Healthy Ground Bison Recipes

👩🏻‍🍳 Tamara Talks – About Bison

I first fell in love with alpaca while traveling and eating my way through Peru. Since alpaca isn’t exactly easy to find in the United States, I began experimenting with grass-fed bison as an alternative—and discovered that its lean, rich flavor works beautifully in many of the Peruvian-inspired dishes I love.

I first became interested in cooking with bison because I was looking for an accessible alternative to alpaca, a protein commonly eaten in Peru. Having eaten alpaca in Peru in everything from charcuterie to carpaccio to steak, I find bison one of the closest readily available alternatives in both flavor and its lean profile. I had ZERO knowledge that bison was going to be trendy before long!

Originally, I discovered ground bison through my subscription to Imperfect Foods, but I can find it in most markets that carry grass-fed or natural animals now.

Bison is sustainable when it is grass-fed. The grazing habits of bison actually promote a healthy ecosystem. Grass-fed meat tends to be more expensive (whether it’s bison or beef), and with the increase in demand, it is important to check the label. Make sure your bison is sustainably raised. Some farmers are starting to raise bison on grain in feed lots.

While bison is has some nutrition advantages over beef, it is still considered to be red meat. We limit red meat to once or twice a month. Consult your physician if red meat is a concern.

🐂Bison Versus Beef Nutrition Facts

Here are the nutritional differences between 4 ounces (113 grams) of bison and beef:

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🐂 Ground Bison Recipes

We have already enjoyed one of these recipes – the Bison Cheddar Topped Cauliflower Steaks. I’m looking forward to trying them all, but the Cherry Bison Meatballs are calling my name. Keep scrolling for all the healthy and delicious ground bison recipes!