Bison Recipes

Guinness-Marinated Bison Steak Sandwiches

Bruce Aidells's Guinness, soy sauce and molasses marinade adds moisture and a sweet-hearty flavor to these delicious steak sandwiches.

Bison Steaks with Fig-Balsamic Sauce

At Maison Troisgros in France, Garrett Weber-Gale learned how to cook steak in a pan, which helps retain the juices. "Grilling," he says, "sucks the moisture out of meat." He's a big fan of bison, because it's leaner and higher in iron than beef, but beef tenderloin also works well here.

Spicy Green Bean and Tofu Stir-Fry with Ground Bison

Many cultures use meat as a flavoring instead of as the main ingredient. Here, ground bison adds substance and richness to the tofu and green beans in a chile sauce-spiked stir-fry. For the most sustainable and humane option, buy grass-finished bison.

• Fried Tofu with Spicy Ginger-Sesame Sauce

Bison Rib Eye Steaks with Roasted Garlic

Prepare boneless bison rib eyes simply with garlic, chicken stock, and red wine. Choose earthy wines, like Pinot Noir, with earthy foods.