What is Bison Burger?

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Bison Burger

(Buffalo Burger)

A unique American burger known as bison burger is a type of hamburger that uses meat from the North American bison. This hamburger is often called buffalo burger as bison meat is frequently incorrectly referred to as buffalo meat, which is usually used for the meat coming from the African buffalo and water buffalo.

Although this burger has less cholesterol and fat than typical burgers, the higher price of buffalo meat makes it a special treat. The bison burger patty is typically placed inside a soft bun and served with various toppings such as onions, lettuce, tomato slices, red slaw, and cheddar cheese, with sweet fries often served on the side.

United States of America

WHERE TO EAT The best Bison Burger in the world (according to food experts)

Larry Olmsted and 11 other food critics.

"The buffalo patty itself is really good, while the aioli, cream cheese and jalapeño worked well together. I also got to taste test a range of styles with the clever buffalo slider trio, and the barbecue bacon cheeseburger was my favorite."

Thrillist and 9 other food critics.

"Bubba’s is the "Home of the Buffalo Burger," which in turn means any of its excellent burgers can be made with buffalo meat, which in another turn means the patty has 70% less fat and 30% more protein, while remaining quite tasty... especially because you can feel better about piling things like chili, cheese, and bacon on top."

Mike Sutter and 6 other food critics.

"I really did want less from the Buffalo Bill, with ground bison meat, blue cheese, bacon and Frank's hot sauce. That lean, mean buffalo meat has nothing to hide, and I could learn to love it with just some lettuce, tomato and melted Cheddar."

Food Network and 3 other food critics.

"Chef Michael Kornick is making more than a dozen types of gourmet burgers. The unique and contrasting "monster flavors" of the bison burger with blueberry barbecue sauce, goat cheese and marinated onions impressed Guy."

Larry Olmsted and 3 other food critics.

"In Breckenridge, Colo., a ski town that is home to the state’s largest historic district and nation’s highest chairlift, specialist Empire Burger features large 1/3-pound patties with myriad and delicious combinations of toppings and sauces, and all are available as a choice of beef or bison."