Smoky Bison Burger

Name: Smoky Bison Burger
Ingredients: 8 Ball Park(R) Hamburger Buns; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; Burgers:; 2 pounds ground bison; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 teaspoon sweet paprika; 1 teaspoon garlic granules; 1 teaspoon onion powder; 1 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil , divided; Smoky BBQ Sauce:; 1 cup ketchup; 1 tablespoon molasses; 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar; 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; 2 teaspoons ground chipotle pepper, or more to taste; 1 teaspoon garlic granules; 1 teaspoon onion powder; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard; Thick-cut dill pickle slices; Hamburger trimmings, such as lettuce, tomato, onion, mustard, if desired

23 ingredients

9 steps

Ingredients

8 Ball Park(R) Hamburger Buns
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Burgers:
2 pounds ground bison
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon sweet paprika
1 teaspoon garlic granules
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil , divided
Smoky BBQ Sauce:
1 cup ketchup
1 tablespoon molasses
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons ground chipotle pepper, or more to taste
1 teaspoon garlic granules
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
Thick-cut dill pickle slices
Hamburger trimmings, such as lettuce, tomato, onion, mustard, if desired

Directions

1

To make the sauce, combine ketchup with ground chile, molasses, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, onion powder, salt, cumin and mustard.
2

Whisk well and set aside.
3

To prepare burgers, mix the ground bison with seasonings in a large bowl.
4

Shape 8 patties of equal size and brush each with half of the olive oil.
5

In a large skillet, add reserved olive oil and heat until smoking over medium-high heat.
6

Cook 4 patties, covered, for 5 minutes. Turn and cook another 5 minutes, covered. (Add cheese, if desired, for the last 1 minute of cooking.)
7

Remove to a warm platter and cover while you cook the remaining patties.
8

Keeping the skillet warm, brush the buns with olive oil and toast on either side for about 10 to 15 seconds.
9

Assemble burgers by placing cooked patties on bun bottoms, topping with smoky sauce and pickles, along with desired burger toppings.