Think steakhouse comfort, but weeknight-fast: juicy bison patties with a tangy pan-mushroom “steak sauce” vibe, plus crisp oven fries. It’s hearty, different from your recent steak dinners, and uses big winter-friendly produce.
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Ingredients
- Simple Truth® 90/10 Natural Ground Bison Pack 1 lb $11.49 (sale)
- Simple Truth Organic® Baby Carrots Bag 1/2 lb (about 2 cups) $3.79 (sale)
- Simple Truth Organic® Russet Potatoes 2 medium (about 12 oz total) $4.49
- Simple Truth Organic® Whole Baby Bella Mushrooms 8 oz $4.49
- Organic Jumbo Yellow Onion 1/2 small onion, finely chopped $2.19/lb
- Simple Truth Organic® Garlic Bulbs 2 cloves, minced $2.79
- Dijon mustard 1 tsp
- Worcestershire sauce (or soy sauce) 1 1/2 tsp
- Tomato paste 1 tbsp
- Beef or chicken stock (or water) 1/2 cup
- Olive oil 2–3 tbsp, divided
- Butter (optional) 1 tbsp
- Smoked paprika 1/2 tsp
- Salt & black pepper to taste
- Optional: romaine/butter lettuce for serving a few leaves
Instructions
- Prep: Heat oven to 450°F. Scrub potatoes and cut into thin wedges. Pat dry. Cut carrots into 2–3 inch sticks. Slice mushrooms.
- Oven fries + carrots: Toss potato wedges with 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp salt, pepper, and smoked paprika. Spread on a sheet pan. On the same pan (or a second), toss carrots with a drizzle of oil and a pinch of salt. Roast 18 minutes.
- Flip: Flip potatoes; give carrots a stir. Roast 12–15 minutes more until potatoes are crisp and carrots are browned and tender.
- Make bison patties: While vegetables roast, mix bison with 1/2 tsp salt, lots of pepper, 1 tbsp minced onion, and 1 minced garlic clove. Form 2 thick patties (don’t overwork).
- Sear patties (stove): Heat a skillet over medium-high with 1 tsp oil. Sear patties 3–4 minutes per side for medium (or to your preferred doneness). Transfer to a plate to rest.
- Mushroom pan sauce: In the same skillet, add 1 tsp oil (and 1 tbsp butter if using). Add mushrooms and remaining chopped onion; cook until mushrooms brown, 6–8 minutes. Add remaining garlic; cook 30 seconds.
- Build sauce: Stir in tomato paste for 30 seconds. Add stock, Dijon, and Worcestershire. Simmer 2–3 minutes until glossy; season to taste.
- Serve: Plate patties, spoon mushroom sauce over top. Serve with crispy wedges and roasted carrots (and lettuce leaves if you want a lighter, burger-wrap feel).
Health notes: ~820 kcal/person. Protein-forward and iron-rich; fries and sauce make it more indulgent—swap half the potatoes for roasted cauliflower to lighten it.
Drink pairing: Red: Côtes du Rhône or Washington Syrah. Beer: amber ale.