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Roast Bison with Velvety Pan Gravy





Yields
Serves 8

Time: 1 1/2 hours. Bison tastes very much like beef. In fact, considering the imposing look of the animal, the meat's flavor is surprisingly mild.

Roast Bison with Velvety Pan Gravy




Photo: Thomas J. Story; Styling: Karen Shinto
 1 teaspoon ground cumin
 2 teaspoons paprika
 3 garlic cloves, minced
 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  About 1 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
 3 pounds buffalo sirloin tip roast*
 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
 2 tablespoons flour
 2 tablespoons tomato paste
 2 cups beef broth
Step 1
1

Preheat oven to 325°. In a small bowl, whisk together cumin, paprika, garlic, coriander, and 1 1/2 tsp. salt. Rub roast with 1 tbsp. oil and pat spice mixture all over roast.

Step 2
2

In a dutch oven or other heavy 5- to 6-qt. pot, heat 1 tbsp. oil over medium heat. Brown roast on all sides, about 4 minutes per side, adding another 1/2 tbsp. oil halfway through browning.

Step 3
3

Transfer roast to a plate and wipe pot clean with a paper towel. Add 1/2 tbsp. oil to pot, put roast back in pot, and roast until a meat thermometer inserted in the thickest part registers 135°, about 50 minutes.

Step 4
4

Transfer roast to a rimmed cutting board and tent with foil. Add remaining 1 tbsp. oil and the flour to pot and, over medium heat, whisk 1 to 2 minutes to cook flour. Whisk in tomato paste. Slowly whisk in beef broth and bring to a simmer. Cook gravy until thickened slightly, whisking frequently, 7 to 9 minutes. Season to taste with salt.

Step 5
5

Slice roast thinly and serve with pan gravy.

Step 6
6

*Available at Whole Foods Markets and by request from your butcher.

Step 7
7

Note: Nutritional analysis is per serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 0

Amount Per Serving
Calories 253Calories from Fat 33
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9.4g15%

Saturated Fat 2.2g12%
Cholesterol 121mg41%
Sodium 487mg21%
Total Carbohydrate 3.2g2%

Dietary Fiber 0.6g3%
Protein 37g74%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.