Bison Bolognese
Sweet, tender bison meat is simmered in a rich and veggie-filled homemade tomato sauce to make this delicious bison bolognese! Also known as bison ragu, it is easy to make and will make your home smell amazing.
Servings: 6
Calories: 304kcal
Cost: $15
Equipment
- saute pan
- wooden spoon
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground bison
- 1 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion diced
- 1 green pepper diced
- 1 carrot grated
- 4 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 cup dry white wine such as Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc
- 28 ounce crushed tomatoes
- 14.5 ounce diced tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 6 leaves fresh basil
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add 1/2 tbsp of olive oil. Turn pan to coat. Add ground bison and break it apart into crumbles as it cooks. Cook until no longer pink, about 7-8 minutes. Remove the meat from the pan into a dish and set aside.
- Add another tablespoon of olive oil to the skillet and turn to coat. Add the diced onion, green pepper, minced garlic, and grated carrot. Cook until soft and fragrant, about 5 minutes.
- Pour the white wine into the pan to deglaze. Use a wooden spoon or spatula to scrape the brown bits off of the pan into the sauce.
- Add the crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, and oregano. Scoop the cooked meat back into the sauce. Bring the sauce to a simmer and cook, stirring frequently, until reduced by about 25-30%.
- When the sauce is slightly reduced, add the salt and taste. Add more if needed for your personal taste. Thinly slice the basil leaves into ribbons and add to the sauce. Then turn the heat down to low, place a lid on your skillet, and allow the sauce to cook on a low simmer for about 1 hour. Make sure you stir your sauce now and then to make sure the heat is not too high and that it's not burning.
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Notes
Serve with your favorite pasta! Traditionally it is served with fettuccine or tagliatelle.
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. This is easiest to reheat in a small pot on the stove over medium heat, but you can also use the microwave. Be sure to cover the bowl with a paper towel if you use the microwave to avoid a mess!
Nutrition
Calories: 304kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 53mg | Sodium: 630mg | Potassium: 878mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 2169IU | Vitamin C: 37mg | Calcium: 97mg | Iron: 5mg
