If you ask me, a simple stick-to-your-ribs stew is the perfect thing to cozy up to in the midst of a Prairie winter. Saskatchewan chef Jenni Lessard The acclaimed Metis celeb chef pulls from fond memories of days gone by when she creates this bison stew for loved ones.
“When I nourish myself with bison, I feel connected to the land and my relatives past and present. This stew reminds me of cozy meals at my Grandmother’s house in Prince Albert, SK. She’d have the table laid with a blue and white checkered tablecloth and we were encouraged to ‘eat up’. I love the smoky flavour imparted by the jerky in this recipe!”—Chef Jenni Lessard, owner of Inspired by Nature Culinary Consulting.
Saskatchewan Bison Stew
A simple stick-to-your-ribs stew is the perfect thing to cozy up to in the midst of a Prairie winter. Well, any chilly day across Canada, really!
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Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup canola oil or melted lard
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp salt, divided
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
- 1 tsp ground dried sage or 1 Tbsp (15 mL) finely chopped fresh sage
- 2 – 2 1/2 lb bison roast, cubed into 1-inch pieces
- 1/4 cup finely chopped bison jerky or bison dry meat
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 4 parsnips, peeled and sliced into ½-inch rounds
- 4 carrots, peeled and sliced into ½-inch rounds
- 6 medium red potatoes, peeled and roughly chopped
- 19 oz can diced tomatoes
- 2 cups hot, good-quality beef broth
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
- Heat oil in a large non-stick pan on medium-high heat.
- Combine the flour, 1 tsp (5 mL) salt, pepper, and sage in a medium bowl and toss the bison into the flour mixture to coat. Working in two batches, brown the floured bison on all sides in the pan.
- Transfer browned meat to a large roaster or deep baking dish along with all remaining ingredients. Cover with lid or tin foil and bake for 90 minutes. Check the dish at the 45-minute mark and add slightly more broth or hot water to the roasting pan if needed. After 90 minutes, the bison meat should be tender and easily broken apart with a fork. Season to taste with salt before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Saskatchewan Bison Stew
Serving Size
1 serving
Amount per Serving
Calories
628
% Daily Value*
Fat
17
g
26
%
Saturated Fat
3
g
19
%
Cholesterol
122
mg
41
%
Sodium
1595
mg
69
%
Potassium
2450
mg
70
%
Carbohydrates
67
g
22
%
Fiber
11
g
46
%
Sugar
14
g
16
%
Protein
52
g
104
%
Calcium
12
mg
1
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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