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Since I've moved to Colorada, I've noticed that buffalo (bison) meat is for sale in all the grocery stores. It's completely unheard of in California. Anyway, I bought some ground bison and now I'd really like some ideas about how to cook it.

Make it like a hamburger. Tastes just the same, but leaner.

Since I've moved to Colorada, I've noticed that buffalo (bison) meat is for sale in all the grocery stores. It's completely unheard of in California. Anyway, I bought some ground bison and now I'd really like some ideas about how to cook it.

Oh, you can cook bison in just about any way you could think of with any other ground meat. You can make hamburgers, hotdogs, steaks, tacos, ect ect ect. It's really great tasting, and healthier. Trust me, you'll like it. I know I do. :D

Oh, you can cook bison in just about any way you could think of with any other ground meat. You can make hamburgers, hotdogs, steaks, tacos, ect ect ect. It's really great tasting, and healthier. Trust me, you'll like it. I know I do. :D

I wondered if there was some special treatment because it's so much leaner than beef.

I've had it in burger form, it was good too. Can you buy steaks? I reckon they'd be nice.

I wondered if there was some special treatment because it's so much leaner than beef.

Probably not, but I suggest you keep checking anyway, as I've done very little cooking myself with bison. It's usually my parents cooking with it.

Boonytopia: Yes, you can, though I'd be damned if I know where at this moment.

I've had it in burgers, chili and tacos; all were excellent. Never cooked it myself though.

I've had it in burger form, it was good too. Can you buy steaks? I reckon they'd be nice.

Yes. Usually expensive as hell, though. Not to terribly sure where you can get it. Sometimes grocery stores have it.

Yes. Usually expensive as hell, though. Not to terribly sure where you can get it. Sometimes grocery stores have it.

I've seen it at Whole Foods, King Soopers and, believe it or not, Wal-Mart.

I've seen it at Whole Foods, King Soopers and, believe it or not, Wal-Mart.

Never, under any circumstances, buy meat from Wal-Mart. I've heard some pretty bad stuff from friends who work there.

Mmmm...Bison....*drools*

I've actually only ever had it in jerky form. It was pretty darn good. If you cook some up though, invite me.:) Please:)

Bison is excellent in chili. It keeps it's body nicely. *nod*

Never, under any circumstances, buy meat from Wal-Mart. I've heard some pretty bad stuff from friends who work there.

Tsk. So negative.

I mean, I don't eat meat or shop in Wal-Mart or ever hear stuff or have friends or work, but you don't hear me delivering dark warnings like that, do you?

(c'mon, spill it)

pity me for I am a poor old world'er devoid of such products :(

Since I've moved to Colorada, I've noticed that buffalo (bison) meat is for sale in all the grocery stores. It's completely unheard of in California. Anyway, I bought some ground bison and now I'd really like some ideas about how to cook it.

With dill. Mix dried or fresh dill into the meat before you grill or fry it, and use a dill mustard, like Inglehoffer (http://www.mustardmuseum.com/product/942/38).

It pretty much is treated the same way that regular beef is treated - only that it needs less time to cook. (I'm talking about Bison steaks in this case).

But let me ask you - why, oh why didn't you buy it in one piece? (Mind, not that I'd usually oppose a good burger!).

Great steak, great goulash - Mmmh, mmh!

It's the best meat on planet earth. I'd eat it everyday if I could afford it.

Poor all of you. Its actually cheaper than beef here. Both are raised locally.

Yum Yum.

Cooking wise, you might need to oil or grease the pan/grill, as it is drier than beef, and tends to stick/burn. Other than that, make sure to not overpower it with seasoning, at least at first, because it has a unique flavour.

Make it like a hamburger. Tastes just the same, but way more amazing.

Corrected.

Poor all of you. Its actually cheaper than beef here. Both are raised locally.

Yum Yum.

Cooking wise, you might need to oil or grease the pan/grill, as it is drier than beef, and tends to stick/burn. Other than that, make sure to not overpower it with seasoning, at least at first, because it has a unique flavour.

What country is it cheaper in? I need to know where my future home is going to be.

