Delicious bison meatballs are cooked in a light curry coconut sauce until incredibly tender.
They're irresistible and a healthy comfort meal ready in 40 minutes.
Looking for classic meatballs Italian-style in red pasta sauce? Then you have to try my tender Italian meatballs in tomato sauce.
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Why you'll love this ground bison recipe
- These amazing bison meatballs are cooked until incredibly tender. They melt in your mouth.
- You'll appreciate the savory spices mixed with the sweet undertones of ground bison.
- It's gluten-free, dairy-free, healthy, low-carb, and protein-rich, yet the perfect comfort food.
- They can be a great appetizer too.
- And they are incredibly easy to make.
Ingredients to form the meatballs
Ground Bison meat: if you can, go for grass-fed bison. It's a leaner meat than your regular ground beef but also sweeter in taste and deliciously tender.
Almond flour: use either almond flour or cassava flour. It will give some structure and help with keeping the meat tender. It's also a breadcrumb mixture alternative.
Garlic & shallot: Finely chopped, they add sweetness and an incredible aroma.
Seasoning: Spices like ground cumin, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and paprika powder add delicious savory flavors.
Ingredients for the light sauce
OLIVE OIL: a little bit of olive oil is needed to briefly brown the meatballs.
VEGETABLE BOUILLON: I personally love Veggie Garden as a healthier alternative because they are low in salt, have maximum flavor, and are gluten-free.
CURRY POWDER: Madras curry powder will be spicier in taste than standard curry powder. Pick your favorite.
VEGETABLE BROTH: Go for a light clear vegetable broth.
COCONUT CREAM: I'm only using a bit to balance out the spicier flavors and create a light sauce. Use unsweetened coconut cream.
How to make curry-flavored bison meatballs
Serving suggestions
These are just a few ideas:
- If you want to keep it low-carb and super healthy, this bison meatball recipe pairs so well with a mango-avocado salad or cauliflower mash.
- They pair well with almost any vegetable side dish. Think green beans, asparagus, or white cabbage.
- Other great options are noodles, french fries, or roasted potatoes.
- The best part is you can even serve them as an appetizer.
Can I replace bison meat with ground beef?
Yes, of course. But I hope you'll give ground bison meat a try first.
It's incredibly tender meat and naturally sweet. It has no overwhelming flavors, and I'm convinced you will love this bison meatball recipe.
Storage
- Storage: allow for the meatballs to cool completely. They can be stored in the fridge for up to 5 days in an airtight container.
- Reheating: Next day meatballs are equally soft, and I recommend reheating them over the stove covered until warm or microwaving them for a minute. Make sure you always add some sauce on top.
- Freezer: Cool completely and store in a freezer save container. It's best to label it with a date. Freeze and use within 3 months.
Is this your first time making bison meatballs? I hope you'll enjoy them as much as we do.
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📖 Recipe
Tender Bison Meatballs
Mariska RamondinoIngredients
To form the meatballs
- 2 pounds ground bison meat 908 grams
- ½ cup almond or cassava flour 70 grams
- 1 shallot, grated or finely chopped 30 grams
- 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon onion powder or granules
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon paprika powder
- 1 egg
To cook the meatballs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup vegetable broth 315 ml
- 1 vegetable bouillon crumbled
- 3 tablespoons coconut cream 60 grams
- 1 tablespoon madras curry powder
Instructions
- Place the meat in a large bowl. Add the flour, garlic, shallot, salt, ground cumin, onion powder, black pepper, and paprika powder.
- Mix the flour, garlic, onion, and spices into the meat by kneading with your hands until well combined. Don't overwork the meat. Instead, swiftly combine the ingredients for tender meatballs.
- Make a dent in the middle of the meat mixture and add an egg.
- Knead in the egg swiftly until well combined.
- Take portions of the mixture and roll them into balls (about three tablespoons per ball). You should get about 14 meatballs. Set aside.
- Heat the olive oil over medium-high heat in a large skillet or cast iron pan. Use a spatula to spread the olive oil equally throughout the pan. I like to also sprinkle a pinch of salt at the bottom of the pan.
- When the oil is shimmering, place the bison meatballs in the pan. Sear them for 5 minutes or until sufficiently browned on one side. Then carefully turn them around and sear again for 5 minutes on the other side.
- When browned, lower heat to medium-low. Carefully pour in the broth. Divide the crumbled bouillon cube, coconut cream, and curry powder into the empty pockets between the meatballs. It's okay if some of it falls on top of the meat. Season with a few pinches of salt.
- Increase the heat to medium and let it come to a steady simmer. Cover the pan and simmer for 20 minutes or until cooked through and you have super soft bison meatballs. Adjust the heat to maintain a steady simmer, if necessary—don't let the liquid come to a boil.
- Serve with some of that light curry sauce on top.
Notes
- Don't overwork the meat. It's the secret to super tender meatballs.
- You'll need a big enough pan so the meatballs can all fit in, and you'll have some room between them.
- In the last minutes of simmer time, it's advised to uncover the pot and allow some liquid to evaporate.
- Use a good quality vegetable broth with minimal ingredients.
- Storage: allow for the meatballs to cool completely. They can be stored in the fridge for up to 5 days in an airtight container.
- Freezer: Cool completely and store in a freezer save container. It's best to label it with a date. Freeze and use within 3 months.
- Reheating: I recommend reheating them over the stove covered until warm or microwaving them for a minute. Make sure you always add some sauce on top.
- Serving suggestions: They taste incredible with a refreshing mango-avocado salad or cauliflower mash to keep it low-carb. Other options are noodles, pita bread, oven-roasted potatoes, or any vegetable side of your choice.
- Serving size: I count about 2 to 3 meatballs per person.
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