Bison Three Sisters Stew
Ingredients
1.5 lb Bison Stew Meat, cubed*
2 Tablespoon Sunflower oil
1 Teaspoon Salt
1 Onion, diced
3 cups Butternut Squash, ½” cubes
1.5 Cups Corn kernels
½ lb Green Beans, cut in 1” pieces
1 (14.5-oz) can Diced Tomatoes
½ Teaspoon Minced garlic
2 ½ Teaspoon Dried Basil
½ Teaspoon Dried Sage
1 Teaspoon Dried Oregano
½ Teaspoon Chipotle Powder
3 cups Turkey Broth
*Alternatively, use ground bison and make Bison Meatballs
Preparation
1. Preheat oven to 325°F.
2. Pat bison cubes dry with paper towels to ensure proper searing.
3. Sprinkle bison meat with 1 tsp salt and toss to coat evenly.
4. Heat 2 Tbsp sunflower oil in a large Dutch oven. Once hot, add bison and cook for 5-10 minutes, turning to sear evenly.
5. Remove bison from the pot and set aside.
6. Add diced onion, butternut squash, corn, and green beans to the Dutch oven. Cook for approximately 5 minutes, or until the onion begins to soften.
7. Stir in the minced garlic and all remaining spices. Cook for another 5 minutes.
8. Pour in the turkey broth and cover the Dutch oven.
9. Bake, covered, for 3 hours.
10. After 3 hours, check the meat for tenderness. If not tender, cover and cook for an additional 30-45 minutes.
11. Serve hot and enjoy!
