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Savory Bison Meatballs with Cranberries and Wild Rice Bliss

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Delicious bison meatballs combined with tart cranberries and earthy wild rice, perfect for family dinners or gatherings.

  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4-6 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 pound ground bison
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries, chopped
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
  • Wild rice (for serving)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a large bowl, combine the ground bison, breadcrumbs, cranberries, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
  3. Mix gently until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
  4. Let the mixture rest for 10 minutes.
  5. Form the mixture into meatballs, about 1.5 inches in diameter.
  6. Place the meatballs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 25 minutes, or until they reach an internal temperature of 160°F (70°C).
  7. While the meatballs are baking, prepare the wild rice according to package instructions.
  8. Serve the meatballs warm atop wild rice, garnished with fresh parsley.

Notes

For best results, avoid overmixing and consider chilling the mixture before shaping the meatballs.

  • Author: nevaeh-hall
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Paleo

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 300
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 300mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 25g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg