17 Ground Bison Recipes You’ll Love

We all get tired of eating the same ingredients day in and day out, and finding new and healthy meals to cook can be quite challenging. 

Thankfully, minced bison meat is very versatile. It’s the perfect ingredient you need to refresh your palette.

Whether you’re looking for a full meal, sandwich, appetizer, or just a snack, you’ll find a recipe for you here. 

In this post, I’ll be covering 17 incredibly easy ground bison recipes to try out.

1. Three Bean Chili

 

With kidney beans, chili beans, black beans, and some ground bison meat, you can make this protein bomb of a dish!

This bison chili is a great way to get your kids to eat healthy ground bison recipes. 

It’s also a super easy dinner to help you warm up on cold days.

Alternatively, you can serve the three-bean chili as an entree. 

Pair it with a Mexican main course to bring the taste forward.

Since the meal might seem a bit monochromatic, you can keep aside fresh parsley or shredded cheese for garnishing.

2. Stroganoff

 

Usually, stroganoff is made with beef, but there’s no reason why you can’t replace the beef with lean bison.

The meal still retains its original creamy form with its rich earthy undertones. 

But here’s the kicker:

The ground bison adds a sweet twist to the Russian classic dish!

It can be a bit hard to get the texture just right. Think of it as the perfect dish to show off your cooking skills.

The key here is to cook the bison on a medium flame. 

You want to strip away the extra fat without drying it out.

3. Stuffed Peppers

 

Bison meat is lean and sweet enough to make the perfect pepper stuffing. 

It isn’t too gamey and goes wonderfully with rice.

The key to making awesome stuffed peppers is to make the filling rich. Add cheese and tomato sauce to keep the stuffing juicy.

Grate the veggies finely and take your sweet time making it all look homogeneous. 

Remember: 

A good appetizer is always visually pleasing!

Go for small peppers to make this appetizer bite-sized. They’ll be perfect for a small house party.

4. Bison Enchiladas

 

Do you know these days when you’re not really in the mood for cooking but still want a homemade dinner? 

For me, enchiladas are almost always the answer.

The ingredients are all common and simple. You probably have them in your home right now.

The dish is also fairly easy to make. 

As long as you know how to drain ground bison, grate cheese, and roll tortillas, you’ll be fine.

Go easy on the cheese if you want to keep the meal healthy. 

You can also use corn tortillas as low-fat alternatives to flour mixes.

5. Healthy Bison Meatloaf

 

You probably never expected to read “meatloaf” and “healthy” in the same sentence, but here we go.

In this meatloaf recipe, you’ll be swapping the classic ingredients with healthier alternatives. Bison, with low-fat content, is a great alternative for beef.

You’ll also be using rolled oats and almond milk. 

You want to keep this dish light while staying true to the original taste.

It might take a fair amount of prep time, but this meatloaf is going to be a family favorite.

6. Bison Burger

One of the easiest bison ground meat recipes is a burger. It’s quick, tasty, and incredibly satisfying.

To make the perfect bison burger, you need to go easy on the grill heat. 

Like other beef alternatives such as bear meat, bison meat has a lower fat content. While this lean quality means it’s healthier, this also means it dries out faster than beef when cooking.

Depending on your liking, you can keep the burger plain/classic, or you can go crazy with the toppings.

Blue cheese, dijon mustard, cream cheese, sesame, and peppadew jam all pair nicely with bison meat.

7. Plum Bourbon Bison Meatballs

 

What better appetizer to make for a party than bison meatballs. 

Since it’s lean, tender, and bite-sized, it’s high on the list of ground bison meat recipes.

One bite of these meatballs will fill your mouth with a salty, savory taste followed by sweet undertones.

I like to spice things up a bit, but that’s just me.

Bison always pairs well with spicy food, that much we all knew. What’s surprising is how well it works with a sweet plum sauce.

Some people even like to add fresh blueberries to bison dishes. 

Who knew ground buffalo recipes could pair so well with sweet flavors!

8. Bison Stir Fry

This recipe is great for those lazy days when you don’t really feel like cooking. 

The ingredients are very common and the recipe is easy to follow.

Any mix of vegetables you have at hand can work, but red onions and carrots are highly recommended.

The recipe also calls for coconut oil since it boosts the savory taste of bison meat, but you can swap it for olive oil if you don’t have any.

Best of all:

You can serve it as a stand-alone dish or you can add some basmati rice to the final meal.

9. Ground Bison Salisbury Steak

 

Whether it’s a small family dinner or a fancy guest, you can’t go wrong with the classics. 

This classic meal is one of the most common ground buffalo recipes out there.

