Bison Basics

INGREDIENTS

• 1 1/2 lbs trimmed round steak, cut into 1/8 inch thick strips
• 1/3 cup finely chopped onion
• 1-2 tbsp canola oil
• 1 1/2 tbsp brown sugar
• 2 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp oregano
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1/2 tsp coarsely ground black pepper
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 large clove garlic, minced
• 1 small can tomato sauce (7.5 oz)
• 2 tbsp water
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 3 tbsp red wine vinegar
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 1/2 tbsp HP steak sauce
• 1 tsp dry mustard
• sauce or gravy thickener

DIRECTIONS

• In a medium-hot saucepan, brown bison strips in canola oil.
• Once brown, transfer meat strips to a small Dutch oven or casserole dish.
• Add all other ingredients, except for the sauce thickener.
• Stir gently to blend. Cover, and place in a 225F oven.
• Cook for 3-4 hours, or until the meat is tender and flavourful. Stir meat 2-3 times while cooking.
• Once meat is tender, remove Dutch oven from the oven.
• Uncover, remove bay leaf, and bring to a boil on the stove.
• Thicken to desired consistency with sauce or gravy thickener as per package directions.
• Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary.
• Serve on Kaiser buns, topped with vegetable condiments of choice.