Bison Meat Recipes

Meatballs are a staple in various dishes, and many cultures have their own form of this delicious food, from Greek kofta to Spanish albondigas. At Buck Wild Bison, we love meatballs – and we’ve got the perfect recipe for them too. The best part? Our bison meatballs don’t require a lot of prep work, making them a fast, easy, and tasty choice for any night of the week.

Why Bison Meat?

You might be used to using ground beef or veal in your meatballs, but bison meat is an excellent replacement. Like beef, it tastes delicious in a variety of recipes and with many sauces. It also cooks quickly and has a hearty, beef-like flavor and texture. More importantly, bison meat contains less fat, fewer calories, and more protein than beef. So, whether you're trying to eat healthier or simply looking to put a unique spin on classic meatballs, you can’t go wrong with bison meat.

Our Oven Roasted Meatball Recipe

Ready to enjoy simple yet delicious ground bison meatballs for all of your cooking needs? Follow our bison meatball recipe to get started:

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground bison meat
• One egg, beaten
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• 1/3 cup finely chopped onion
• Two cloves garlic, minced

Directions

1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees.
2. Combine all of the ingredients in a medium-sized bowl. Mix until well-blended.
3. Form the meat into approximately 12 meatballs.
4. Coat a baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray.
5. Put the meatballs on a pan and bake in the oven for 10 minutes or until the meatballs are sizzling.

Seasoning Variations

The best part about our easy meatballs recipe is that you can adjust your seasonings as you see fit! If you need some inspiration, it helps to consider what side dishes you’ll be serving to ensure the flavors will go well together.

For Italian meatballs, season your bison meat with garlic powder, onion powder, red pepper flakes, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. If you prefer simple peppered meatballs, sprinkle your meat with pepper and a little salt.

What to Do with Bison Meatballs

Most people imagine spaghetti and marinara sauce when they think of meatballs; however, there’s so much more you can do with this delicious recipe! Here are just a few of our favorite ideas:

Bison Meatball Subs

Serve meatballs on an open face sub sandwich (if possible, toast the bread before serving), topped with tangy marinara sauce and melted mozzarella. Serve with chips, coleslaw, or a salad.

Bison Italian Meatball Soup

Cook the meatballs as described. While they’re roasting, make an Italian soup with chopped vegetables, tomato sauce, chicken broth, Italian seasoning, and the pasta of your choice. Simmer the soup until the vegetables soften. Toward the end of the simmering process, put the meatballs in the pot. Serve with parsley and shredded parmesan sprinkled on top.

Bison Swedish Meatballs

While your meatballs are roasting, prepare a side of mashed potatoes. We recommend combining your mashed potatoes with butter, salt, milk, and sour cream. Make your favorite gravy recipe (or gravy from a packet if you're short on time) and voilà! Serve your meatballs on top of the mashed potatoes, then drizzle with gravy.

Meatballs in Barbecue Sauce

This is a delicious (and simple!) side dish that you can serve when friends come over to grill. All you have to do is cook your meatballs as described, then baste with barbecue sauce for added flavor. Serve with potato salad, french fries, and burgers or brats.

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Looking for a unique main course for your next weekend barbecue or family dinner? Bison burgers are a delicious option that’s healthier than beef patties. With 87 percent less fat and way more flavor, these burgers are sure to be a hit for any occasion. Plus, they’re easy and fun to make!

Fire up your grill or stove, throw on your apron, and read on for two delicious bison burger recipes. Try them both and report back to our team – we'd love to hear which one you like best!

Bison Burger Recipe #1: On the Grill

There’s nothing like grilling bison burgers, especially on warm spring or summer days. To make this recipe, start by preheating your grill to medium-high heat. This is especially important if you prefer charcoal grills, which require time to reach the ideal temperature. While you're preheating the barbecue, gather the following ingredients:

Ingredients

• Ground bison
• Garlic powder
• Onion powder
• Freshly ground pepper
• Coarse sea salt
• Olive oil
• Barbecue sauce of your choice

Process

1. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
2. Combine ground bison, garlic powder, onion powder, pepper, and sea salt. The exact measurements of each spice are entirely up to you, so play with your combinations until you find what you like! A quarter- or half-teaspoon of onion powder and garlic powder per burger should be adequate, but again, you decide.
3. Mash the meat and seasonings into a ball, then flatten it to create a patty.
4. Baste the burgers with olive oil, and place them on the grill. Leave the patties on the open flame for six to seven minutes, then flip.
5. After the first flip, baste the burger with barbecue sauce and cook for another six to seven minutes. This will create a medium-well to well-done burger.
6. Flip the burger one more time, baste it with barbecue sauce on the other side, and then transfer it to the top rack. Put the cheese of your choice (we like pepper jack, but it's up to you) on the patty and allow it to melt in place before serving on a sourdough bun. Voilà.

If you’re in a pinch, you can also use pre-made bison burger patties. Simply sprinkle seasonings on top, throw them on the grill, and follow the instructions as usual.

Bison Burger Recipe #2: On the Stove

Prefer to make your burgers indoors? Cooking bison burgers on the stove is great, too! Try this recipe on a cold winter night or when you don’t want to be too far from the TV during the big game.

Burger Ingredients

• Ground bison
• Kosher salt
• Half of a shallot, finely chopped
• Worcestershire sauce
• Two cloves of minced garlic
• Freshly ground black pepper
• Ground mustard
• Coriander
• Two tablespoons of butter

Sauce Ingredients

• One tablespoon of dijon mustard
• Half a cup of mayonnaise
• Dried oregano

Process

1. Combine the bison meat, salt, pepper, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, coriander, shallots, and ground mustard in a bowl. Again, the exact measurements of the spices are up to you and your flavor preferences. Mix the ingredients and form patties.
2. Turn on the skillet to medium heat and allow it to warm up.
3. Melt the butter on the skillet.
4. Transfer the patties to the skillet and cook for three minutes on each side. While the burgers are cooking, mix the sauce ingredients.
5. Put cheese of your choice on the bison patties, place a lid on the skillet, and allow the cheese to melt.
6. Serve on a toasted sourdough bun with sauce on each side. This burger is delicious with caramelized onions and lettuce, too!

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Ready to buy ground bison meat for your next dinner or cookout? Buck Wild Bison has everything you need. From ground meat to pre-made patties, we offer the highest quality bison meat you can buy. Even better? We’ll ship it directly to your door, so you can avoid the grocery checkout line.

Contact us today to learn more about our bison meat products!