Bison Meatballs

Skip the beef, chicken, or turkey meatballs and try these sweet and smoky Bison Meatballs instead.

Everyone loves a classic meatball, but sometimes it’s nice to switch things up. These Bison Meatballs bring a fresh twist to the table and are perfect for adding variety to your weekly rotation.

Bison is naturally leaner than beef, with fewer calories and less fat, while offering higher levels of iron and beneficial polyunsaturated fatty acids.¹ Its elevated iron content gives it a slightly earthier flavor than beef, which creates a distinctive taste. To balance the richness, we recommend pairing these Bison Meatballs with a sweeter sauce, such as Paleo Barbecue Sauce or plum jam.

PaleoFLEX™Plum Jam

Ingredients:

1 cups dried plums
1 TBSP flax seed meal
1/2 cups apple juice, freshly squeezed

Directions:

Combine all ingredients in a food processor until well combined.
Store in an airtight jar in the fridge.

SERVINGS: 16

Bison Meatballs are a delicious way to add a protein boost to any meal. Pair them with a fresh salad, riced veggies, or a hearty power bowl for a well-balanced plate. See the following Paleo-friendly recipes for meal inspiration:

Garden Harvest Salad with Smoky Walnut Dressing

Mushroom Rice

Ground Beef Protein Bowls

Sweet Potato Salad

TIP: Be sure to choose grass-fed bison for this recipe rather than grain-fed. Bison naturally roam open fields, grazing on grasses and supporting regenerative agriculture by aerating the soil and spreading seeds as they move. However, some farmers raise their bison on grain, so it’s important to read labels carefully when purchasing.

Dietary Restrictions: Autoimmune Protocol (AIP) omissions and substitutions are listed in the recipe ingredients.

Bison meatballs finished with side sauces.

Reference:

Galbraith, J., Rodas-González, A., López-Campos, Ó., Juárez, M., & Aalhus, J. (2014). Bison meat: Characteristics, challenges, and opportunities. Animal Frontiers, 4(4), 68–73. https://doi.org/10.2527/af.2014-0036

Bison Meatballs

Recipe by: Isabella Mead
Serves: 12
Meal: Dinner

Serves: 12
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes

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Ingredients

1 lb ground bison
1 egg
1/2 cups white onion, diced
2 tsp chives, chopped
2 tsp rosemary, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
Paleo dipping sauce, optional

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Directions

Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Preheat oven to 350°F.
In a large mixing bowl, add ground bison, egg, onion, chives, rosemary, and garlic. Mix until thoroughly combined.
Form mixture into 2-inch balls and place on prepared baking sheet. Bake until cooked through, about 20 minutes.
Remove meatballs from oven and let cool for 5 minutes. Serve with Paleo BBQ Sauce or Paleo Plum Jam.