(Source: runnersworld.com & magazine photos & courtesy of Jim & Evana & Mitch Mandel)
••••DOUBLE ONION BISON SLIDERS!!
DOUBLE ONION BISON SLIDERS
Ingredients
1 pound ground bison
½ teaspoon kosher salt, divided
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 cup finely chopped onion
1 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
4 oz. smoked mozzarella, shredded
8 slider-size potato rolls (about 2 1/2″ diameter), sliced
8 teaspoons steak sauce
8 teaspoons relish
¼ cup French-fried onions
••••INSTRUCTIONS••••
Divide bison into 8 equal portions and form into 8 patties 3″ in diameter. Evenly sprinkle both sides of patties with ¼ teaspoon of salt and all of the pepper. Set patties aside.
In a large cast-iron or heavy-bottom skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion, bell pepper, and remaining ¼ teaspoon of salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are softened and onion is translucent, about 10 minutes. Scrape vegetables into a bowl and cover to keep warm.Return skillet to stove over medium heat. Place 4 patties in skillet. Let patties cook until browned, 3 minutes. Flip and immediately top each patty with 1 tablespoon of cheese. Cover with lid and continue to cook until cheese has melted and patties are well done, about 3 minutes more.
Meanwhile, wrap 4 rolls in a damp paper towel and microwave on high for 30 seconds, or until warmed through.
Transfer cooked patties to bottom rolls. Add 1 teaspoon of steak sauce, 1 tablespoon of cooked onion and pepper mixture, 1 teaspoon of relish, and 1 tablespoon of French-fried onions to each. Add top rolls and serve. Makes 8 (2 sliders per serving).
