The fall-inspired squash purée heightens bison’s natural sweetness. In general, bison is very lean so it cooks quickly and should not go past medium-rare (an internal temperature of 145 degrees per USDA recommendations). If you prefer fresh squash, use two 1-pound specimens, peeled and diced into 1/2-inch cubes; steam for about 12 minutes.
Pecan-Crusted Bison Steak with Maple Squash
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Ingredients
- 2 pounds frozen butternut squash about 4 cups
- 2/3 cup pecans finely chopped
- 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh rosemary finely chopped
- 4 4-ounce top sirloin, strip-loin or rib-eye bison steaks
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter melted
Instructions
- Steam frozen squash cubes until very tender, about 3 minutes. In a small bowl, combine pecans and rosemary; set aside.
- Meanwhile, preheat broiler, positioning oven rack about 6 inches from heat. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with foil and lightly oil (or use a cast-iron skillet). Arrange bison steaks on baking sheet; season with salt and pepper. Broil steaks until lightly browned, 3–4 minutes. Flip and broil 3 minutes. Remove from oven and spread mustard over each steak surface; then coat with pecan mixture, pressing down to adhere. Return to broiler until pecan coating is toasted and fragrant, about 1 minute; watch carefully to avoid burning. Remove from oven and let rest 5 minutes.
- In a food processor, combine steamed squash, maple syrup, nutmeg, ginger, butter, and a dash of salt; pulse lightly. Divide squash among serving plates; top with bison and any pecan crumbles.
Recipe Notes
Nutrition Facts
Pecan-Crusted Bison Steak with Maple Squash
Amount Per Serving
Calories 436
Calories from Fat 189
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 21g
32%
Saturated Fat 6g
30%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g
Monounsaturated Fat 11g
Cholesterol 105mg
35%
Sodium 533mg
22%
Total Carbohydrates 23g
8%
Dietary Fiber 3g
12%
Protein 36g
72%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
PER SERVING: 436 cal, 21g fat (11g mono, 4g poly, 6g sat), 105mg chol, 36g protein, 23g carb, 3g fiber, 533mg sodium
