Paleo Bison Burger Bowl Recipe

The paleo bison burger bowl delivers all the satisfaction of a classic burger without the bun, sauces, or dairy. Lean, nutrient-dense bison is seasoned simply and served over crisp lettuce with tomato, pickled onion, and a paleo-friendly mustard-avocado drizzle. Each bowl contains 30g of protein and 342 calories, making it a lean, high-performance paleo dinner.

Ingredients

Bison Patties

• 500g ground bison
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 0.5 tsp smoked paprika
• 0.5 tsp sea salt
• 0.25 tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp olive oil

Bowl Base

• 4 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
• 2 medium tomatoes, diced
• 1 avocado, sliced
• 0.5 red onion, thinly sliced
• 1 cup shredded carrots
• 1 large dill pickle, sliced (check label for paleo compliance)

Mustard-Avocado Drizzle

• 0.5 ripe avocado
• 1 tbsp Dijon mustard (no sugar added)
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 2 tbsp water
• Pinch of salt

Instructions

1. In a bowl, combine ground bison with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently just until combined.
2. Divide into 4 equal portions and form into patties, about 1.5cm thick. Press a small indent in the center of each patty with your thumb to prevent bulging.
3. Heat olive oil in a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
4. Cook patties for 4 minutes per side for medium, or 5 minutes per side for well-done. Do not press down on the patties while cooking.
5. Remove from heat and let rest for 3 minutes.
6. Meanwhile, make the drizzle: blend avocado, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, water, and salt until smooth. Add more water if needed to reach drizzle consistency.
7. Assemble bowls: divide romaine between 4 bowls, then top with shredded carrots, diced tomato, sliced onion, and pickle rounds.
8. Slice each rested bison patty and place on top of the bowl.
9. Add avocado slices and drizzle the mustard-avocado sauce over everything.

Tips & Variations

• Bison cooks faster than beef due to its lower fat content; avoid overcooking to keep it juicy.
• Substitute ground bison with grass-fed ground beef if bison is not available.
• Add a fried egg on top for extra protein and healthy fat.
• The mustard-avocado drizzle keeps in the fridge for 1 day; press plastic wrap directly on the surface to prevent browning.
• Crispy bacon pieces make an excellent addition to this bowl.

Nutrition Breakdown

Calories: 342 kcal

Protein: 30.1g

Fat: 20.4g

Carbs: 14.6g

Fiber: 6.9g

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