Bison Burgers with Cabernet Onions

It's BBQ season, so ditch the nasty processed hot dogs and prepared burgers for this super easy and healthy (and slightly modified) bison burger recipe from Epicurious.

Bison is high in protein, iron, selenium, zinc, and vitamins B3 (niacin) and B6 (pyridoxine). It is low in saturated fat and cholesterol, but has good levels of the healthy omega-3 fatty acids. It is great alternative to beef as it is similar in flavor (bison is a little richer and sweeter), plus bison doesn't have any added hormones or antibiotics like the conventionally raised beef does.

Bison Burgers with Cabernet Onions

Ingredients;

Bison Burgers;
-1 lb. ground bison
-2 Tbsp. shallots, chopped fine
-1 heading tsp. fresh thyme (or 1/4 tsp. dried)
-Sea salt + pepper
-EVOO

Cabernet Onions;
-2 medium red onions, sliced
-1 Tbsp. coconut oil (or EVOO)
-3/4 cup cab-sauv (or other dry red)

Directions;
-Sautee onions over medium heat until caramelized, soft, and golden. Then, add the wine and continue to cook until all the liquid has evaporated. Set aside once ready.
-Combine the ground bison, shallots, and thyme. Add a couple twists of S+P, and a little drizzle of EVOO (to help combine everything and keep moist).
-Cook the bison burgers to your liking. I find the cook quite quickly to check up on them after only a few minutes if you like them more med-rare.
-Serve on healthy buns with the cab. onions, Dijon mustard and fresh toppings!