Portobello Bison Burgers

These whole wheat bison burgers mix in portobello mushrooms for extra moist patties, with chipotle chile, thyme, and cumin for a spicy kick.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 6 mins
• Total Time: 16 mins
• Calories: 283 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 pound ground bison
• 4 whole wheat hamburger buns, split and toasted
• 0.5 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
• 0.25 cup finely chopped onion
• 0.5 teaspoon ground thyme
• 0.25 teaspoon ground dried chipotle pepper
• 0.75 cup portobello mushrooms

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.

Step 2

Combine bison, cumin, oregano, thyme, and chipotle in a bowl. Add mushrooms, Cheddar cheese, and onion; mix until well distributed. Season with salt and pepper. Divide mixture evenly into 4 sections and shape into patties.

Step 3

Place patties on grill and reduce heat slightly. Grill until browned, 3 to 4 minutes. Flip over and grill until other side is browned, 3 to 4 minutes more. Serve on toasted whole wheat buns.