Bison Steaks
Bison Steak is Healthier and Tastier
Bison steaks are one of the best tasting of all meats; this is my opinion, and apparently the opinion of many others, as this red meat has rapidly been appearing on the menus of fine restaurants throughout the world over the last decade. Its flavor is similar to prime beef, but sweeter and more tender. Bison also happens to be one of the most nutritious meats on earth, with lower fat, calories, and cholesterol than even skinless chicken breast.
Bison, also known as buffalo, is a highly nutrient dense food because of the proportion of protein and minerals in relation to its caloric value. One pound of ground bison, in fact, contains 34 grams of protein, while its fat, cholesterol and calorie levels are lower than other popular meats, as you can see in the chart below. Comparisons to other meat sources also show that bison has a greater concentration of iron as well as some essential fatty acids necessary for human health.
Bison Nutrition Comparison
| Serving
(3 oz.) |
Calories |
Protein
(g) |
Fat (g) |
Cholesterol
(mg) |
| Bison |
85 |
18 |
2 |
49 |
| Ostrich |
97 |
22 |
2 |
58 |
| Chicken (skinless) |
140 |
27 |
3 |
73 |
| Turkey (skinless) |
135 |
25 |
3 |
59 |
| Beef (lean, steak) |
240 |
23 |
15 |
77 |
| Pork (lean, loin) |
275 |
24 |
19 |
84 |
Bison can be substituted for beef -- and any other red meat -- in any of your favorite recipes. Chances are, it will make your meal taste even better, and it will certainly be healthier.
Bison steaks taste best when prepared medium to rare, and I do recommend using tongs to flip the steaks when cooking so you don’t puncture the meat and let all the juices escape.
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