The important thing to keep in mind is the patty size. 

If it’s too thick, it won’t cook evenly. If it’s too thin, it’ll get burnt. A quarter of an inch is the ideal thickness.

Don’t forget to keep some butter aside for later. You can’t serve this meal without a creamy roux!

This dinner is a strong main dish on its own, but you can pair it with mashed potatoes, cauliflower, and some carrots.

10. Bison Breakfast Biscuits

 

Bison for breakfast sounds a bit much, but trust me, this plate will change your mind. Bread and meat are already an enticing combo.

For this recipe, you can choose the dough of your liking. 

Personally, I found paleo perfect for the savory filling. 

Feel free to try shortcrust pastry too.

In most bison ground meat recipes, the bison is sauteed to strip away the fattiness of the meal. 

This helps the biscuit stay dry on the outside once it’s filled and baked.

These breakfast biscuits are great for a Sunday morning. 

They’re surprisingly easy to make and they go well with eggs and bacon!

11. Spaghetti Squash

 

If you’re looking for healthy ground bison recipes to impress some guests, this squash is the way to go.

What I really like about this bison spaghetti squash is how customizable it is. 

You can play around with the spice blend to suit your cuisine style.

The high fiber content in spaghetti squash makes it even more filling. 

Add a bit of cheese if you want it creamy. A small serving should keep you full for a while.

This squash is a low-carb flavor bomb. It’s one of the best ground bison casserole recipes to make when you’re craving a hearty meal minus the guilt trip!

12. Spicy Dip

 

When we say bison, hearty main course dishes come to mind. 

People tend to forget that ground bison can make great appetizers too!

Imagine a spicy dip that brings an earthy, sweet flavor to your favorite brand of chips.

 It’s incredibly quick to prepare and is perfect for large gatherings.

The best part about this dip is the texture. 

The tender bison with crispy chips is exactly the texture mix you need for a quick snack.

A quick tip for people with sensitive digestive systems: 

Use tamed jalapenos. If you want to tone down the spice level, even more, swap the jalapenos for bell peppers.

13. Sweet Potato Bison Pie

 

Running low on ideas for a pot-luck? This bison pie only takes an hour to finish and it’ll look like something your grandmother used to bake.

You can serve this pie as an entree or even as the main course. 

It all depends on how much you’re craving a healthy alternative to shepherd’s pie.

Add some peas (frozen or fresh) to the ground bison mix. 

It’ll spruce up the texture once it’s done cooking.

Use low-fat milk and unsalted butter to keep this meal healthy and nutritious.

14. Ground Bison Steak Tartare

 

Nothing says gourmet main course like a french-style bison steak tartare.

A steak tartare is raw meat with pepper, capers, onions, and creamy sauce, topped with egg yolk.

You can stick to the classic version, or you can twist around to your liking. 

Okra, potatoes, and pickles are good additions to consider.

Remember that plating is a huge part of successful tartare. Invest some time in getting the garnish and sauces looking just right.

15. Ground Bison and Lamb Gyro

 

Gyros used to be a soldier’s meal back in ancient Greece. 

Today, the tasty sandwich is enjoyed by millions worldwide.

The key to the perfect gyro mix is marination.

Let the lamb and ground bison soak up the herbs and spices for around 12 hours. It’ll turn out tender and juicy.

Most people use pita bread for gyros, but you can switch it up if you like. 

Gluten-free wraps work nicely for this meal.

Don’t forget to add the yogurt sauce! No gyro is complete without the creamy tzatziki to bring a little tangy punch to the sandwich.

16. Wojape Harvest Bowl

 

Harvest bowls make the best homemade snacks. They are healthy, colorful, and super easy to fix.

Grains, rice, veggies, nuts, protein, and berry sauce… this bowl has an intriguing flavor mix that’ll satisfy your mid-day cravings.

The recipe calls for walnuts, but you can go with your own nut mix. 

Anything that breaks the texture will do wonders.

What’s even better about this recipe is that it works just fine with leftover veggies and rice. 

Just make sure that the wojape sauce is fresh.

17. Zucchini Roll-Ups

Lasagna is great, but zucchini roll-ups are even better. They’re healthier and much more convenient than pasta.

For this dish, you’ll need thyme, oregano, basil, and parsley. 

The herbs alone create this irresistible aroma, but a bit of parmesan is always a good idea.

If you want to make it heartier, mix parmesan with mozzarella, ricotta, and marinara to the casserole.

It takes a while, some patience, and delicate fingers, but the unique flavor burst you get from this dish makes this ground bison recipe all worth it in the end.