Since I've moved to Colorada, I've noticed that buffalo (bison) meat is for sale in all the grocery stores. It's completely unheard of in California. Anyway, I bought some ground bison and now I'd really like some ideas about how to cook it.

colorada? is that the female version of colorado?

Thanks, lots of good ideas here. Tonight i'm going to use it in one of my family dishes. We call it slumgullion. I brown the meat with onions and garlic, add a can of diced tomatoes, Italian style seasoning, salt, pepper and pasta. I cook it until the pasta is done, then add frozen corn and heat until the corn is hot. Grate a good sharp cheddar over it. Good comfort food for a cold night.

I <3 BUFFALO BURGERS! (The one's from NewMexico are my favorite...so juicy. Here in New Jersey there much drier and less tastey..

colorada? is that the female version of colorado?

That, or a typo.

Tsk. So negative.

I mean, I don't eat meat or shop in Wal-Mart or ever hear stuff or have friends or work, but you don't hear me delivering dark warnings like that, do you?

(c'mon, spill it)

Their "dedication" to "quality" is suspect.

I like talking like this... mwa.

What country is it cheaper in? I need to know where my future home is going to be.

I appologise for being vague.. my NS name doesnt give any hints at all. ;)

Yum Yum.

Cooking wise, you might need to oil or grease the pan/grill, as it is drier than beef, and tends to stick/burn. Other than that, make sure to not overpower it with seasoning, at least at first, because it has a unique flavour.

I second this. Quite a few herds here in MO. In some ways easier to raise than cattle, easier calving, eat poorer feed, better in cold weather.... until you need to pen them. They don't like to be confined. Closetrofobic (sp?) I guess.

I appologise for being vague.. my NS name doesnt give any hints at all. ;)

I feel deep shame. ::hangs head::

Since I've moved to Colorada, I've noticed that buffalo (bison) meat is for sale in all the grocery stores. It's completely unheard of in California. Anyway, I bought some ground bison and now I'd really like some ideas about how to cook it.

Buffalo is yummy-licious. But, it is a bit dry. As was said, work it like hamburger. Toss in some bread-crumbs to make it stick together better.

For buffalo steaks, make'em just like beef.

My first experience with buffalo was at a Dairy Queen in Decatur, Texas after a day of shooting holes in tin cans and bowling pins.

I find really lean beef too dry and it has a grainy texture I imagine Bison would be similar...enjoyment lean meat must be an acquired taste which I don't have(yet) but I'll give the Bison a try as an experiment...

Bison would be an ecological friendly choice, they need far less resources than cows and survive on marginal feed...

Since I've moved to Colorada, I've noticed that buffalo (bison) meat is for sale in all the grocery stores. It's completely unheard of in California. Anyway, I bought some ground bison and now I'd really like some ideas about how to cook it.

If you like chili, its great made with bison. We have a bag in the freezer, as well as emu, too.

I <3 BUFFALO BURGERS! (The one's from NewMexico are my favorite...so juicy. Here in New Jersey there much drier and less tastey..

green chile buffalo cheeseburgers?

If you like chili, its great made with bison. We have a bag in the freezer, as well as emu, too.

Emo? Not those poor, benighted children! So what if they mope around all the time, whining and depressing everyone else, there's no reason to ... to ... chop them up into steak tartare!

If you like chili, its great made with bison. We have a bag in the freezer, as well as emu, too.

Your name is pretty literal, isn't it?

Why cook it at all? I've been known to eat beef steaks raw, so why not bison.

BTW: kudos for calling the animal by its correct name.

Emo? Not those poor, benighted children! So what if they mope around all the time, whining and depressing everyone else, there's no reason to ... to ... chop them up into steak tartare!

noooo not EMO

oohhh the poor members of a late 70's/early 80s rock band. is there not a better fate for has-been musicians?

noooo not EMO

oohhh the poor members of a late 70's/early 80s rock band. is there not a better fate for has-been musicians?

It depends. I hold "tastiest fate" to be the equivalent to "best fate".

noooo not EMO

oohhh the poor members of a late 70's/early 80s rock band. is there not a better fate for has-been musicians?

It depends. I hold "tastiest fate" to be the equivalent to "best fate".

