Grilled Buffalo Bison Burgers with Palisade Peach Chutney

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-14 · Updated 2026-05-14

Juicy grilled bison burgers topped with a sweet and tangy peach chutney, inspired by Colorado’s Palisade peaches and local game meat. This american-inspired beef ready in about 30 minutes blends ground bison, salt, black pepper into a versatile sauce that lifts everything from grain bowls and roasted vegetables to grilled proteins — a small-batch staple worth keeping in the fridge. Each serving lands at about 400 calories and feeds 4, so a small batch covers several meals across the week without taking over the fridge. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground bison
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 2 medium Palisade peaches, peeled and diced
• 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
• 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 1/4 tsp ground ginger
• 1/8 tsp red chili flakes
• 4 hamburger buns
• 4 lettuce leaves
• 4 tomato slices

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a bowl, combine 1 lb ground bison with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Form into four equal patties about 3/4-inch thick.
2. Step 2: Preheat a grill to medium-high heat (around 400°F). Brush the grill grates with 1 tbsp olive oil to prevent sticking.
3. Step 3: Grill the bison patties for 4-5 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F and the outside has nice grill marks.
4. Step 4: While burgers cook, make the peach chutney: In a small saucepan, combine 2 diced Palisade peaches, 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion, 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar, 1 tbsp brown sugar, 1/4 tsp ground ginger, and 1/8 tsp red chili flakes. Simmer over medium heat for 10 minutes until peaches soften and mixture thickens.
5. Step 5: Toast the 4 hamburger buns lightly on the grill for 1 minute.
6. Step 6: Assemble each burger by placing a lettuce leaf and tomato slice on the bottom bun, add the grilled bison patty, and top with 2 tbsp of warm peach chutney. Cover with top bun and serve immediately.