Feta-Basil Bison Burgers

Poolside grilling is always a good time. I like to make burgers when grilling at the pool because they are easy and don’t need a plate. I have made these bison burgers a few times in the last week and they have been a hit each time. Bison has a higher protein and mineral content per calorie than many other meats. I like bison burgers because they are a little bit healthier than regular beef burgers, but still give you a similar flavor.

This recipe has kind of a Greek-meets-Italian feeling to it. These burgers are made with feta and fresh basil built directly into the patty. Next, the burger is dressed with cucumber, roasted tomatoes and a tangy basil sauce to create the ultimate flavor experience for your tastebuds. After eating these, a friend of mine said, “Jenny. That might have been the best burger I have ever tasted.” Not to mention that he said that after hesitantly adding all of the toppings that I told him to.

Feta-Basil Bison Burgers

4.50 from 2 votes

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Servings 4

Ingredients

  

• 1 lb ground bison or beef
• 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 2 tbsp fresh basil minced
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tbsp black pepper
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 3 tbsp sour cream
• 1/2 shallot minced
• 1 clove garlic minced
• 3 tbsp basil minced
• 2 tbsp Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• Pinch of salt
• 1/4 onion sliced
• 1/2 cucumber sliced
• 2/3 cup cherry tomatoes
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• Extra salt and pepper
• 4 hamburger buns

Instructions

 

• Preheat oven to 425F. In a medium bowl, mash together the ground bison, feta, 2 tbsp basil, salt and pepper.
• Divide the meat into four sections, roll into a ball, then make into hamburger patties.
• Combine mayonnaise, sour cream, Parmesan, shallot, garlic, 3 tbsp basil, 1/4 tsp pepper and salt in a food processor and process until smooth.
• Drizzle the tomatoes with olive oil, salt and pepper and bake at 425F until soft (about 10-15 minutes).
• Cook the hamburger patties to desired doneness on the grill.
• Layer the hamburger bun, burger, sauce, onion slices, cucumber and tomato to serve.

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