Ground Bison Veggie Bowl Recipe (Grain-Free & Paleo)
This Ground Bison Veggie Bowl recipe is perfect for paleo and low-carb diets. It’s a grain-free and easy recipe that is so delicious and satisfying. This is a 30-minute meal that you can make on busy weeknights.
If you’re like me and are always looking for quick and easy meals that are also healthy and satisfying, then this ground bison recipe is for you. To make this recipe grain-free and paleo, use cauliflower rice and chopped kale to add texture to the bowls.
And, if you’ve never cooked with bison before, then this is a great recipe to make. Ground bison is very similar to ground beef, although it tends to be even leaner than beef.
Recipe Steps
Step One
Heat up the oil in a large skillet. Add the onion and cauliflower rice and stir to combine.
Step Two
Add the ground bison and stir it together with the onion and cauliflower.
Step Three
Add the dried herbs and spices, along with the chopped kale.
Step Four
Cover the skillet and let the ingredients cook a bit longer until the bison is cooked through and the kale is wilted.
This dish is best served right out of the pan. If you want to get creative, you can serve it on top of jicama tacos with salsa and guacamole. Or, you can just serve this ground bison recipe with the vegetables. Either way, it is so delicious!
FAQs
Is bison the same as buffalo?
They are not technically the same animal. In North America what we call buffalo are actually bison.
What does bison taste like?
Bison tastes a lot like beef, but the flavor can vary by manufacturer. If you are super sensitive to a “gamey” flavor, then you might not like bison, but I find the flavor to be very mild. I have even had bison that has a sweetness to it.
Is ground bison good?
Yes, it is so flavorful and nutritious. I recommend bison as part of a healthy, balanced diet. You can cook and serve bison in the same way as you would beef.
Is ground bison healthier than ground beef?
It depends. Bison can sometimes have a lower saturated fat content and higher protein content. I consider bison from a quality source to be as healthy as grass-fed, grass-finished beef.
Is this recipe keto?
This recipe has less than 12 grams of carbohydrate per serving, so it is a keto-friendly recipe.
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Ground Bison Veggie Bowl Recipe (Grain-Free & Paleo)
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 1x
- Diet: Gluten Free
Description
This Ground Bison Veggie Bowl recipe is perfect for paleo and low-carb diets. It’s a grain-free and easy recipe that is so delicious and satisfying. This is a 30-minute meal that you can make on busy weeknights.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 cup cauliflower rice
- 1 pound ground bison
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano (or Italian seasoning)
- 1 teaspoon dried turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 cup chopped kale
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, pour in the the olive oil. Let the oil heat up for a minute or so.
- Add the onion and cauliflower rice, and stir to combine. Cook for 2 minutes.
- Add the bison and use a spatula to break up the pieces as it cooks.
- Sprinkle in the oregano, turmeric, salt, and pepper, and stir to combine. Let the mixture cook for about 3 more minutes.
- Add the kale, reduce the heat to low, and cover the skillet. Cook for 1-2 more minutes, or until the bison is cooked through.
- Turn the heat off and serve the bison mixture hot.
Notes
- You can substitute lean ground beef for the bison, if you prefer.
- Store any leftovers in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat before serving.
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Paleo
Keywords: paleo bison and cauliflower skillet dish, bison dinner, bison dish
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this looks and sounds nutritious and delicious … I have to tell you, I too have added meat back into my diet too … the reason: I just couldn’t stay healthy without it … I refuse to take supplements … I just loathe taking pills and things … I’ve never attached myself to a label, but I was most associated with a nutritarian, vegan and vegetarian … if I had to pick a label, it would not be a strict nutritarian, but more of a free-spirited nutritarian! … that is, I eat like a nutritarian at most meals, but I do eat a serving of beef or chicken once or twice a week … that and orange juice have kept me illness free, so far, all winter … overall, I eat as healthfully as possible without driving myself (and others around me!) mad, and I do have an eye for eating quality, humanely raised and slaughtered meats … thanks for sharing this recipe … I’m looking forward to trying it … and searching the market for “bison”!
Thanks for the amazing comment, Diane. Of course, you know I am all for listening to your individual needs and figuring out what best for you, even if it changes over time (or, meal to meal). I really like the sentiment about eating healthfully, but in a way that doesn’t make you or the people around you insane, because I’ve definitely been there! Hugs to ‘ya!!!
I love cauliflower in sweet dishes! I’ve been topping it with chocolate pb2 lately for dessert… it sounds so strange but I swear it’s good. 🙂 It’s such a flexible vegetable.
OMG, that is genius. I’ve been putting the PB2 on cottage cheese, but putting it on cauli is an even better idea!!! 🙂
Ya know what? I just made cauli rice for the first time EVER last night – can you believe that?! I didn’t know what I was missing, I guess. This recipe looks/sounds great. You’ve really got me wanting to hunt down some bison (not literally, though). 😉
You just made me laugh, Rachael. So happy you got inspired to make the cauli rice! Xo. 🙂
It’s interesting how you use cauliflower in your recipes. I’m learning a lot.
Thanks Carrie!
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This is one of my favorite low-carb recipes!
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I’m always on the hunt for more cauliflower rice recipes so this is right up my street! Thanks so much for sharing!
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Very nicely done Carrie it looks amazing!! So simple too! (:
This sounds great. When I live in Ohio it was super easy to get Bison, but here in Florida, it’s a little hard to find. I would love to try this out though! Looks like a fantastic recipe. Saving for later.
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I love Bison! What a great idea and simply perfect for a weeknight dinner.
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I am loving the combo of cumin and oregano you have in this delicious and healthy dish!
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