Bison 30 Minute Meal

Stove Top Cooking time 30 minutes

Preparation time 10 minutes

Serves 4

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·                  Cast Iron Skillet

·                  Two small pans with lids

·                  1/3 Cup dry measurer

·                  Wooden or bamboo cooking spatula

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1.                2/3 Cup Organic White Rice, Long Grain

2.                1-1/3 Cup Water, to cook rice in

3.                2 Tablespoons Better Than Bullion Mushroom Base

4.                1 block, Ground Bison, 1 Pound

5.                2 teaspoons each of Thyme, Nutmeg, Coriander, Cumin

6.                1/3 Cup water

7.                2 Cups Organic Mixed Vegetables, frozen

It quick, easy… and did I mention that it’s quick.

Measure rice and water into pan without lid on stove, on high heat to come to a boil.

When it comes to a boil, turn to lowest heat and place lid on pan only after the boil subsides to almost no bubbles. Place lid on rice pan and set timer to 30 minutes. Meanwhile…

In cast iron skillet, set heat to medium high. 

Place the mushroom base in pan to melt. Place bison in pan and break up with bamboo cooking spatula. 

Cook while breaking up bison into small pieces. 

When pink is only 50%, add herbs 

and continue cooking till bison is no longer pink, turn off heat.

 If using cast iron skillet the remaining heat in the pan will keep the meat warm. 

Bison doesn’t take as long to cook as beef, so watch for over cooking. Meanwhile…

In small pan, place about 1/3 cup of water to boil. Place frozen vegetables in pan and reduce heat to low.

 Place lid on pan. This should only cook for 5 minutes. When done, turn off heat, only a little liquid should remain, do not drain and return lid to pan.  Meanwhile…

Set the table, ice in water glasses, cheerful placemats, pleasant napkins, every day utensils and a nice candle or flower on the table. It is all about presentation, no matter what your occasion or simple meal, no matter if it is just for yourself or family.  Respect the fact you took care and time to feed a healthy meal. Breath in the aroma of the ingredients filling your home. Be aware of your senses. Check to see if you are calm or excited about the meal, guests or ready to listen to what your family did that day. Plan uplifting those on the dinner table with good news, good thoughts and be happy you are all together…thankfulness.

DING! Timer goes off, turn off all the heat elements on stove. Place rice in bowls, ladle bison in center of rice, place vegetables and any remaining liquid along outside of rice. 

Garnish with chili pepper sauce or leave plain.  Begin a little bit of joyful time nourishing your body…you deserve it! <3 <3 <3