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        Bison Meatball Pitas

Bison Meatball Pita Sandwich

Makes approximately 30 meatballs.

Prepare tzatziki and garnishes before making meatballs.
       Ingredients
1/4 cup
5 cloves
1 tbsp
2 tsp
1 tsp
1/4 tsp
2 lb
1/2 cup




Garnish with:

lemon juice
garlic, minced
olive oil
dry oregano
salt
ground black pepper
ground bison
dry breadcrumbs

Canola oil for frying
Pita bread, Tzatziki (see recipe that follows)

chopped green onions, diced tomatoes, chopped parsley, shredded lettuce, sliced black olives

       Directions


  • In a medium size small bowl whisk together lemon juice, garlic, olive oil, oregano, salt and pepper. Blend in ground bison.
  • Sprinkle in breadcrumbs a little at a time to combine with meat blend.
  • Form into meatballs that are about an inch in diameter.
  • Put 1 tbsp. canola oil in a large non-stick skillet. Over medium heat cook meatballs turning occasionally until completely cooked, about 10 to 12 minutes. Do not overcook. Cook in batches if necessary.
  • Serve meatballs wrapped in pita bread with tzatziki and garnishes of choice.


        Tzatziki



A clean tasting yogurt and cucumber sauce.
       Ingredients
4 cups (750g)
1

1 clove
2 tbsp
1 tsp
1/8 tsp
1/4 cup (packed)

plain yogurt
large cucumber, peeled, seeded and chopped
salt
garlic, minced
olive oil
lemon juice
ground black pepper
chopped parsley

       Directions


  • Put yogurt in a fine mesh sieve to separate. Refrigerate for 2 to 3 hours. Keep yogurt solids, discard water.
  • While yogurt is separating, sprinkle chopped cucumber liberally with salt and set aside. After 30 minutes, rinse salted cucumber. Leave in the refrigerator until yogurt is ready.
  • Combine yogurt solids with cucumber and all other ingredients. Adjust salt if necessary. Store in a sealed container in the refrigerator until needed.