A Unique Classic – Crock Pot Bison Roast
I found some bison chuck roasts on clearance sale last week and snatched them up. I love cooking and eating Bison, but it’s usually more expensive than beef.
What is Bison Chuck Roast good for? Most of the same things as beef chuck roast. Bison chuck roast is a very lean cut of meat for beef, so it benefits from slow methods of cooking like smoking or slow cooking.
I customized my typical Pot Roast recipe for this Bison, this Bison Roast in the Crock Pot was a huge hit with the family.
Let’s make Crock Pot Bison Roast
-1-
Season the Bison Chuck Roast
Rub it liberally with Salt and black pepper
-2-
Sear the Roast
Sear each side 2–4 minutes
-3-
Fill out the Crock
Add the vegetables, wine, and broth
-4-
Slow cook
Cook for 4-5 hours on high
Or cook for 6-8 hours on low
-5-
Shred and Serve
Shred the beef with two forks.
Serve with potatoes, noodles, or rice.
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Crock Pot Bison Roast
Equipment
- 1 Crock Pot
Ingredients
- 1.5 lb Bison chuck roast
- 2-3 large carrots chopped into 2-3 inch pieces
- 1 large onion chopped into large pieces
- 8 oz mushrooms
- 1/2 cup red wine I used cabernet sauvignon
- 1.5 cup beef broth
- 1 tbsp canola oil
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp table salt
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
- 1 Bay Leaf
Instructions
- Season the bison chuck roast liberally with salt and black pepper.
- Heat canola oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Once the oil is hot, add the bison and sear 2-4 minutes per side, until at least 2 sides are well seared.
- Remove the bison chuck roast to the bowl of a slow cooker.
- Add the red wine and beef broth to the skillet and use a spatula to scrape up any browned bits. Bring to a boil and turn off the heat.
- Add the carrots, onion, mushrooms, and tomato paste to the slow cooker around the bison roast. Pour over the wine and broth mixture.
- Add the bay leaf, pressing it into the liquid, and slow cook on high for 4-5 hours or low for 6-8 hours.
- Once the cook time has ended, remove the bison roast from the crock pot to a cutting board. Shred with forks or slice against the grain depending on your preference.
- Serve with mashed potatoes and a roll, or as a sandwich.
Sides to serve with this pot roast
- Cottage Cheese Drop Biscuits – Every pot roast needs some bread to soak up the gravy, and these drop biscuits are perfect.
- Copycat Maggiano’s Chopped Salad – There is no better appetizer for a rich and heavy dinner than a fresh chopped salad.
- Spanish Vegetable Side Dish – These vegetables are steamed in wine and are the perfect healthy side for your pot roast.
What does buffalo taste like?
Buffalo takes a lot like beef. The meat is generally a bit leaner, meaning there’s less fat and is perhaps slightly tougher. In my opinion though we’re talking about shades of gray, and you could probably convince someone this recipe was made with beef.
The buffalo meat you buy in stores is raised in captivity, similar to beef. It’s not gamey at all, and all the cuts you buy are basically the same as beef. I think buffalo meat is just subtly different enough from beef in flavor, that is a fun way to change up a meal!
Can I Cook Bison Chuck Roast in an Instant pot?
Yes, if you prefer to use an electric pressure cooker you can make this pot roast faster. Prepare the bison and vegetables as per the recipe, but cook it in your instant pot or pressure cooker for 60 minutes on high pressure.
