Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1/3 cup chopped bacon
  • 1 lb grass-fed bison (can sub for ground beef)
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tsp dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
  • 8 leaves of butter lettuce
  • Paleo mayonnaise
  • 1 tomato (sliced)
  • 1 avocado (thinly sliced)

Instruction

  • Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook the chopped bacon until cooked through.
  • Use a slotted spoon to transfer the cooked bacon on to a paper towel. Save the bacon grease for another use.
  • In a large bowl, combine bacon, bison, garlic, dijon mustard, onion powder, dried oregano, salt and pepper. Mix together without overworking the meat.
  • Divide meat into 4 equal parts an shape into patties, making a small indentation in the middle.
  • Heat a grill to medium high heat.
  • Place the burger patties on the grill, close the lid, and grill for 6 minutes.
  • Flip the burgers, close the lid, and grill for 2 more minutes for medium rare, or longer if desired.
  • Remove the burgers from the grill and let rest for 5 minutes.
  • Place each burger on a lettuce leaf, then top with mayonnaise, tomatoes, and avocado slices. Finish off with another lettuce leaf on the top of each burger, and serve!