Techniques and Recipes

Bison Burger Sliders
with
Caramelized Onions
and
Sautéed Mushrooms
For your next gathering, set out additional toppings, like bacon, pickled vegetables, and slaw, for a
do-it-yourself burger bar.
MAKES COOK TIME
8 SERVINGS 45 MINUTES
INGREDIENTS
Caramelized onions
– 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
– 1 tablespoon canola oil
– 2 large yellow onions, halved
and thinly sliced
– 1 ounce rye or bourbon whiskey
– Kosher salt
Sautéed mushrooms
– 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
– 1 tablespoon canola oil
– 12 ounces cremini mushrooms
– 3 sprigs fresh thyme
– 2 medium garlic cloves, minced
– Kosher salt
– Black pepper
Bison burgers
– 1 pound ground bison
– 2 teaspoons kosher salt
– Vegetable oil
For serving
– 8 slider burger buns
– Mayonnaise
– 2 handfuls baby arugula
PREPARATION METHOD
To make onions
1. In a medium cast iron pan over medium-high heat, melt butter
and oil. Add onions and a pinch of salt; stir to coat. 2. Reduce heat
to low and cook, stirring every few minutes, until the onions are
softened and golden brown, at least 20 minutes. 3. Remove from
heat, add whiskey, stir to coat, and return to the rangetop. Over
medium heat, cook just until the alcohol smell is cooked o; set aside.
To make mushrooms
1. In a medium cast iron pan over medium-high heat, melt butter
and oil. When oil shimmers, add mushrooms, thyme, and garlic; stir
to coat in oil, season with salt and pepper, and cook undisturbed at
least 5 minutes. 2. Stirring occasionally, cook until the mushrooms
have released excess water and turn golden brown, about 5 to 10
minutes more. Remove from heat and set aside.
To make burgers
1. Heat griddle to 375°F. In a large bowl, mix bison and salt until well
combined. 2. Shape into eight ¼-inch patties; brush with vegetable
oil. 3. Cook patties until browned on first side, about 1–2 minutes.
Flip and cook to desired doneness, about 1–2 minutes more.
3. Serve sliders on buns topped with mayonnaise, mushrooms,
onions, and arugula.
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