Bison Burger with Thyme-Caramelized Onions

As seen on my TV show, Lovely Bites!

Yield: 4 servings

Active Time: 40 minutes

Total Time: 40 minutes

Ease of Preparation: Easy

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons avocado oil

• 2 large yellow onions, sliced

• 2 tablespoons light brown sugar

• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter

• 4 to 6 sprigs fresh thyme

• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

• 1 pound ground bison

• 4 slices sharp Cheddar (about 4 ounces)

• 4 brioche buns

• Dill pickles, sliced tomatoes, red leaf lettuce and sliced red onion, for garnish

Directions

In a large skillet over medium-high heat, sauté the onions in the avocado oil. Cook until the onions are softened and starting to turn golden, stirring occasionally, about 7 to 10 minutes. Add the brown sugar, butter and thyme and season with salt and pepper. Cook until the onions are a deep mahogany brown, about 5 minutes more.

Season the bison with salt and pepper and shape into 4 burgers. Add the burgers to a pre-heated grill or skillet and cook 3 to 4 minutes on each side for medium-rare, placing a slice of Cheddar on each patty during the last minutes to allow it to melt.

Build the burgers on toasted buns ( I like brioche or potato buns) with the caramelized onions, pickles, tomatoes, lettuce and red onion. A little dab of dijon on the buns is also very yummy. Enjoy, my loves!