Browned ground bison casserole recipe with tomatoes and penne pasta gets a Mexican-inspired twist with cumin, oregano, and black beans in this easy weeknight dish.
Ingredients
Cilantro-Lime Cream
- 2/3 cup sour cream
- 3 tablespoons sliced green onions
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
- ½ teaspoon finely shredded lime zest
- 6 ounces dried penne pasta
- 1 pound ground bison
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
- ¾ cup salsa
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ cup crushed tortilla chips (Optional)
- ½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese
- 1 tablespoon sliced green onion
Directions
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Step 2
Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. Cover and keep warm.
Step 3
Meanwhile, cook ground bison and garlic over medium heat in a large skillet until meat is brown. Drain off fat.
Step 4
Stir cooked pasta into cooked, drained ground bison in the skillet. Stir in beans, undrained tomatoes, salsa, oregano, cumin, and chili powder.
Step 5
Transfer mixture to an ungreased 2-quart baking dish or casserole. Bake, uncovered, for 30 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle with tortilla chips and cheese. Bake, uncovered, for 5 more minutes or until cheese is melted. Sprinkle with the 1 tablespoon green onion and serve with Cilantro-Lime Cream.
Step 6
Cilantro-Lime Cream: Combine sour cream, 3 tablespoons green onions, cilantro, and lime zest in a small bowl. Cover and chill until ready to serve.
Tips
Note: Recipe developed and tested by the Better Homes and Gardens Test Kitchen using High Plains Bison products.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 6 | |
Calories 375 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat11g | 14% |
Saturated Fat6g | 30% |
Cholesterol60mg | 20% |
Sodium687mg | 30% |
Total Carbohydrate42g | 15% |
Dietary Fiber8g | 28% |
Total Sugars3g | |
Protein26g | |
Vitamin C10mg | 48% |
Calcium180mg | 14% |
Iron6mg | 34% |
Potassium687mg | 15% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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