From meatloaf to tacos, we're sharing 6 delicious and family-friendly ground bison recipes in this comprehensive post about ground bison.
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what does bison taste like?
To start, I thought I'd touch on the taste of bison. When you're talking about bison vs beef taste, bison tends to have a more delicate flavor than beef. It's even described as sweeter than beef which I know is an odd term when talking about meat.
cooking with ground bison
When cooking with ground bison, there are a few main points to keep in mind.
- Ground bison is lean, meaning there's less fat than the average ground beef. If you're making a recipe that uses the fat from the meat to saute vegetables, you may need to add a little extra oil or butter to make up for the lack of fat in bison.
- It cooks faster because it has less fat. Less fat means less insulation, which means the meat cooks quicker than beef. I find this helpful but if you get busy while cooking, it can start to burn pretty quickly.
ground bison recipes
1. Ground Bison Tacos (20 minutes)
These ground bison tacos cook quicker to cook than beef tacos! They're topped with pickled radishes and a creamy avocado sauce.
2. Bison Spaghetti with a Spicy Bolognese (20 minutes)
Dive into a plate of Bison Spaghetti featuring a spicy red meat sauce. Top with fresh basil and parmesan for a delicious and classic dinner. This meal is sure to fill you up and keep you full!
3. Bison Chili (30 minutes)
Warm up with a hearty Bison Chili, perfectly blended and simmered in 30 minutes for a cozy and comforting meal.
4. Bison Sloppy Joes (20 minutes)
Relish the nostalgic taste of Bison Sloppy Joes, a 20-minute dish that's both sumptuous and easy to whip up. And if you need topping ideas, we've got you covered with 17 topping ideas for sloppy joes!
5. Ground Bison Meatloaf with a Sweet Chipotle Glaze (30 minutes)
A fun twist on a classic meatloaf, this Ground Bison Meatloaf is topped with a sweet chipotle glaze. Plus, it only requires 1 pound of bison to make, and bakes in 30 minutes!
6. Bison Sheperd's Pie with Instant Potatoes (30 minutes)
Comfort food gets a delicious upgrade with the Bison Shepherd's Pie, topped with fluffy instant potatoes, all crafted in a swift 30 minutes.
There you have it, next time you're looking for a way to cook ground bison be sure to give one of these recipes a try!
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