Bison Stir Fry (Quick High-Protein)
This Bison Stir Fry is your new go-to weeknight dinner. It’s ready in under 30 minutes and packed with flavor. Tender broccoli, sweet red bell peppers, onion and lean ground bison are cooked with coconut aminos. This high protein stir fry is naturally gluten free and dairy free. It is also meal prep friendly plus if you omit the honey and serve it with cauliflower rice, it becomes Whole30 compliant.
I make this stir fry regularly for years with ground beef or ground chicken. The bison version is just as popular in my house. I’ve been eating ground bison for years because it’s leaner than beef, higher in protein and has a mild delicate flavor that works great with most recipes that would normally use ground beef. This bison stir fry recipe uses coconut aminos instead of soy sauce because it’s a gluten free alternative.
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Why this recipe works
- Ready in under 30 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights.
- High protein and gluten free. Just like my other ground bison recipes like Bison Chili and Bison Stuffed Peppers, or the beef recipes like Sugar Free Sloppy Joe’s and this Shaved Steak Recipe , this stir fry is high protein and naturally gluten free.
- Meal prep friendly. Make a big batch and eat it throughout the week.
- Versatile. Use broccoli or whatever veggies you have left over in the fridge. Plus it can be made Whole30 compliant.
Ingredients you’ll need
- Ground bison. I’ve been eating bison for years and it’s a leaner protein than beef. Use it in your favorite recipes such as Bison Enchiladas, Bison Tacos, Bison Meatballs, Bison Burgers and Bison Meatloaf.
- Sesame oil.
- Garlic cloves.
- Ginger.
- Onion.
- Red bell pepper.
- Broccoli florets.
- Coconut aminos. The perfect sauce to use for a gluten free stir fry.
- Honey.
- Optional garnishes: Sesame seeds, sliced green onions and red chili flakes.
- Serve with: jasmine rice, brown rice or cauliflower rice.
How to make Bison Stir Fry
Step One: Heat the sesame oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add the bison and cook for 4-5 minutes, using a large wooden spoon to break apart.
Step Two: Add the onion, red bell pepper, garlic and ginger. Continue cooking for another 5 minutes or until the onion and peppers begin to sweat.
Step Three: Add the broccoli florets and coconut aminos. Stir to combine then reduce heat to low and cover. Cook for 7 minutes until broccoli is tender crisp.
Step Four: Remove the lid and drizzle the honey over the top if using. Stir to combine.
Step Five: Garnish with sesame seeds, sliced green onions and red chili flakes if desired. Serve over jasmine rice, brown rice or cauliflower rice.
Storing and reheating
Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Reheat in a skillet with a splash of coconut aminos to refresh flavor or microwave on high for 1-2 minutes. It freezes well for up to 3 months. Cool completely before freezing and store in a freezer safe container. Thaw it overnight in the fridge before reheating.
Helpful tips for this Ground Bison Stir Fry
- This bison stir fry tastes even better the next day as the flavors settle in.
- Make a double batch and store in individual containers for easy grab and go lunches and dinners all week
- Covering the pan after adding the broccoli helps the broccoli steam.
- Honey is optional but helps balance out the flavors.
- Whatever vegetables you have on hand works such as green beans, zucchini, snap peas, mushrooms or bell peppers.
Serving suggestions
This bison stir fry recipe is great with classic jasmine rice or brown rice but it also goes with:
- Cauliflower rice, sweet potato or zoodles for a Whole30 compliant option.
- Seasoned rice dishes like my Spanish Rice with Tomato Sauce or Garlic Turmeric Rice for extra flavor.
- Quinoa for an extra protein boost or rice noodles for a fun gluten free twist.
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Ingredients
- 1 pound ground bison lean ground bison 90/10
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 4-5 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh ginger minced
- 1 medium onion diced
- 1 large red bell pepper diced
- 3 cups broccoli florets
- ½ cup coconut aminos
- 1-2 tablespoons honey optional – for a touch of sweetness
Instructions
- Heat the sesame oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add the bison and cook for 4-5 minutes, using a large wooden spoon to break apart.
- Add the onion, red bell pepper, garlic and ginger. Continue cooking for another 5 minutes or until the onion and peppers begin to sweat.
- Add the broccoli florets and coconut aminos. Stir to combine then reduce heat to low and cover. Cook for 7 minutes until broccoli is tender crisp.
- Remove the lid and drizzle the honey over the top if using. Stir to combine.
- Garnish with sesame seeds, sliced green onions and red chili flakes if desired. Serve over jasmine rice, brown rice or cauliflower rice.
Notes
Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Reheat in a skillet with a splash of coconut aminos to refresh flavor or microwave on high for 1-2 minutes. It freezes well for up to 3 months. Cool completely before freezing and store in a freezer safe container. Thaw it overnight in the fridge before reheating. Helpful tips:
- This bison stir fry tastes even better the next day as the flavors settle in.
- Make a double batch and store in individual containers for easy grab and go lunches and dinners all week
- Covering the pan after adding the broccoli helps the broccoli steam.
Honey is optional but helps balance out the flavors. - Whatever vegetables you have on hand works such as green beans, zucchini, snap peas, mushrooms or bell peppers.
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