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This Ground Bison and Cauliflower bowl is perfect for paleo diets. It’s a grain-free and easy recipe, and the leftovers taste great too!
Easy Weeknight Meals
I’m all about making weeknight meals easy, and this Ground Bison & Cauliflower Bowl is just about as easy as it gets. I think you’ll really love the combination of textures with the cauliflower rice and the ground meat. This recipe would also be a perfect meal prep recipe! See more of my meal prep ideas.
As long as you have the cauliflower rice ready to go, this dish is as easy as:
- Sautéing the cauliflower rice
- Cooking the ground bison
- Adding in defrosted peas and carrots
- And serving it!
How to Make Cauliflower Rice
Cauliflower rice is everywhere these days, and you can buy it fresh or frozen. Or, you can make your own by placing cauliflower florets in a food processor.
It literally takes about 15 seconds to get homemade, super fluffy cauliflower rice.
Recipe Steps
This dish gets made by sautéing the cauliflower rice in just about a teaspoon of olive oil for a few minutes, topped with spices. I like to use ground cumin, oregano, and turmeric, but you can use whatever spices you like.
If you are using frozen cauliflower rice, then I would suggest microwaving it in a bowl before adding it to your skillet. You’ll want to drain any of the excess water from the frozen cauliflower rice before adding it to the pan.
I like to cook the cauliflower before the meat, just to get rid of the raw taste. Then, the rice gets removed from the skillet to make room for the meat and to make sure the cauliflower doesn’t get overcooked.
The next step is to cook the ground bison, you can substitute grass-fed ground beef if you prefer. I recommend buying your bison from a quality retailer such as US Wellness Meats (affiliate link included).
Once the meat is almost all the way cooked, I add in the defrosted peas and carrots, along with the cooked cauliflower rice.
FAQs
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.
Here’s the printable recipe:
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Ground Bison and Cauliflower Bowl
Prep Time: 15 minutes- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 6 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Paleo, Grain-Free, Whole30
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This ground bison and cauliflower recipe is perfect for paleo diets. It’s grain-free and easy!
Ingredients
- 1 medium head cauliflower, broken up into florets
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground oregano
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 2 pounds ground bison
- 2 cups spring peas and chopped carrots (defrosted, if using frozen)
Instructions
- Add cauliflower florets to the bowl of a food processor. Pulse for about 30 seconds until florets are broken into a rice-like texture, scraping down the sides of the bowl if necessary.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the cauliflower rice and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in the ground cumin, oregano, and turmeric and transfer mixture to a bowl while you cook the meat.
- Add the ground bison to the skillet and cook for 5 minutes over medium heat until it is almost completely done. Use a large spoon or spatula to break up any chunks and ensure even cooking.
- Turn the heat to low, add the peas and carrots, and place a lid on the skillet. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes. Stir in the cooked cauliflower rice mixture.
- Serve hot.
Notes
You can substitute lean ground beef for the bison, if you prefer.
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Diane Kass says
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”!
Carrie Forrest, MBA/MPH says
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!!!
Luci says
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.
Carrie Forrest, MBA/MPH says
OMG, that is genius. I’ve been putting the PB2 on cottage cheese, but putting it on cauli is an even better idea!!! 🙂
Rachael @ Love Yourself Green says
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). 😉
Carrie Forrest, MBA/MPH says
You just made me laugh, Rachael. So happy you got inspired to make the cauli rice! Xo. 🙂
Maribel says
It’s interesting how you use cauliflower in your recipes. I’m learning a lot.
Thanks Carrie!
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Carrie Forrest, MPH in Nutrition says
This is one of my favorite low-carb recipes!
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Chris Collins says
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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Nicolas Hortense says
Very nicely done Carrie it looks amazing!! So simple too! (:
Heidy L. McCallum says
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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Cathy says
I love Bison! What a great idea and simply perfect for a weeknight dinner.
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Shashi at SavorySpin says
I am loving the combo of cumin and oregano you have in this delicious and healthy dish!
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