Jul 13 2026
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Bison Meatballs Recipe

Inspired by Salted Edge
Time1h
Serves4

roasted garlic tomato sauce + parmesan + fresh basil

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Ingredients

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Meatballs

Roasted Garlic Tomato Sauce

Method

Meatballs

  1. 1

    Preheat the Oven

    Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

  2. 2

    Prepare the Meatball Mixture

    In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground bison, breadcrumbs, egg, minced garlic, chopped onion, grated parmesan cheese, salt, black pepper, and chopped fresh basil.

  3. 3

    Form the Meatballs

    Mix all ingredients until well combined. Form the mixture into meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter, and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

  4. 4

    Bake the Meatballs

    Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for about 20-25 minutes, or until they are cooked through and browned on the outside.

Roasted Garlic Tomato Sauce

  1. 5

    Roast the Garlic

    While the meatballs are baking, take the whole bulb of garlic, slice the top off, drizzle with olive oil, wrap in foil, and roast in the oven for about 30 minutes until soft and caramelized.

  2. 6

    Prepare the Sauce

    In a saucepan, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add the canned crushed tomatoes, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Squeeze the roasted garlic cloves into the sauce and stir to combine.

  3. 7

    Simmer the Sauce

    Let the sauce simmer on low heat for about 15-20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

  4. 8

    Finish the Sauce

    Stir in ½ cup of chopped fresh basil just before serving.

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