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Bison Meatballs

Tender and flavorful meatballs made with ground bison.
Author: Jessica Pinney
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Close up of several Bison Meatballs lightly covered in BBQ sauce.
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Ingredients

Bison Meatballs

  • 1 lb ground bison
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp oregano
  • 1 tsp thyme leaves
  • ½ white onion (chopped)
  • 1 tsp garlic paste
  • ½ tbsp horseradish
  • 1 egg
  • ½ cup panko bread crumbs

BBQ Sauce

  • ½ cup ketchup
  • 2 tbsp brown mustard
  • ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp white pepper
  • 1 tsp dried minced onion

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F.
  • Combine meatball ingredients in a bowl and thoroughly mix.
  • Use a 1” cookie or ice cream scoop to scoop uniform balls and place onto a wire rack lined baking sheet as you work. Aim for golf ball sized balls.
  • Place into the oven on the center rack and bake for 25 minutes.
  • Meanwhile prepare the barbecue sauce. Add all ingredients to a sauce pan and whisk. Cover and cook over medium heat. Once simmering, lower heat and cook for 10 minutes uncovered.
  • Toss meatballs in BBQ sauce and enjoy!