Ground bison is an excellent source of lean protein, offering more nutrition with each bite! Plus, its non-gamey taste means it can fit seamlessly into a variety of dishes!
Try these delicious ground bison recipes and fall in love with this versatile meat! You may just get hooked!
Blue Cheese Burgers
Bison meat is one of our favorite burger ingredients, and when combined with other tasty flavors like blue cheese we love creating amazing combinations like this. For our recipe we used an egg and some oats as moisture sources while keeping the patty together on the grill, then finished it off with zippy blue cheese both inside the patty itself as well as on top of a freshly toasted bun for maximum flavor!
As an extra sweet and tangy condiment, we developed this fruity blueberry relish to pair perfectly with the rich flavors of bison meat. Perfect for summer when blueberries are in season and will sure to impress guests at your next gathering!
These blue cheese burgers are easy to make and packed with flavor! Each patty contains ground bison, an egg, mustard and some oats as binder to hold it all together.
This healthy and delicious burger features caramelized onions, crispy bacon and tomato for the perfect combination. Arugula completes this flavorful treat!
To make these burgers, we combined ground bison with Dijon mustard, shallots, garlic cloves, Worcestershire sauce and splash of olive oil – then formed 6 patties from this mixture and added one teaspoon of blue cheese in each one for extra flair!
After making our patties, we used the grill to prepare them perfectly. However, this recipe can also be done on a stovetop.
When grilling, make sure that when flipping the burgers you only touch them when flipping them – this ensures an even cooking process and prevents overcooking which would lead to too dry and crumbly results. Also take care to avoid burning their surface too early!
Stuffed Peppers
Stuffed peppers make an easy, comforting, family-friendly dinner that can be prepared quickly on the stovetop before baking in the oven – they’re also an effective way of getting children and teens to consume more veggies!
These delicious stuffed peppers are packed with protein and fiber, and easy to prepare with just a few simple ingredients. Their filling includes ground bison, rice and tomato sauce topped off with shredded cheese for added texture, with fresh parsley garnish as an optional final touch.
Mini bell peppers are ideal for stuffing, as they cook faster than their larger counterparts. Regular-sized peppers may still be used if desired; just increase their cooking time accordingly.
To prepare the filling, begin by removing seeds and membranes from peppers. Cut each one in half lengthwise from stem to base before roasting both halves until tender-crisp.
While your peppers are cooling, combine ground bison, grated cauliflower, rotel, seasonings and half of the cheese into a meat mixture and stuff each pepper with it before topping with remaining cheese for garnish.
Serve these peppers hot, or refrigerate until ready to reheat later on.
Make and store the filling ahead of time in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days; for best results reheat leftovers in a 350 degF-oven until warm and the cheese has melted.
To avoid sogginess in your peppers, don’t overbake them; and, if using fresh peppers, add water to the bottom of your baking dish before starting so as to add moisture while baking and help ensure they won’t become dry during their journey to you!
Lettuce Wraps
Ground bison is an economical alternative to beef that pairs beautifully with flavorful dishes. Plus, it makes an easy, gluten-free meal that’s low in saturated fat while high in minerals and vitamins!
These Asian Beef Lettuce Wraps are filled with tender beef and vegetables seasoned in an irresistibly tasty homemade sauce, creating the perfect appetizer or main course option.
Boston Bibb lettuce leaves are ideal for creating these wraps, which provide crispier filling. You can prepare these ahead of time and store in the fridge until it’s time to consume.
To create lettuce wraps, start by separating and rinsing each lettuce leaf carefully before spinning in your salad spinner or placing them in the refrigerator until ready to use.
Add avocado oil to a large non-stick skillet and heat over medium-low. Once hot, add garlic and onion, sauteeing until translucent – approximately two minutes.
Add mushrooms, spinach and tomatoes and continue cooking over low heat until everything is tender. Take note when readying to remove from heat; season to taste with salt and pepper as required.
Although these dishes should be eaten immediately, you can make and store them for up to 4 days in the fridge before microwaving for 30-60 seconds before serving.
Serve this meal alongside steamed white or cauliflower rice for a heartier meal. If you’re feeding a crowd, simply serve the meat mixture in a bowl so everyone can scoop their own lettuce wraps from there!
For an additional healthy twist to these lettuce wraps, try including vegetables such as red bell peppers, carrots and water chestnuts to give some texture and crunch! Additionally, cauliflower rice could even help make these gluten-free!
Cauliflower Bowl
Ground bison is an economical, delicious protein source that makes an easy low-carb meal option! Plus it tastes fantastic too!
Ground bison in this cauliflower bowl has been marinated with an amazing combination of spices that creates an irresistibly flavorful dish, leaving cauliflower florets crispy and full of smokey aroma.
This dish is also an easy and quick way to incorporate more vegetables into your diet, providing vitamins and minerals along with fast preparation.
This recipe is an easy way to utilize any leftovers from the day! Beans and cilantro lime rice come together quickly while the chipotle yogurt sauce adds plenty of flavor.
Start off by warming some oil in a skillet. Next, add cauliflower florets and continue cooking until tender – you may also wish to season with salt and pepper for added flavor!
After several minutes, flip the cauliflower. This will allow both sides to cook evenly, creating a delicious meal which can be topped with edamame, avocados and sauce for an energizing and healthy dinner option.
Mexican skillet lasagna is another delicious cauliflower bowl option that packs flavorful and satisfying ingredients, like ground bison, zucchini and pepper mix, salsa, beans and enchilada sauce! Layered between soft corn tortillas is an irresistibly flavorful cheese blend before being baked to complete this delightful and filling meal!
This delicious and hearty chili recipe combines ground bison with white kidney beans for an irresistibly nutritious and delicious dinner! Plus, its quick preparation makes this an easy dish that everyone in your family will love!
Pasta with Parmesan Cheese
Grated Parmesan cheese is an integral part of Italian cuisine, yet knowing when and how much to add can be tricky. Too much cheese could overwhelm the flavors in your dish while too little can leave it tasting bland.
Italians tend not to add more than one or two teaspoons of cheese per serving of pasta, as too much cheese may overshadow other elements in the dish such as meat, sauce and vegetables.
This recipe calls for freshly grated Parmesan cheese, which offers superior flavor over pre-grated varieties that tend to be dry and grainy. Furthermore, freshly grated Parmesan can also save families money; which makes this an especially helpful budget friendly solution.
Use any pasta you desire for this dish; I suggest linguine, fettuccine or spaghetti as they cook more quickly than others. Be sure to follow the directions on the box when boiling your chosen variety!
Once the pasta is done cooking, drain and transfer it to a large bowl. Gently incorporate butter, garlic and olive oil (photos 1&3) before tossing to combine; you may want to splash in some pasta water as you toss for added creaminess.
Once the pasta has been mixed with sauce, add Parmesan cheese. Top off your dish with fresh chopped parsley for a garnish, and you have an irresistibly flavorful and nutritious dinner for everyone in one pot! It’s great that families can share one meal that everyone will love!