One-Pan Garlic Herb Ground Bison
Weeknight meals don't have to be complicated. This one-pan bison dish proves it.
At the Texas Tribal Buffalo Project, we believe good food should be accessible, quick, and nourishing. This recipe comes from the kitchens of mothers and families we serve through our Meat for Mamas program. It's the kind of meal you make on a school night when everyone's tired but your body still needs real food, and fast.
Ground bison is lean, cooks fast, and has a rich, clean flavor that shines when you keep seasonings simple. Unlike ground beef, it won't leave grease pooling in your pan. You're getting nutrient-dense protein, iron, and B vitamins in every bite.
Ingredients
1 lb ground bison
1 onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 zucchini, chopped
1 bell pepper, chopped
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp paprika
Salt and pepper to taste
2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté the diced onion until softened, about 2 minutes.
Add minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
Add ground bison and cook, breaking it apart as it browns, about 5-7 minutes.
Stir in chopped zucchini and bell pepper along with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
Cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender.
Serve over rice, quinoa, or with roasted sweet potatoes.
Why Bison?
Ground bison has a rich, clean flavor that shines with simple seasonings. Its lower fat content means less grease, and it cooks faster than ground beef. Every pound of bison supports regenerative land stewardship, Indigenous-led food sovereignty, and the healing work we do every day at TTBP.
Make It Your Own
This dish is endlessly flexible. Swap zucchini for chayote. Add diced tomatoes and kidney beans to stretch it further. Serve it in tortillas or over wild rice. A one pan recipe with endless possibilities.
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