Look no further than bison tacos for a delectable and satisfying meal that won’t fail to impress. These tacos are created with bison meat that has been ground, a tasty mixture of spices, and fresh toppings like avocado, tomatoes, and cilantro. We’ll walk you through making this delectable meal step by step in this blog.
BISON TACOS
This meal is excellent for entertaining guests or for a quick and simple weeknight meal. Lean and tasty bison meat is combined with fresh toppings to create a supper that is incredibly filling. Try out this recipe and let us know how it turns out!
Equipment
- Large skillet
- Wooden spoon or spatula
- Cutting board and knife:
- Small bowl
- Serving plates
- Oven (optional)
- Citrus squeezer (optional)
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground bison meat
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup water
- 8-10 taco shells
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- Lime wedges, for serving
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chopped onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 3 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic and cook, stirring constantly, for an additional 30 seconds.
- Add the ground bison meat and cook, breaking it up into small pieces with a wooden spoon or spatula, until browned.
- In a small bowl, combine the chilli powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Add the spice mixture to the skillet.
- Stir after adding the water to the skillet. Once the liquid has decreased and the meat is covered in the spices, bring the mixture to a simmer and cook it for 5-7 minutes.
- Heat the taco shells in the oven per the directions on the package while the meat cooks.
- Spoon the bison meat into each taco shell to create the tacos. Add cherry tomatoes, chopped cilantro, and diced avocado on top. Before serving, squeeze a lime wedge over each taco.
Notes
Here are some suggestions to prepare tasty bison tacos:
- Use high-quality bison meat: To achieve the best flavour and texture, look for lean bison meat from a reliable source.
- Season meat liberally; spices can enhance the distinct flavour of bison. Don’t be afraid to taste and add more cumin, chilli powder, and other spices as desired.
- To ensure that the bison meat is safe to consume, cook it completely until the internal temperature reaches 160°F.
- selecting fresh ingredients Use fresh ingredients to make tacos that are colourful and flavorful, such as avocado, cherry tomatoes, and cilantro.
- The taco shells should be heated in the oven or on the hob so that they are more malleable and simpler to fill.
- You can change the toppings however you like: Feel free to change the toppings. You can top your tacos with salsa, sour cream, cheese, or any other toppings you like.
- Serve with lime wedges to cut through the richness of the meat and garnishes. Fresh lime juice adds a blast of citrus flavour to tacos.
