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         Chopped Steak Bison Burger



Chopped bison steak has a meatier steak-like texture than regular ground burger.

The best chopped steak burgers are made from coarsely ground bison sirloin that has some additional fat added. For a juicy burger, fat content should be close to 20%. In a pinch, coarsely ground eye-of-the-round can be substituted for bison sirloin.

For the best steak taste nothing much more than onion, salt and pepper should be mixed into the chopped steak. I recommend topping off this incredible burger with melted old cheddar cheese.
        Ingredients
1/2 cup
1 tsp
1/2 tsp
2 lbs
 
10 ounces
very finely chopped sweet onion
salt
freshly ground black pepper
chopped bison steak (20% fat content)
vegetable oil
coarsely grated old cheddar cheese (optional)
        Directions

  • In a large mixing bowl combine the finely chopped onion with the salt and pepper.
  • Add the chopped steak and combine by hand until the ingredients are evenly blended.
  • Shape meat mixture into 7 burger patties.

  • Place patties in a single layer on a cookie sheet or serving tray.
  • Cover loosely with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour.

  • Pre-heat barbecue to medium-high.
  • Just before cooking, brush the grill clean with a wire brush. Then quickly grease grill with a rag or paper towel soaked in some vegetable oil.

  • Except when the burgers are being flipped, the barbecue cover should be closed during cooking.
  • Grill burgers for 3 minutes on one side without disturbing.
  • Flip the burgers over and cook the opposite side for another 3 minutes.
  • Continue cooking on the same side without flipping for another 4-5 minutes but reduce heat to medium/medium-low.
  • To finish, flip and cook the opposite side for a final 4-5 minutes for a burger that is between medium-well and well-done.

    • If finishing with melted cheese turn the oven broiler on 5 minutes before the burgers come off the grill. Put each cooked burger on a crusty bun and top with grated old cheddar (1-2 ounces each). Place them under the broiler until the cheese just melts.

  • To enjoy that great bison taste best, serve these chopped steak burgers with minimal condiments.