With a box of Has-Been Band Helper you, too, can put a tasty, nutritious meal on the table for your family, and help the arts at the same time!

Your name is pretty literal, isn't it?

yeah

Why cook it at all? I've been known to eat beef steaks raw, so why not bison.

BTW: kudos for calling the animal by its correct name.

Yes-a raw flank steak is a real treat for me.

I do like any ground meats well done, unless I ground it.

Ohhhhhh Noooooo! Our bisons are impure! Read (http://www.nytimes.com/2007/01/09/science/09bison.html?ex=1169010000&en=0ad84d44d5972e19&ei=5059&partner=AOL) and weep, O ye NS General!

I propose that the ranchers who sullied the genes of our sacred bison with DNA from effete, European cattle be compelled to listen to RuleCaucasia explain the nature of humor. More than once.

:D

Ohhhhhh Noooooo! Our bisons are impure! Read (http://www.nytimes.com/2007/01/09/science/09bison.html?ex=1169010000&en=0ad84d44d5972e19&ei=5059&partner=AOL) and weep, O ye NS General!

I propose that the ranchers who sullied the genes of our sacred bison with DNA from effete, European cattle be compelled to listen to RuleCaucasia explain the nature of humor. More than once.

:D

ewwwww

i guess ill have to only buy turner green chile buffalo cheeseburgers from now on.

ewwwww

i guess ill have to only buy turner green chile buffalo cheeseburgers from now on.

I know, and it's not like Ted doesn't already have more money than God.

I know, and it's not like Ted doesn't already have more money than God.

yeah but he is a big time conservationist who makes the effort to save endangered species.

yeah but he is a big time conservationist who makes the effort to save endangered species.

There is that. I mean, he conserved Jane Fonda and she looks pretty good for her age. Though I have to admit, I saw Emmylou Harris on the Garrison Keillor New Year's Eve show from Nashville and she's turning 60 in April.

The burger idea is nice. You can also stir-fry, stew, steak it...
I prefer the burger, finger-food in one package of yummy bison goodness.

I used to love Bison meat loaf

you mix the meat, an egg, a half cup of water, and a package of Stove top stuffing, form it into a loaf, bake it for 20 minutes, pour on spaghetti sauce, bake for 20 more minutes or until the meat is cooked all the way through, serve with garlic bread.

YUM!

just a suggestion.

There is that. I mean, he conserved Jane Fonda and she looks pretty good for her age. Though I have to admit, I saw Emmylou Harris on the Garrison Keillor New Year's Eve show from Nashville and she's turning 60 in April.

are you suggesting that ted has been "with" emmylou?

are you suggesting that ted has been "with" emmylou?

Goodness, no! I was just thinking of women who have stood the test of time (and in Emmylou's case, laughed in Time's face).

I used to love Bison meat loaf

you mix the meat, an egg, a half cup of water, and a package of Stove top stuffing, form it into a loaf, bake it for 20 minutes, pour on spaghetti sauce, bake for 20 more minutes or until the meat is cooked all the way through, serve with garlic bread.

YUM!

just a suggestion.

Mmm, sounds good, Smunkee. Surely that could be adapted for gluten-free cooking? You'd have to pitch the stuffing, of course, but you could use stuffing spices and maybe oat meal ...

yeah but he is a big time conservationist who makes the effort to save endangered species.

Also- wasnt he the first of many to pledge the lion's share of his existing fortune to charities? Several Billions ?

If I'm not mistaken, he pledged to do so and it led to a few other billionaires following suit.

Also- wasnt he the first of many to pledge the lion's share of his existing fortune to charities? Several Billions ?

If I'm not mistaken, he pledged to do so and it led to a few other billionaires following suit.

yeah for a mean old bastard he has done some surprisingly good things.

Mmm, sounds good, Smunkee. Surely that could be adapted for gluten-free cooking? You'd have to pitch the stuffing, of course, but you could use stuffing spices and maybe oat meal ...

only if I buy my oats from Ireland.......they are shared crop here and it gets contaminated.

although I have been able to make corn bread stuffing and dry out the "bread crumbs" and make it, it's just not quite as good.