Tender Bison Meatballs
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5.0
27 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
14 meatballs
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Calories
191 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Tender Bison Meatballs
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Delicious bison meatballs cooked in a light curry coconut sauce until incredibly tender. They're irresistible, a tad spicy, and a healthy comfort meal.
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Ingredients
To form the meatballs
- 2 pounds ground bison meat 908 grams
- ½ cup almond or cassava flour 70 grams
- 1 shallot, grated or finely chopped 30 grams
- 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon onion powder or granules
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon paprika powder
- 1 egg
To cook the meatballs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup vegetable broth 315 ml
- 1 vegetable bouillon crumbled
- 3 tablespoons coconut cream 60 grams
- 1 tablespoon Madras curry powder
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Instructions
- Place the meat in a large bowl. Add the flour, garlic, shallot, salt, ground cumin, onion powder, black pepper, and paprika powder.
- Mix the flour, garlic, onion, and spices into the meat by kneading with your hands until well combined. Don't overwork the meat. Instead, swiftly combine the ingredients for tender meatballs.
- Make a dent in the middle of the meat mixture and add an egg.
- Knead in the egg swiftly until well combined.
- Take portions of the mixture and roll them into balls (about three tablespoons per ball). You should get about 14 meatballs. Set aside.
- Heat the olive oil over medium-high heat in a large skillet or cast iron pan. Use a spatula to spread the olive oil equally throughout the surface of the skillet. I like to also sprinkle a pinch of salt at the bottom of the pan.
- When the oil is shimmering, place the bison meatballs in the pan. Sear them for 5 minutes or until sufficiently browned on one side. Then carefully turn them around and sear again for 5 minutes on the other side.
- When browned, lower heat to medium-low. Carefully pour in the broth. Divide the crumbled bouillon cube, coconut cream, and curry powder into the empty pockets between the meatballs. It's okay if some of it falls on top of the meat. Season with a few pinches of salt.
- Increase the heat to medium and let it come to a steady simmer. Cover the pan and simmer for 20 minutes or until cooked through and you have super soft bison meatballs. Adjust the heat to maintain a steady simmer, if necessary—don't let the liquid come to a boil.
- Serve with some of that light curry sauce on top.
Notes
- Helpful notes:
- Don't overwork the meat. It's the secret to super tender meatballs.
- You'll need a big enough pan so the meatballs can all fit in, and you'll have some room between them.
- In the last minutes of simmer time, it's advised to uncover the pot and allow some liquid to evaporate.
- Use a good quality vegetable broth with minimal ingredients.
- Storage: Let the meatballs cool completely. They can be stored in the fridge for up to 5 days in an airtight container.
- Freezer: Cool completely and store in a freezer save container. It's best to label it with a date. Freeze and use within 3 months.
- Reheating: I recommend reheating them over the stove covered until warm or microwaving them for a minute. Make sure you always add some sauce on top. If previously frozen, take them out the night before you plan to reheat them.
- Serving suggestions: They taste incredible with a refreshing Mango Avocado salad or Cauliflower Mash (low-carb). Other options are noodles, pita bread, oven-roasted potatoes, or any vegetable side of your choice.
- Serving size: I count about 2 to 3 meatballs per person.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
191kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
5g
(2%)
Protein
13g
(26%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Trans Fat
0.001g
Cholesterol
57mg
(19%)
Sodium
263mg
(11%)
Potassium
229mg
(7%)
Fiber
0.5g
(2%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
43IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
23mg
(2%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 14meatballs
Amount Per Serving
Calories 191 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 191kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 0.001g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 57mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 263mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 229mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 0.5g | 2% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 43IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 23mg | 2% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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