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Bison Meatballs

Cultural Context

Bison meatballs are a modern twist on traditional meatballs, showcasing the rich flavor of bison, a leaner alternative to beef. Originating from Native American cuisine and popularized in the American West, bison has become increasingly embraced in contemporary cooking for its sustainability and health benefits. Today, these meatballs can be found in various adaptations, reflecting regional flavors and preferences across the United States.

AmericanUSmain
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
2.5 lb ground bison
1/2 cup frozen minced onions
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/3 cup sourdough breadcrumbs
3/4 teaspoon sea salt
almost 1 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon grand masala
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
2 farm fresh eggs

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated mozzarella

Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is less expensive and works well for frying.

1

Add 2 packages of ground bison to a large bowl.

2

Add 1/2 cup of frozen minced onions to the bowl.

3

Add 1 teaspoon of minced garlic with a little oil.

4

Add 1/3 cup of sourdough breadcrumbs.

5

Add 3/4 teaspoon of sea salt.

6

Add almost 1 teaspoon of black pepper.

7

Add 1/2 teaspoon of grand masala.

8

Add 1/2 teaspoon of cayenne pepper.

9

Add 1/2 teaspoon of dried basil.

10

Add 1/2 teaspoon of dried oregano.

11

Crack 2 eggs into a bowl one at a time and then add them to the meatball mixture.

12

Gently incorporate all the ingredients together without overworking the meat.

13

Use a cookie scoop to form meatballs and place them on an ungreased heavy griddle.

14

Bake the meatballs in the oven at 350°F for 12 to 15 minutes.

15

Remove the meatballs and place them on a cooling rack.

Cooking Techniques

mixingbrowningbaking

Equipment Needed

large bowlcookie scoopheavy griddlecooling rack

Spice Level:

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Allergens

dairygluten

Also Known As

Bison AlbondigasBison Balls

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