Bison Sloppy Joes
Looking for an easy, delicious dinner option? Look no further than the classic sloppy joe! If you’ve been curious about trying bison but weren’t sure where to start, this recipe is the perfect introduction. It takes the familiar, comforting flavor of sloppy joes and gives it a nutritious twist by using lean, protein-rich bison.
Bison is an excellent choice for sloppy joes—not only is it lower in fat, making it a healthier option, but it also has less grease, which helps the meat bind beautifully with the savory, tomato-based sauce. The result? A richer, more flavorful sandwich.
Whether you’re simmering on the stovetop or letting it slow cook, these bison sloppy joes are bound to become a weeknight favorite!
Bison Sloppy Joes
Ingredients
- 16 oz Marketside - Lone Peak Bison
- 1 cup sweet onions - finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon garlic - minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon coriander
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup tomato paste
- 1 cup ketchup
- sesame buns - for serving
Instructions
Slow Cooker Method:
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Start by browning the bison meat in a skillet over medium-high heat. When there is still a tiny bit of pink in the skillet, add the onion and garlic. Continue to stir until the onions begin to soften and the garlic becomes fragrant, about 5-6 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from the heat.
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Transfer the browned meat to a slow cooker pot. Stir in the Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, pickle relish, chili powder, cumin, coriander, brown sugar, tomato sauce, and ketchup. Stir well to combine.
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Cook the sloppy joe filling for 3-4 hours on low, or 1-2 hours on high. Stir occasionally. Serve the hot sloppy joe filling on toasted sesame buns. Enjoy!
Alternative Stovetop Cooking Method:
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Start by browning the bison meat in a skillet over medium-high heat. When there is still a tiny bit of pink in the skillet, add the onion and garlic. Continue to stir until the onions begin to soften and the garlic becomes fragrant, about 5-6 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
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Stir in the Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, pickle relish, chili powder, cumin, coriander, brown sugar, tomato sauce, and ketchup. Stir well to combine.
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Simmer the sloppy joe filling until thickened, about 30 minutes. Stir occasionally. Serve on toasted sesame buns. Enjoy!
Recipe Notes
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