Bison Bolognese

bison ground meat

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground beef is often less expensive.

red wine

🥗Healthier: non-alcoholic red wine

💰Cheaper: beef broth

Non-alcoholic options provide flavor without alcohol, and broth is budget-friendly.

Brown 1 and 1/4 lb ground bison in a pan.

Remove the browned bison from the pan and set aside.

Add olive oil to the pan.

Add finely diced onion, green pepper, garlic, and shredded carrot to the pan.

Cook the vegetables until soft.

Deglaze the pan with 1 cup of wine (or chicken/beef broth if preferred).

Add a large can of crushed tomatoes and a 14 oz can of petite diced tomatoes to the pan.

Add balsamic vinegar and oregano to the mixture.

Stir to combine and add the browned bison back to the sauce.

Bring the sauce to a simmer and let it boil until reduced by about 25 to 30%.

Slice up some basil and add it to the sauce along with salt to taste.

Cover the sauce and let it simmer on low for about an hour.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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