple cider vinegar to the caramelized onions and stir to combine, scraping up any browned bits from the pan. Cook for 1 minute until the vinegar is absorbed, then transfer the onions to a bowl and set aside. Wipe the skillet clean.

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