Bison Sliders with Avocado Aioli in Lettuce Wraps

by Cindi Sutter, Founder & Editor Spirited Table®

If you don’t want to buy steaks for a big group, or kids are present, add these sliders to the grill—a serving is two per person, or one each for little kids.

Serves 8 to 16

 Ingredients

2 pounds ground bison

3 cloves garlic, minced 

1 tablespoon garlic powder 

2 teaspoons sea salt

1 teaspoon onion powder 

1 teaspoon ground pepper 

1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika 

For the Avocado Aioli

2 avocados, mashed 

2 cloves garlic, minced 

1 teaspoon cilantro, minced 

Salt and pepper to taste 

For the wraps

12 large leaves from 1 or 2 heads of Boston lettuce

2 or 3 Roma tomatoes, sliced (for a total of 16 slices)

Optional: Burger condiments of choice (ketchup, mustard, pickle relish, etc.)

Instructions

1. Put the ground bison in a bowl with the garlic, garlic powder, sea salt, onion powder, pepper, and paprika. Mix with your hands until fully combined, then set aside to come to room temperature, about 20 to 30 minutes.

2. Make the Avocado Aioli: Combine the avocadoes, garlic, cilantro, salt, and pepper. Cover and put it in the refrigerator.

3. Preheat the grill on high to 400 degrees with the lid on.

4. Form 16 small patties from the ground meat mixture. Put the patties on the grill and cook for 3 to 5 minutes per side, or until desired doneness.

5. Arrange the lettuce leaves on a platter and put a slider on each leaf. Top with a tomato, avocado aioli, and/or any preferred condiments.