Are you looking for healthier ways to incorporate lean ground bison meat into easy-to-make meals?
This amazing collection of ground bison recipes will give you plenty of ideas for bringing healthy and wholesome meals to your table, whether for dinner, lunch, as an appetizer, or entertaining a crowd. I have some great options here that you are going to love.
You can turn any ground meat into incredible, flavor-packed meals. Gourmet Burgers or Turkey Burgers, Tender Italian Meatballs, or Bock Choy Noodles Soup with Ground Pork come to mind.
But bison ground meat can be just as flavorful as a protein-packed ingredient if you know how to use it. It's lean, packed with essential fatty acids, has fewer calories, and has a rich, robust flavor.
These hand-picked favorites are hearty, comforting, amazingly flavored, and made with better-for-you ingredients. They are perfect for simple weeknight dinners, meal planning, appetizers, or wholesome meals equally worthy of entertaining a crowd. Let's dive in!
Why You'll Love These Recipes
- Simple & Versatile: Whether you're whipping up Cheesy Bison Gnocchi or a creative low-carb option such as Ground Bison Meatballs, there is something for everyone and every occasion.
- Easy To Make: Every dish is satisfying and easy to get to your dinner table.
- Hearty & Healthy: Each ground bison recipe keeps the health-conscious home cook in mind. These dishes offer a nutritious twist on comfort food.
Innovative Ways To Use Ground Bison Meat
These delicious bison meatballs cooked in a light curry coconut sauce until incredibly tender are irresistible, a tad spicy, and a healthy comfort meal. It's the perfect dish to make with your cast iron pan and a delicious way to bring dinner to your table. They can also serve as a lovely appetizer.
Curry Bison Meatballs
If you have never had bison before, this bison Bolognese will be a treat! This delicious meat sauce is slow-cooked and the ultimate bowl of comfort food! To keep it gluten-free choose your favorite gluten-free pasta noodles.Recipe: Get On My Plate
Bison Bolognese
These bison and mushroom stuffed peppers contain lean ground bison, meaty mushrooms, and chewy rice to create a hearty, satisfying twist on a classic comfort food. It's a simple weeknight dinner dish!Recipe: The Lemon Bowl
Bison Stuffed Peppers
Bison Burgers are a great option for your next cookout. They're insanely delicious with whiskey onions, smokey sauce, and crumbled gorgonzola cheese! You can never go wrong with fries as a side. But for healthier options, consider the following side dishes: Roasted Asparagus, Roasted Brussels Sprouts And Carrots, or Oven-Baked Potatoes.Recipe: The Wooden Skillet
Bison Burger
For the meal preppers, try lean ground bison with a healthy spin on firecracker sauce, a low-carb cilantro lime rice blend, and roasted broccoli.Recipe: Mason Fit
Ground Bison Meal Prep Bowls
Here's another amazing bison meatballs recipe with Worcestershire sauce, but this time baked in the oven and then simmered in a homemade bourbon BBQ sauce. Perfect for the holidays or football Sunday.Recipe: Modern Farmhouse Eats
Bourbon BBQ Bison Meatballs
If you’re fan of Korean beef, you’ll love this Korean bison bowl recipe, made from ground bison, soy sauce, garlic, honey, sesame oil, and ginger.Recipe: Gut Haven
Korean Bison Bowls
This bison one-pot dinner comes together in under one hour! Like my Instant Pot Beef Stew, it's much faster than the traditional stovetop or slow cooker method. This hearty and comforting dish is delicious and simple to make. Serve with your favorite toppings—leftovers taste even better.Recipe: The Top Meal
Instant Pot Bison Chili
Lean ground bison cooked in a chili crunch sauce is served over homemade zucchini noodles with tahini lime sauce—a light and delicious twist on a hearty bison chili bowl.Recipe: Mason Fit
30-Minute Chili Crunch Ground Bison and Zucchini Noodles
