Bison Meatballs

These Bison Meatballs are a delicious twist on classic meatballs, combining lean ground bison with sweet grapes, corn, and savory seasonings for a tender, flavorful bite. Pair them with your favorite sauce for a wholesome meal that's anything but ordinary.

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Bison Meatballs

Why You'll Love This Bison Meatballs Recipe

• Great for meal prep and freezer-friendly lunches or dinners

• Ready in about 35 minutes from start to finish

• Unique combination of sweet and savory flavors

• Baked instead of fried for easy cleanup

• Perfect as an appetizer, main course, or party food

• Pairs well with a variety of sauces and side dishes

• Easy recipe that uses simple pantry ingredients

  
  

Cooking Tips & Tricks

• Avoid overmixing the meat mixture to keep the meatballs tender

• Use a cookie scoop to create evenly sized meatballs for uniform cooking

• Finely chop the corn and grapes so they blend seamlessly into the mixture

• Turn the meatballs halfway through baking for even browning on all sides

Bison Meatballs Recipe

Prep:  15 mins. | Cook:  20 mins. | Serves:  8-10

Ingredients:

• 2 lbs. ground bison

• 3 T. canola oil

• 2 c. frozen corn, thawed

• 1 c. red seedless grapes, finely chopped

• 1 large onion, diced

• 3 eggs

• 1 ¼ c. course yellow cornmeal

• 1 T. seasoning salt

• ½ tsp. pepper

• 1 T. garlic powder

• Cooking spray

Let's Get Started!

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Lightly spray a foil covered baking sheet with cooking spray.

2. In a blender or food processor, chop the corn into very small pieces (not liquid). Then chop the grapes. Set aside.

3. In a large bowl, add the ground bison, corn, chopped grapes, onions, eggs, seasonings and cornmeal.  Mix well.

4. Use a spoon or small cookie scoop to form meatballs. Roll into balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet.

5. Bake meatballs for 15 minutes, turning halfway through, then continue cooking for about 5 minutes.

6. Serve with a prepared sauce or glaze