Bison Recipes and Links
Nutritional information
Perhaps just as important as what bison contains is what bison meat does not contain. These animals are never given hormones or growth stimulants. Few medications are ever needed. you are getting pure, natural, nutrient dense meat that tastes great!
| Nutrient | % by weight | Nutritional Comments |
| Protein | 21.7% | Excellent source of protein |
| Moisture | 74.5% | Typical of most meats. (Not a dry meat if not overcooked.) |
| Fat | 1.9% | Lower in fat than most meats. Fat accounts for 12-13% of total calories. |
| Saturated Fat | 43% of total fat | Less than half the fat is saturated |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 40% of total fat | May be associated with decreased incidence of heart disease |
| Polyunsaturated | 17% of total fat | Essential fatty acids. |
| Omega 6 | 13.8% | |
| Omega 3 | 4.4% | |
| Cholesterol | 65 mg/serving | |
| Calories | 138 cal/serving |
Vitamin and Mineral Content
| Nutrient | Amt./100 grams | % RDV |
| Iron | 2.8 mg | 16% |
| Magnesium | 26 mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 190 mg | 19% |
| Zinc | 3.8 mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 330 mg | No RDV |
| Sodium | 48 mg | <4 % |
| Selenium | 105 ug | No RDV |
| Niacin | 1.01 mg | 10% |
| Vitaman B6 | .24 mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.54 ug | 43% |
For more complete nutritional information, see "Bison: A 'Healthy' Red Meat" at bisoncentral.com.
Buffalo Loaf
- 2 lb. Ground Buffalo
- 1 cup fine dry bread crumbs or oatmeal
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1/4 tsp. black pepper
- 1/2 tsp. fine herbs (your choice)
- 1/2 cup catsup or barbecue sauce
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 1/4 tsp. nutmeg
Beat eggs and milk together, add bread crumbs or oatmeanl and seasonings. mix well and let stand a few minutes. Add the meat and vegetables, blend thoroughly. Spread evenly in a 9.13 inch pan. Spread catsup over the meat mixture. Bake at 300º F. for 1.5 hours. Let stand about 5 minutes before cutting.
10-12 Servings
Haystacks
- 1 lb. ground bison
- 1 can pork & beans
- 1 can tomatoes or tomato sauce
- 1 tbsp. vinegar
- salt, pepper and chili powder to taste
Brown buffalo burger. Add remaining ingredients. Simmer until thickened. Serve over crumbled corn chips and top with shredded lettuce and grated cheese.
Grilled Bison Roast
- 3 to 4 lb. top round bison roast
- seasoned salt
Rub all sides of roast well with seasoned salt. Place in pan and set at room temperature for 30 minutes. Use a rotisserie or grill on flat surface at moderate heat. Roast will be done when meat thermometer reads 160º F.
Bison Sandwich Filling
- 1 cup cooked bison roast, ground
- 1 tbsp. minced onion
- 1 tbsp. pickle relish
- 1 tbsp. lemon juice
- 2 tbsps. salad dressing
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/8 tsp. black pepper
- softened butter
- 8 slices bread
Grind leftover bison roast in meat grinder. Combine the first seven ingredients, if too dry to stick together, add a bit of cream or evaporated milk. Spread bread slices with butter and divide filling for four sandwiches. For a variation, add one or two chopped hard cooked eggs to filling mixture.
Links and resources
»Nebraska Food and Meat Directory
»Nebraska Edge Business Program Winners
»Story by UNL Center for Rural Innovation