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Shishito Pepper Bison Burger

Shishito Burger Ingredients

Ingredients for Shishito Peppers:
  • 1/2 lb shishito peppers
  • 1 tablespoon safflower oil
  • 1/2 tablespoon minced garlic
  • Sea salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh lemon juice to taste
Ingredients for the Burger:
  • 1 sprouted grain bun
  • 5 oz raw lean ground bison
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 oz reduced-fat mozzarella cheese (optional)
Seasonings:
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • Sea salt and pepper to taste
Garnish:
  • Red onion slices
  • Heirloom tomato slices
  • Lettuce
Utensils:
  • Camp Chef Wood Pellet Grill or a nonstick skillet

How to Prepare Spanish-Spiced Burgers With Bison Meat

Step 1

Fire Up the Grill
 Preheat your grill to 350°F. Alternatively, if you don’t have a grill, a nonstick skillet on medium-high heat works just as well.

Step 2

Prepare the Shishito Peppers
 Heat safflower oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, add the shishito peppers and minced garlic. Toss the peppers in the oil and garlic, ensuring all sides are coated. Add a pinch of sea salt and pepper, and sear the peppers for 2-3 minutes until they blister.

    • In the final minute of cooking, squeeze fresh lemon juice over the peppers to enhance their tangy flavor. Remove from heat and set aside.
Step 3

Season and Shape the Bison Patty
 Combine the ground bison with smoked paprika, cumin, sea salt, and pepper. Mix well and form into a patty. Add a teaspoon of Dijon mustard to the mixture for extra depth of flavor.

Step 4

Cook the Bison Burger
 Place the patty on the hot grill or skillet and cook to your desired level of doneness. For safety, it’s recommended to cook bison meat thoroughly, as wild game can sometimes carry bacteria.

    • If using cheese, add a slice of mozzarella during the final minutes of cooking, allowing it to melt over the patty.
Step 5

Assemble the Burger
 Toast the sprouted grain bun for a minute or two on the grill or skillet. Build your burger with bison and shishito peppers by layering the patty, grilled shishito peppers, heirloom tomato slices, red onion slices, and lettuce. Top with the other half of the bun, and your gourmet burger is ready to serve!