Bison Stew
Tender chunks of bison are slowly simmered with hearty vegetables, aromatic herbs, and a savory broth to create a rich, comforting stew. Naturally flavorful and satisfying, this rustic meal is perfect for cool evenings and is even better the next day as the flavors continue to develop.
Servings 8 people
Calories 360kcal
Ingredients
- 2½ lbs bison stew meat cut into 1½-inch cubes
- 2 tbsp avocado oil
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1½ tsp sea salt
- 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 large yellow onion diced
- 3 carrots sliced
- 3 celery stalks sliced
- 1½ lbs Yukon Gold potatoes cubed
- 8 oz mushrooms sliced
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 4 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried rosemary
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Season the Meat
- Pat the bison dry.
- Combine flour, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika.
- Toss the bison until evenly coated.
- Brown the Bison
- Heat avocado oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
- Brown the meat in batches for 2–3 minutes per side.
- Transfer to a plate.
- Sauté the Vegetables
- Add the onion, carrots, celery, and mushrooms.
- Cook for about 6 minutes until softened.
- Stir in the garlic and cook for another minute.
- Build the Stew
- Return the browned bison to the pot.
- Add the potatoes, broth, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, rosemary, and bay leaves.
- Stir well.
- Simmer
- Bring to a gentle boil.
- Reduce heat to low.
- Cover and simmer for 2½–3 hours, stirring occasionally, until the bison is fork tender.
- Finish
- Stir in the peas during the final 5 minutes of cooking.
- Remove the bay leaves.
- Taste and adjust seasoning.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
Ingredients (Label Order)
Bison, beef broth, potatoes, carrots, onion, celery, diced tomatoes, mushrooms, avocado oil, peas, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, all-purpose flour, sea salt, garlic powder, smoked paprika, thyme, rosemary, parsley, bay leaves, black pepper. Contains: Wheat, Fish (from Worcestershire sauce, unless using a fish-free variety).📦 Storage & Shelf Life
- Refrigerated: Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
- Frozen: Freeze for up to 3 months.
- Reheating: Warm gently over medium-low heat, adding a splash of broth if needed to restore the desired consistency.