Bison Taco Bowls are easy to make, versatile, and perfect for meal prep—a flavorful ground bison harvest bowl that you can easily customize!Recipe: Clean and Delicious
Bison Taco Bowl
One pan-fried cauliflower rice stir fry with teriyaki lean ground bison and a simple spin on yum yum sauce is a delicious hug in a bowl.Recipe: With the Woodruffs
Teriyaki Ground Bison and Rice
Satisfy your comfort food craving with lean ground bison, black beans in green chile and roasted tomato sauce, chopped flour tortillas, and melted cheese.Recipe: With the Woodruffs
Bison Burrito Casserole
This bison breakfast sausage combines a sweet and spicy seasoning blend with ground bison meat to make a hearty, protein-centered breakfast. To keep it gluten-free, serve them on my Gluten-Free And Dairy-Free Biscuits. Recipe: With the Woodruffs
Ground Bison Breakfast Sausage
Slow Cooker Bison Sweet Potato Chili is a hearty and healthy meal that’s perfect for serving on a cold day.Recipe: Recipe Runner
Bison Sweet Potato Chili
Meaty Macaroni and Cheese with Ground Bison is essentially an elevated version of homemade Hamburger Helper. Loaded with lean meat, apple-smoked cheddar, crunchy peppers, sweet onions, and tomatoes, this cheeseburger mac and cheese is just in time for blustery weather.Recipe: Muy Bueno
Mac and Cheese with Ground Bison
A traditional shepherd’s pie recipe gets a makeover with a twist. Flavorful bison and nutrient-packed sweet potatoes make this comfort food irresistibly good.Recipe: Cookin Canuck
Sweet Potato Bison Shepherd’s Pie
Hearty, comforting, and packed with flavor, this cheesy bison gnocchi recipe features ground bison, savory smoked paprika, and a rich cheddar cheese blend. It's a delicious and nutritious dish topped with fresh parsley, ideal for a weeknight dinner or a cozy meal.Recipe: Rushing to the Kitchen
Cheesy Bison Gnocchi
This Ground Bison Stir-Fry combines hearty bison with fresh, crunchy bell peppers, onions, and broccoli. Enhanced with a savory ginger sauce, it’s a 30-minute nutritious meal that’s so satisfying.Recipe: Clean Eating Kitchen
Ground Bison Stir-Fry with Broccoli
With only 8 ingredients, you can serve flavor-packed ground bison tacos in 20 minutes. Top with a favorite spicy sauce and dinner is served!Recipe: Joy to the Food
Ground Bison Tacos
These 30-Minute Bison Sloppy Joes are made with simple ingredients, are naturally sweetened, and use an easy and sneaky tip for extra flavor!Recipe: Joy to the Food
Bison Sloppy Joes
Made with ground bison meat, tangy ketchup, and savory seasonings, this easy bison meatloaf is the ultimate comfort food for the perfect weeknight meal.Recipe: Kaleena's Kitchen
Bison Meatloaf
These ground bison nachos are covered in melty cheese and topped with sour cream, guacamole, and pico de gallo—what's not to love?Recipe: Kaleena's Kitchen
Ground Bison Nachos
Thai basil bison stir fry is a twist on the delicious Thai basil beef. It’s quick, easy, and made with ground bison and a mouthwatering homemade Thai basil sauce.Recipe: Kaleena's Kitchen
Thai Basil Bison Stir Fry
Creamy, rich, and flavorful bison stroganoff is a delicious take on a classic noodles recipe. Serve over egg noodles for a hearty rustic meal that’s ready to enjoy in less than 30 minutes!Recipe: The Top Meal
Bison Stroganoff
This Rustic Ground Bison and Beef Skillet is absolutely delicious and makes the perfect dinner for a family or a party. Serve it on a bed of Healthy Cucumber Salad as a side.Recipe: Divine Lifestyle
Rustic Ground Bison and Beef Skillet
More Simple Yet Flavorful Recipes To Try Next
Ground bison's lower fat content and unique composition make it a healthier alternative to red meat.
With rich flavors, these nutrition-packed and satisfying ground bison recipes are a great way to serve something other than traditional ground beef. Enjoy!
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