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        Sweet Pea and Sweet Potato Bison Stew



Sweet peas and sweet potatoes (yams) make a great combination in a stew. Be careful not to over cook the sweet potatoes, especially if you plan on reheating the stew the following day. Serves 8 to 10.
       Ingredients

2 lb
1/3 cup
4 tbsp
2 cups
2
2 cups
1 cup
1 tsp
1 tsp
1/4 tsp
1/2 tsp
1 cup
1 1/2 lb
1 1/2 cups
stewing bison, cut in one inch cubes
all purpose flour
olive oil
thinly sliced Spanish onion
cloves garlic, minced
vegetable or chicken stock
water
paprika
salt
ground black pepper
dry basil

diced carrots
sweet potatoes cut in one inch cubes
frozen peas

       Directions
  • Put flour in a plastic or paper bag. Add bison cubes, about 1/2 lb at a time. Shake to coat.
  • Put 2 tbsp olive oil in a large non-stick skillet. Brown the flour coated bison cubes. Transfer to a 5 to 6 quart Dutch oven.
  • Wipe pan with kitchen towel, add the last 2 tbsp olive oil. Over medium heat, sauté onions and garlic until soft, about 6 to 7 minutes. Transfer to the Dutch oven.
  • Add stock, water, paprika, salt, pepper and basil to Dutch oven. Bring to a boil, reduce to simmer, cover and cook for 1 1/2 hours.
  • Add carrots and sweet potatoes, cover and cook for another 25-30 minutes, or until just tender.
  • Stir in frozen peas, cover and simmer for another 5 minutes before serving.