About the Recipe
Who doesn’t love a fantastic summer grilled or BBQ’d burger with premium grass-fed BC beef and bison? Lean, flavourful, and nutrient-dense, these burgers are the best of the best.
Paired with Terra Breads' brioche buns, they become the perfect drool-worthy match.
About Two Rivers Meats:
Two Rivers Meats began with a mission to connect British Columbia’s top chefs with exceptional Canadian farms and ranchers dedicated to high-quality meat. Renowned for their passion for premium Canadian meats, they offer outstanding beef, an exclusive dry-aged beef program, and must-try charcuterie products including various salamis, whole-muscle salumis, snack sticks, and beef jerky. Two Rivers proudly source only ethically and sustainably-raised products from like-minded farms.
About Terra Breads:
Terra Breads believes in simplicity and authenticity. Their slow-rise brioche buns are crafted over several days with a touch of honey for sweetness and premium butter for a soft, rich texture. Each bun is hand-shaped and fresh-baked daily. Versatile enough for breakfast sandwiches, as served in their cafes, and perfect for freezing, their artisan bread exemplifies a commitment to good food made with simple, high-quality ingredients. For bread like this, I'll wait as long as it takes!
Ingredients
Two Rivers Grass-Fed BC Beef Burger
- Grass-fed Two Rivers BC beef patties
- Kosher salt
- Black pepper
- Terra Breads Brioche Buns
Tomato Dressing
- ⅛ cup tomato paste
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- ⅛ cup red wine vinegar
- ⅛ cup olive oil
- 1 tbsp kosher salt
- 1 tbsp black pepper
- ⅛ cup BC honey
Suggested Garnishes for Beef Burger:
- BC Cheddar
- Butter lettuce
- Sliced tomatoes
- Pickles
- Mayonnaise (optional)
- Two Rivers Meats strip bacon, preferably double smoked
Two Rivers BC Bison Burger
Ingredients:
- Two Rivers BC bison patties
- Kosher salt
- Black pepper
- Terra Breads Brioche Buns
Grainy Mustard Mayo
Ingredients:
- ½ cup mayonnaise (Hellmann's, or homemade)
- ⅛ cup grainy mustard
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tsp hot sauce
- 2 tsp vinegar (white or white wine)
Pickled Red Onions
I love these onions on burgers, steaks, in tomato salads, in sandwiches.
Ingredients:
- 1 whole red onion, sliced thin
- 1 cup red wine vinegar
- ½ cup water
- ½ cup sugar
- 1 clove garlic
- 3 tbsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp black peppercorns
Suggested Garnishes for Bison Burger:
- Roasted red peppers
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Roast bell peppers for 30-35 minutes until blistered and tender.
- Let cool, peel, and remove seeds.
- Choice of cheese
- Pickled red onions
- Butter lettuce
Preparation
Two Rivers Grass-Fed BC Beef Burger
I like my patties naked, unadorned and ready for seasoning.Of course, we all have our go to recipes for the perfect patty, but with grass-fed beef I love the flavour, meaty, lean, delicious.
Instructions:
1. Season the beef patties with kosher salt and black pepper (or your favourite seasoning).
2. Preheat your grill/BBQ/fire or heavy-duty cast iron pan.
3. Lay the seasoned patties down on the fire and make sure you hear the sear and sizzle.
Cook the patties for approximately 4 minutes per side until medium rare.
4. Let the patties rest for as long as you cooked them to allow the juices to redistribute.
Tomato Dressing
Mix all ingredients together with a whisk in a bowl or blend in a Vita-Prep.
Assemble with Garnishes:
- BC Cheddar
- Butter lettuce
- Sliced tomatoes
- Pickles
- Mayonnaise (optional)
- Two Rivers Meats strip bacon, preferably double smoked
Two Rivers BC Bison Burger
Did you know bison has less fat per 100 grams than boneless, skinless chicken breast? And it’s delicious! Paired with Terra Breads' brioche buns, these bison burgers are a true gourmet experience.
Instructions:
1. Season the bison patties with kosher salt and black pepper (or your favourite seasoning).
2. Preheat your grill/BBQ/fire or heavy-duty cast iron pan.
3. Cook the patties for approximately 4 minutes per side until medium rare.
4. Let the patties rest for as long as you cooked them to allow the juices to redistribute.
Grainy Mustard Mayo
Mix all ingredients together in a bowl.
Pickled Red Onions
Instructions:
1. In a small pot, bring vinegar, water, sugar, garlic, salt, and peppercorns to a boil.
2. Pour the vinegar mixture over the sliced red onions.
3. Refrigerate overnight before eating.
Assemble with Garnishes:
- Roasted red peppers
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Roast bell peppers for 30-35 minutes until blistered and tender.
- Let cool, peel, and remove seeds.
- Choice of cheese
- Pickled red onions
- Butter lettuce
Enjoy your Terra Breads Brioche Buns with these delicious Two Rivers Meats BC Beef and BC Bison Burgers!
Ned Bell