Bison meat is low in calories, fat and cholesterol yet high in protein, minerals, iron and omega-3 fatty acids. Touted as a lean meat alternative to poultry or fish, bison is also fast becoming known as a heart-healthy alternative to beef. According to Jeffrey Goodyear at Maple Ridge Bison Ranch, the taste is similar to beef yet slightly sweet. Substitute bison meat for ground beef in a comforting meatloaf recipe perfect for any night of the week.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground bison
- 1 egg
- ½ cup bread crumbs
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2–3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- ½ tablespoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 cup tomato sauce
Preparation
Instructions:
Mix all ingredients except tomato sauce well. Form mixture into a loaf and place in a baking dish or loaf pan. Cover with tomato sauce.
Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes to 1 hour, until no pink remains.
Garnish with Parmesan cheese and serve with roasted carrots and potatoes. Optional: Add chopped carrots and potatoes to the roasting pan, cover with an extra cup of tomato sauce and bake with the meatloaf.
