Bison Bacon Cheeseburger Recipe

Name: Bison Bacon Cheeseburger Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 slices smoked bacon (about 6 ounces); 1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced; 2 medium jalapenos, seeded and thinly sliced lengthwise; 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce; 2 medium garlic cloves, peeled and minced (about 1 tablespoon); 1 large egg; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 2 pounds ground bison meat; 6 thin slices Swiss cheese (about 3 1/4 ounces); 6 toasted burger buns; 1/2 medium Hass avocado, sliced just before serving

Servings: persons

6 slices smoked bacon (about 6 ounces)
1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
2 medium jalapenos, seeded and thinly sliced lengthwise
3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 medium garlic cloves, peeled and minced (about 1 tablespoon)
1 large egg
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 pounds ground bison meat
6 thin slices Swiss cheese (about 3 1/4 ounces)
6 toasted burger buns
1/2 medium Hass avocado, sliced just before serving

1
Heat the broiler to high and arrange a rack in the middle.
2
Place a cooling rack inside a baking sheet and set aside.
3
Heat a large frying pan over medium heat.
4
Add bacon and cook until browned and crispy, about 10 minutes.
5
Remove bacon to a paper-towel-lined plate and set aside; do not discard bacon fat (you should have about 2 tablespoons).
6
Return the pan to medium heat, add onion and jalapenos, and cook in reserved bacon fat until soft and starting to color, about 4 minutes; set aside.
7
Mix together Worcestershire, garlic, egg, salt, and pepper in a large bowl until egg is broken up.
8
Add bison meat and mix until thoroughly combined.
9
Shape meat mixture into 6 (3/4-cup) patties and place on the rack inside the baking sheet.
10
Broil until browned and springy to the touch, about 10 minutes for medium.
11
Place cheese on top of patties and cook until cheese melts, about 1 minute.
12
To serve, place cheeseburgers on buns and top with bacon, avocado slices, and sauteed onion mixture.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 slices smoked bacon (about 6 ounces), 1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced, 2 medium jalapenos, seeded and thinly sliced lengthwise, 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce, and more.

Yes, Bison Bacon Cheeseburger Recipe falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!