Mexican Bison Bake with Cilantro-Lime Cream

Mexican Bison Bake with Cilantro-Lime Cream

Browned ground bison casserole recipe with tomatoes and penne pasta gets a Mexican-inspired twist with cumin, oregano, and black beans in this easy weeknight dish.

Preparation Time
20 mins
Cooking Time
50 mins
Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
Calories
375 Calories

Recipe Instructions

Step 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Step 2
Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. Cover and keep warm.
Step 3
Meanwhile, cook ground bison and garlic over medium heat in a large skillet until meat is brown. Drain off fat.
Step 4
Stir cooked pasta into cooked, drained ground bison in the skillet. Stir in beans, undrained tomatoes, salsa, oregano, cumin, and chili powder.
Step 5
Transfer mixture to an ungreased 2-quart baking dish or casserole. Bake, uncovered, for 30 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle with tortilla chips and cheese. Bake, uncovered, for 5 more minutes or until cheese is melted. Sprinkle with the 1 tablespoon green onion and serve with Cilantro-Lime Cream.
Step 6
Cilantro-Lime Cream: Combine sour cream, 3 tablespoons green onions, cilantro, and lime zest in a small bowl. Cover and chill until ready to serve.
Mexican Bison Bake with Cilantro-Lime Cream
Mexican Bison Bake with Cilantro-Lime Cream
Mexican Bison Bake with Cilantro-Lime Cream
Mexican Bison Bake with Cilantro-Lime Cream

Ingredients

  • ⅔ cup sour cream
  • ½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
  • ¾ cup salsa
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 3 tablespoons sliced green onions
  • 1 pound ground bison
  • 1 tablespoon sliced green onion
  • 6 ounces dried penne pasta
  • ½ cup crushed tortilla chips (Optional)
  • ½ teaspoon finely shredded lime zest

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