Entree: Canada – Montreal – Bison Burger (Grilled ground bison patties served on buns with Montreal-style seasoning and classic burger toppings)

Serving Size: 4

Approximate Time

Prep 10 min

Cook 12 min

Total 30 min

Ingredients

- 1 lb (454 g) ground bison
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp (5 g) Montreal steak spice
- 1 tsp (5 g) kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp (2.5 g) freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) vegetable oil or canola oil for the pan
- 4 burger buns
- 4 slices (about 4 oz / 115 g total) sharp cheddar cheese (1 slice per burger)
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced, about 1/2 cup (75 g)
- 1 medium tomato, sliced, about 1/2 cup (75 g)
- 4 lettuce leaves
- 4 dill pickle slices per burger
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) butter to toast buns
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) mayonnaise
- 2 tsp (10 ml) Dijon mustard

Instructions

1. In a bowl, gently mix the ground bison, Worcestershire sauce, Montreal steak spice, salt, and black pepper until just combined. Divide into 4 equal portions and form into patties about 3/4 inch (2 cm) thick, making a slight indentation in the center of each.
2. Heat a heavy skillet or cast-iron pan over medium-high heat and add the vegetable oil. When hot, cook the patties 3–4 minutes per side for medium-rare to medium, or longer to desired doneness; add a slice of cheddar to each patty during the last minute and cover the pan to melt.
3. Meanwhile, spread butter on the cut sides of the buns and toast them in a separate skillet or under a broiler until golden.
4. Assemble burgers: spread mayonnaise on the bottom bun and Dijon on the top bun, place lettuce, the bison patty with melted cheese, tomato slices, red onion, and pickles. Serve immediately.