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Choose Buffalo

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               Reasons to choose buffalo (1)

Buffalo is nutritionally superior, lower in fat and calories than other meats, including chicken and salmon. Unlike other meats, buffalo is raised naturally, without hormones or sub-therapeutic antibiotics.

Buffalo Chili

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1 pound Ground Buffalo
1 medium onion, chopped
1 15oz. can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
2 16oz. cans peeled tomatoes
1/2 cup water
2 teaspoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

In a non-stick skillet, saute the Ground Bison and onion until the meat is browned and the onion is tender.

Add the pinto beans, tomatoes, water and seasonings. Cover and simmer for 1 hour, adding more water if chili becomes too thick.

Add chopped cilantro and simmer an additional 10 minutes.

Spoon into bowls and garnish with grated cheese or diced jalapeno peppers.

This recipe will serve 4.

 

 

 

Christmas Roast

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Ingredients: 

1 BUFFALO ROAST
2 POTATOES, PEELED & SLICED
1/2 LARGE YELLOW ONION, SLICED
1/2 LARGE GREEN BELL PEPPER
2 TABLESPOONS HORSERADISH MUSTARD
10-12 CUP BROTH
2 TABLESPOONS WHITE FLOUR
2 TABLESPOONS SRIRACHA CHILE SAUCE
1 TABLESPOON wORCESTERSHIRE SAUCE
1 TEASPOON WHITE VINEGAR
1 TEASPOON APPLE CIDER VINEGAR
1 TEASPOON SUGAR
1 TABLESPOON GROUND SAGE
1/4 TEASPOON CORIANDER

Directions:

  • Place the potatoes, onion, and pepper in the roasting pan. Add the broth sprinkle with some sage.
  • Make a smooth paste of flour, mustard, chili sauce, Worcestershire, vinegar, sugar, and coriander. Spread the mixture over the top of the roast.
  • Place roast in roasting pan directly on top of the potatoes, onions and peppers. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours.

World Heart Day!

Buffalo meat is heart healthy,

Rich in heart-protective omega-3’s, which help counter plaque buildup and rupture, reduce arterial inflammation, and thin blood. In addition, buffalo meat nutrition includes higher levels of the two powerful antioxidants beta-carotene and selenium as well as iron.

Buffalo meat isn’t just healthy for your heart it is healthy for your whole body! Rich in flavor, low in fat and high in protein!

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Paleo Hot Dog Hash

Ingredients:

1 Package of Buffalo Hot Dogs
1 Small zucchini, quartered and sliced
1/4 red onion, chopped
1/2 portobello mushroom, minced
celery salt, to taste
dried oregano, to taste

 

Directions:

Slice the entire package of hot dogs evenly into bite-size pieces and add to a 10-inch skillet over
medium heat. Toss periodically to brown.
After 5 minutes add the sliced zucchini, chopped red onion and minced mushroom. Season to taste with celery salt and dried oregano. Stir to combine everything and let cook until onions are to desired consistency and zucchini is still slightly firm.
Split mixture between two bowls and serve for lunch as the main dish or serve smaller portions with a salad or more veggies.

Grilled Buffalo Steak

 

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Preparation:

Rub your favorite cut of Buffalo Steak with a combination of a little garlic salt, cooking oil, and lemon pepper. Grill steaks 4-6 inches above medium hot coals (325°) for the following times, depending on thickness –

1”         Rare: 6-8 minutes                        Medium: 8-10 minutes

1 ½”     Rare: 8-10 minutes                      Medium: 10-12 minutes

2”        Rare: 10-12 minutes                    Medium: 14-18 minutes

 

Tips: Use tongs for turning to keep those wonderful juices in the steak.