Swift Ground Bison Recipes, One Pan Hamburger Helper

Sometimes the week can feel like it ran away from you, and the last thing on your mind is dinner. Looking for meals that take about 30 minutes to prepare and to put in rotation for days when you need something nutritionally dense, swift, and also of value?

We've put together 3 different recipes that use 1lb ground of bison meat sautéed and added to one of these 3 recipes to enjoy. These recipes are healthy, high protein, and an economical meal. See the second recipe of our series below:

Ground Bison One Pan Hamburger Helper

Inspired by The Bear's elevated Hamburger Helper recipe; we wanted to feature our ground bison (a healthier and less fatty meat) in this traditional recipe from the 70s. With less than 5% fat, and high in protein and vitamin Bs, this Bison Hamburger Helper is the perfect swift meal to feed a family.

Ingredients

• 1 lb FMR ground bison
• 1 yellow onion diced 
• 1 clove garlic 
• 1 tbs olive oil 
• 3 tbs tomato paste 
• 1 tsp paprika 
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 3 ½ cups chicken broth, bone broth, veggie broth 
• 1 cup  whole milk
• 8 oz tomato sauce 
• 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 16 ozs pasta 
• Freshly ground pepper and salt to taste

Directions

1. Over medium heat in large iron skillet, saute onion and garlic in oil until onions are opaque 
2. Add 1 lb ground bison and brown the bison with salt and pepper about 5 minutes 
3. Stir in the tomato paste, remaining spices, broth, milk and pasta 
4. Bring to a gentle boil and cook uncovered until your pasta is tender and liquid absorbed 
5. Finally, remove from heat, cheese it, salt and pepper to taste 

If you liked this recipe, be sure to checkout our other Swift Ground Bison Recipes:

• Ground Bison Corn Salad with Tomatoes, Feta, and Veggies
• Bison Burger Smashed