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Yukon Bison Burgers with Oven Fries

This is a Canadian favourite! Bison, abundant in the Yukon Territory, is a red meat alternative that is becoming increasingly popular due to it's lower fat content and because it is naturally raised, hormone-free, nutrient-dense and flavoursome. Yukon Gold potatoes give the best result for oven fries, but you won’t find them in Australia, so simply use regular white potatoes instead.
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Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 900 g lean ground bison
  • 2 egg whites
  • 4 tbsp 60 mL thick barbecue sauce
  • 2 tsp 10 mL Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 cup 125 mL cooked multigrain breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup 60 mL pickled capsicum, chopped
  • 1/2 tsp 2 mL steak spice
  • 1/4 tsp 1 mL salt
  • 1/2 tsp 2 mL black pepper, coarsely ground
  • 1/4 tsp 1 mL cayenne pepper
  • 8 small whole wheat buns or multigrain burger buns
  • 120 g sharp cheddar cheese sliced thinly
  • fresh spinach leaves or pickles or Tomato slices or mustard
  • tomato sauce or mayonnaise to taste
  • 2 tbsp 30 mL fresh parsley, chopped

  • Oven Fries
  • 4 large Yukon Gold potatoes or Australian alternative, about 400 g each
  • 1 tbsp 15 mL extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp 2 mL cayenne
  • 1/2 tsp 2 mL dried herbs
  • 3 cups 750 mL mushrooms, sliced
  • 2 medium onions sliced
  • 1 tsp 5 mL Worcestershire sauce

  • Green Onion Dip
  • 1-1/2 cups 375 mL natural Yogurt, with no gelatin, drained for 1 hour
  • 4 tbsp 60 mL olive oil mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp 30 mL green onions, chopped
  • 2 tbsp 30 mL fresh herbs, (try chives, oregano, thyme, cilantro, and Italian parsley)
  • 1/4 tsp 1 mL onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp 2 mL black pepper, ground
  • 2 tbsp 30 mL red wine vinegar
  • 2 tsp 10 mL Dijon mustard
  • 2 tsp 10 mL Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 tsp 5 mL anchovy paste

Method
 

  1. Burger patties: In a large bowl, combine ground bison, egg whites, barbecue sauce, Dijon mustard, bulgur, steak spice, salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and capsicum by hand (mixing by hand instead of a spoon will produce a juicier burger). When well-combined, form into 8 patties and refrigerate until ready for cooking.
  2. Oven fries: Preheat oven to 220 degrees celsius. Wash potatoes (do not peel) and cut into french-fry shaped strips. Toss in olive oil, 1/2 tsp each of cayenne and dried herbs. Spread on a large cookie sheet and bake for 45 minutes. Meanwhile, saute sliced mushrooms and onions in cooking spray, adding Worchestershire sauce when the mushrooms' water has evaporated and they are slightly browned. Add salt and pepper to taste. Keep warm until ready to serve.
  3. Make dip for fries: Combine 2/3 of the drained yogurt, 2 tbsp of the mayonnaise, green onion, fresh herbs, and onion powder. Add ground black pepper to taste. Refrigerate until ready to use.
  4. Cook burgers: Grill burger patties on a medium grill until medium-well, about 7 minutes per side, topping with sliced cheese for last two minutes of cooking. Lightly toast buns on grill for last minute of cooking.
  5. Assemble burgers: Top each bun with one patty, a couple of spoonfuls of mushrooms and onions, and let your guests garnish with their choice of fresh spinach leaves, pickles, tomato slices, mustard, ketchup, low-fat mayo, and anything else you want to offer.
  6. Serve fries hot out of the oven and tossed with black pepper and chopped parsley, with green-onion dip on the side.

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