Bison and Morel Smash Burgers
Get ready to sink your teeth into the most mouthwatering bison smash burgers you’ve ever tasted.
Bison and Morel Smash Burgers
This recipe comes to us from Adam Foss, renowned photographer, filmmaker, bowhunter, and conservation advocate.
6
20 minutes
15 minutes
550
American
Dinner
I’m always looking for ways to elevate my culinary game using my latest harvest from the field. Today, I’m excited to share a recipe that combines two of my favorite ingredients: lean, freshly processed bison meat and morel mushrooms.
Get ready to sink your teeth into the most mouthwatering bison smash burgers you’ve ever tasted.
Ingredients
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- 16 oz. ground bison (elk works great, too)
- 6 slices Swiss cheese
- 3 handfuls of fresh morel mushrooms (or dried equivalent)
- 6 brioche hamburger buns
- Burger toppings of choice (I recommend pickled jalapeños for a nice kick)
- Cooking oil with a high smoke point
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 shallots, finely chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
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- 1 1/2 Tbsp. ketchup
- 2 Tbsp. mustard
- 2/3 cup mayo
- 2 Tbsp. dill pickle juice
- 1 tsp. garlic powder
- 1 tsp. onion powder
- A dash of cayenne or sriracha (optional, for those who like it spicy)
Directions
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Combine all the sauce ingredients in a bowl and whisk until smooth. Adjust the flavors to your liking, then refrigerate.
Prepare your burger toppings of choice.
Sauté those morels in a pan with salt, pepper, garlic, and shallots over medium heat until tender and fragrant.
Season your ground bison with salt and pepper, then divide it into six 3 oz. balls. These should be about 1 1/2″ thick — perfect for smashing. If you’re really hungry, make it a double.
Heat a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat and add a touch of high-smoke-point oil. Once the skillet is smoking hot, add three patties (don’t overcrowd!). Using a solid metal spatula or the bottom of a heavy pan, press down firmly to smash each patty.
When you see those edges getting crispy (about two minutes), it’s time to flip. Quickly top each patty with a generous heap of sautéed morels and a slice of Swiss cheese.
While your cheese melts, toast those brioche buns. Slather on a healthy dose of the burger sauce, add your perfectly cooked bison smash burger, and pile on your favorite toppings.
