How to Make Bison Meatloaf with Green Chile and Bacon - A Step-by-Step Guide

Meatloaf is a classic comfort food that has been a staple in American homes for generations. While traditional meatloaf typically features ground beef or pork, this recipe puts a unique and flavorful twist on the classic dish by using bison meat as the star ingredient. Bison is a lean and richly flavored protein that adds a delicious depth of flavor to the meatloaf, making it a perfect alternative for anyone looking to switch up their traditional meatloaf recipe.

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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ pounds ground bison
  • 1 cup milk
  • ½ cup Italian seasoned bread crumbs
  • ½ cup chopped green chile peppers
  • ½ cup bacon bits
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • 1 ½ teaspoons liquid smoke flavoring
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon dry mustard
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon ground sage
  • ¾ cup barbeque sauce, or more to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 45 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 55 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Combine ground bison, milk, bread crumbs, green chile peppers, bacon bits, egg, liquid smoke, onion powder, dry mustard, garlic powder, and ground sage in a bowl. Mix by hand.
  • Transfer mixture to a 9x5-inch loaf pan. Spread barbeque sauce over the top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until bison is no longer pink, about 1 hour 45 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    372 cal.

    • Total Fat: 15g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 122mg
    • Sodium: 935mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 22g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 12g
    • Protein: 37g
    • Vitamin C: 32mg
    • Calcium: 79mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 209mg