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Whiskey Glazed BBQ Bison Burgers with Blue Cheese

Because some days I eat vegan buddha healing bowls and other days I eat whiskey bbq glazed blue cheese bison burgers with bacon.
 

It’s what I like to call balance. Also, I’m from Texas.

^(BTdubs, check out that alliteration.)

Whiskey Glazed BBQ Bison Burgers with Blue Cheese

These bison burgers will have you feeling go-oood. Like finding that stray onion ring in your french fries good. Inspired by my favorite whiskey sliders recipe (shoutout to the one and only Ree Drummond), I decided last week to come up with my own whiskey bbq burger recipe.

I’ve ordered bison burgers in the past and had some stocked in my freezer for magical days like this. Ground bison meat is leaner than ground beef and similar in macronutrients to ground turkey. To me, it’s always tasted richer and tastier than beef, so to be able to enjoy a flavorful burger with less fat and calories is a win-win.

…And that’s also why I decided to add the bacon.

Whiskey Glazed BBQ Bison Burgers with Blue Cheese

Combine ground bison with panko breadcrumbs, milk, an egg, Worcestershire, hot sauce, and salt and pepper to form the patties, then cook in a greased skillet to desired doneness. Caramelize thinly sliced onions before deglazing the pan with whiskey, then add the bbq sauce (Sweet Baby Ray’s all the way, y’all!), and let patties simmer in low heat.

To warm toasted buns, add fresh spinach leaves, the bison patty, and top with blue cheese, caramelized onions, and strips of bacon. Then cry happy tears as you realize that this is the best day of your life thus far and you no longer carry any judgment in your heart. Oh, and serve warm with your favorite burger sides.

Whiskey Glazed BBQ Bison Burgers with Blue Cheese
Serves 6
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Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
35 min
Total Time
50 min
Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
35 min
Total Time
50 min
For the burger meat
  1. 2 lb ground bison
  2. 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
  3. 2 tbsp 2% milk
  4. 3 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  5. 1 egg
  6. dash of hot sauce
  7. pinch of kosher salt
  8. 1/4 tsp black pepper
For the burger
  1. 6 slices bacon (optional) (...but what is optional bacon?)
  2. 1 large yellow onion, sliced thinly
  3. 1/4 cup whiskey
  4. 1 cup barbecue sauce (Sweet Baby Ray's, y'all!)
  5. 2 tbsp butter, softened
  6. 6 hamburger buns
For the toppings
  1. blue cheese
  2. spinach leaves
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spread each bun with softened butter and place on a baking tray, buttered side up, and bake for 4-5 minutes until just toasted. Set aside.
  2. If you plan on using bacon, fry the 6 slices of bacon and set aside to drain on a paper-towel lined plate. Drain all grease but 2 tbsp and lower heat. If not using bacon, melt an additional 2 tbsp of butter in a large skillet.
  3. Combine all burger patty ingredients in a medium sized bowl and form into 6 patties.
  4. Heat large skillet with grease or butter to medium-high. When hot, add the burger patties and cook until done, about 3-4 minutes per side (medium rare is 140 degrees; 160 degrees for well done). Remove and set aside on a plate, covered with foil.
  5. Drain all grease but 2 tbsp, and add the sliced onion. Cook on medium-low heat until onions begin to caramelize, about 10 minutes, stirring often. Add the whiskey to the skillet and stir for about 2-3 minutes, until whiskey begins to reduce. Add the barbecue sauce and stir to combine for 1-2 minutes.
  6. Lower heat to low and add the bison patties to the bbq sauce, turning once to coat. Sprinkle blue cheese on each one and remove from heat.
  7. Spread spinach leaves on each bun, top with a patty, place bacon and caramelized onions on the patty, then top with bun and devour!
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  7. Allison says

    These look incredible! My husband is such a sucker for blue cheese. We’re definitely going to have to give these a try!

    xx Allison @ alwayseatdessert.com

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  11. Rhonda Sittig says

    Jasmine– these photos win for the most mouth watering pictures ever! It’s almost dinner time and I would love to have one of these on the table!! Brilliant! Happy weekend ahead! xo

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  13. Fred says

    Holy moly this recipe sounds amazing. I’ve never had bison meat but it sounds so foreign and exotic to me. Plus the pictures look great. Ps I’m all on board with balance like you mentioned. My girlfriend is vegetarian but I’m not so I consider myself a part-time vegetarian.// ▲ fredsguidetolife.com ▲

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    • Jasmine says

      Thank you, Fred!! I think you’d really enjoy bison if you tried it – very similar to ground beef, just a little healthier! Thank you for stopping by.

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  14. Osyth says

    I with you in the definition of balanced diet …. It’s logical and let no man argue with me ? to a bison virgin this looks like temptation on a plate …. I’m clearly not going to rest til I can Hoover one up ?

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