Tuesday, February 20, 2007

Bison cheeseburger - an upgrade from your normal hamburger.

BISON CHEESEBURGER
This is a serious upgrade from your normal cheeseburger. Bison meat is a leaner, healthier choice: it has less fat and cholesterol than normal ground beef, but is higher in iron and protein, which makes it useful for those who are health-conscious. It has been said to help fight cancer and heart disease, due to certain fatty acids that can be found in the meat. In addition to these health perks, bison meat typically has a richer, more flavorful taste than regular ground beef.

Ingredients:
1/3 lb. ground bison meat, cajun spices/seasoning, grated cheese(s) (I typically use a monterey jack and cheddar blend), garlic, olive oil, 2 slices of 10-grain bread.

Directions:
Begin by cutting up a clove of garlic (pieces at your discretion; I prefer to dice it) and sauteeing it in a little olive oil in a frying pan on a burner turned to medium-high heat. Create a circular patty from the bison meat. Lightly season both sides with your cajun spices. Once the garlic is slightly brown, put your bison patty in the pan. You will want to let each side brown for a few minutes, and continue to flip the patty until it is nearly cooked to your liking. I prefer my burgers with some pink in the center, which usually doesn't take much more than five minutes. Just before you think the burger is done, spread some cheese across the top, and when it is melted, your bison burger is done. Serve on toasted 10-grain bread for a healthy, well-balanced meal.

This is something that should take less than ten minutes and is inexpensive. It is a good choice for a quick lunch or dinner. To read more on bison meat:
http://www.bisonbasics.com
http://www.bisoncentral.com

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

I had a bison burger once at Fudruckers.

Anonymous said...

I want to cook it on my own but I haven't seen it at any grocery stores.