Hearty Bison, Bean, and Potato Bake
Hearty Bison, Bean, and Potato Bake
Ingredients
For the Bake
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground bison
- 1 yellow onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 1/2 pounds potatoes, peeled and diced into 1/2-inch cubes (Yukon Gold or red potatoes recommended)
- 1 can canned diced tomatoes, 14.5 ounce, undrained
- 1 can canned kidney beans, 15 ounce, rinsed and drained
- 1 1/2 cups beef broth
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
For the Topping
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded (or Monterey Jack)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 375
- 2
Heat the olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the ground bison and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until it is thoroughly browned. Drain any excess fat from the skillet.
⏱️ 8 min
- 3
Add the chopped yellow onion to the skillet with the bison. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion has softened and become translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
⏱️ 6 min
- 4
Stir in the diced potatoes, undrained canned diced tomatoes, rinsed and drained kidney beans, beef broth, tomato paste, chili powder, cumin, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Mix everything well to combine. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
Cover the skillet (or transfer the mixture to a 9x13 inch baking dish and cover tightly with aluminum foil). Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork.
⏱️ 25 min•🌡️ 375
- 6
Carefully remove the skillet or baking dish from the oven. Stir the bake gently, then sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top.
⏱️ 2 min
- 7
Return the skillet or baking dish to the oven, uncovered. Bake for another 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and lightly golden brown.
⏱️ 12 min•🌡️ 375
- 8
Let the hearty bake stand for 5 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld and the dish to cool slightly. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley, if desired.
⏱️ 5 min
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Hearty Bison, Bean, and Potato Bake
Ingredients
For the Bake
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground bison
- 1 yellow onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 1/2 pounds potatoes, peeled and diced into 1/2-inch cubes (Yukon Gold or red potatoes recommended)
- 1 can canned diced tomatoes, 14.5 ounce, undrained
- 1 can canned kidney beans, 15 ounce, rinsed and drained
- 1 1/2 cups beef broth
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
For the Topping
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded (or Monterey Jack)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 375 - 2
Heat the olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the ground bison and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until it is thoroughly browned. Drain any excess fat from the skillet.
⏱️ 8 min - 3
Add the chopped yellow onion to the skillet with the bison. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion has softened and become translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
⏱️ 6 min - 4
Stir in the diced potatoes, undrained canned diced tomatoes, rinsed and drained kidney beans, beef broth, tomato paste, chili powder, cumin, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Mix everything well to combine. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
Cover the skillet (or transfer the mixture to a 9x13 inch baking dish and cover tightly with aluminum foil). Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork.
⏱️ 25 min•🌡️ 375 - 6
Carefully remove the skillet or baking dish from the oven. Stir the bake gently, then sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top.
⏱️ 2 min - 7
Return the skillet or baking dish to the oven, uncovered. Bake for another 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and lightly golden brown.
⏱️ 12 min•🌡️ 375 - 8
Let the hearty bake stand for 5 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld and the dish to cool slightly. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley, if desired.
⏱️ 5 min