Home-Ground Bison Burgers Recipe

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   Place meat on rimmed baking sheet or large plate, leaving a small space between each cube. Place in freezer until firm but not frozen, about 15 minutes. Meanwhile, set up meat grinder with 3/8ths inch plate. Grind meat according to manufacturer's instructions. Switch grinder to 1/4-inch plate and grind again, chilling meat in between batches in freezer if it starts to get too warm (it should remain freezing cold to the touch). Transfer ground beef to a rimmed baking sheet.

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   Place meat on rimmed baking sheet or large plate, leaving a small space between each cube. Place in freezer until firm but not frozen, about 15 minutes. Working in four batches, pulse meat cubes int he food processor until finely ground, about 15 short pulses. Transfer to a rimmed baking sheet

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   Gently press ground beef into four even patties about 4-inches across, pressing until they hold together and making a slight indentation in their center.

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   Preheat a grill to high heat. Season burgers generously with salt and black pepper. Grill, turning occasionally, until well-charred and center registers 125u00b0F on an instant read thermometer for medium rare or 135u00b0F for medium, adding cheese for last 30 seconds of cooking.

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   Transfer to buns, top as desired, and serve.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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