Ground Bison Recipes

Ground bison recipes are being made more and more every day across homes in America. It’s no surprise as ground bison is a tender, tasty, and healthy protein that is as versatile as beef.

It can be cooked in so many different ways, and in some cases, it works even better than beef. To be frank, ground bison is one of our favorites. Today, we will show you 23 ground bison recipes that will have you wondering why you didn’t try out this lean protein earlier.

ground bison recipes

10 Best Ways to Use Ground Bison

ground bison recipes

Ingredients:

  • Bison Meatballs
  • Bison Burger
  • Mexican Bison Bake
  • Harvest Bowl with Ground Bison
  • Bison Pasta
  • Bison Black Bean Chili
  • Bison Shepherd’s Pie
  • Bison Sweet Potato Hash
  • Macaroni and Cheese with Ground Bison
  • Bison Bolognese

Instruction:

  1. Select your favorite recipe.
  2. Organize all the required ingredients.
  3. Prep a ground bison dish in 30 minutes or less!

Best Ground Bison Chili Recipe

ground bison recipes

When the nights get “chilly”, a warm, hearty bowl of chili is just what you need. Replace beans with sweet potatoes for a dish that’s as nourishing as it is comforting.

Ingredients:

  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1 cup diced onion
  • 3 cloves garlic (grated)
  • 2 pounds ground bison
  • 2 sweet potatoes (diced)
  • 2 cans diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 can tomato sauce
  • 4 ounces canned green chilies (undrained)
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon coriander
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • Fresh ground black pepper to taste
  • ½ cup water
  • Avocado (sliced, for toppings)

Instruction:

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. When the oil is hot, add onion and sauté for 3 minutes, then add the garlic and sauté for another 30 seconds. Pour everything into a 6-quart slow cooker.
  2. Bring the skillet back up to medium-high heat, and add in the bison. Using a wooden spoon, break it up into crumbles. Add salt and pepper. Cook until the bison starts to brown. Pour the skillet contents into a slow cooker.
  3. Add the remaining ingredients (minus the toppings) to the slow cooker and stir everything together. Cover with the lid and cook on high heat for about 4 hours (or low for 6-7 hours), or until the sweet potatoes are fork-tender.
  4. Top with sliced avocado, and serve.

Simple Bison Recipe

FAQ

What can I do with a pound of ground bison?

Happy cooking adventures!
  1. Greek Bison Burger. …
  2. Baked Bison Meatballs. …
  3. Slow Cooker Sweet Potato Bison Chili. …
  4. Smoky Bison Stuffed Spaghetti Squash. …
  5. Spicy Bison Sweet Potato Skillet. …
  6. Bun-less Paleo Bison Burger and Sweet Potato Mash. …
  7. Bison Taco Bowl. …
  8. Macaroni and Cheese with Ground Bison.

Is ground bison better for you than beef?

Bison meat has fewer calories and less saturated fat than beef, and a relative proportion of unsaturated to saturated fats is better for health, especially heart health. Compared to beef, bison meat is also richer in protein.

How should ground bison be cooked?

Cook raw ground bison to an internal temperature of 160 °F (71.1 °C) as measured with a food thermometer. Cook all raw bison steaks and roasts to a minimum internal temperature of 145 °F (62.8 °C) as measured with a food thermometer before removing meat from the heat source.

How to cook ground bison beef?

Nice and lean, ground bison cooks quickly, so I like to grill, roast or sauté at a medium temperature (as opposed to medium high for beef), remove from heat and 5-10 minutes before serving. Lean meats do have more of a tendency to stick, so use plenty of oil.

About the author

Helen is an author and editor at helenbackcafe.com, who has a passion for writing about recipes. She loves to experiment with different ingredients and cooking techniques to create delicious and unique dishes.

Among all the foods, pizza holds a special place in her heart, and she loves exploring different variations and toppings to create the perfect slice. Through her writing, Helen hopes to inspire others to get creative in the kitchen and share their love for food with the world.

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