Description
These flavorful Bison Meatballs offer a lean alternative to traditional beef meatballs, combining ground bison with Parmesan, fresh herbs, and seasoning. They are first browned in olive oil for a rich crust and then baked to finish cooking, making them juicy and tender. Perfect served with pasta or your favorite sauce for a hearty meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Meatball Mixture
- 500g ground bison
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 large egg
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
For Cooking
- 2 tbsp olive oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 190°C (375°F) to prepare for baking the meatballs.
- Soak Breadcrumbs: In a mixing bowl, combine the breadcrumbs with milk and let them soak for about 5 minutes. This helps keep the meatballs moist.
- Mix Meatball Ingredients: To the soaked breadcrumb mixture, add ground bison, grated Parmesan cheese, finely chopped onion, minced garlic, egg, chopped parsley, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper.
- Combine Gently: Mix all ingredients gently until just combined. Avoid overworking the mixture to keep the meatballs tender.
- Form Meatballs: Shape the mixture into 16 evenly sized meatballs, ensuring uniform cooking.
- Brown Meatballs: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the meatballs and brown them on all sides, taking about 5 minutes total to develop a flavorful crust.
- Bake Meatballs: Transfer the browned meatballs onto a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes until they are cooked through.
- Serve: Remove from oven and serve the meatballs hot with your favorite sauce or pasta for a complete meal.
Notes
- Soaking the breadcrumbs in milk helps keep the meatballs juicy and tender.
- Be careful not to overmix the ingredients to prevent tough meatballs.
- Browning the meatballs before baking adds flavor and texture but you can bake directly if you want to skip the frying step.
- Use fresh herbs if available for a more vibrant flavor.
- These meatballs can be frozen after shaping for future meals.
