Artificial Flavors Free Turmeric Ginger Bison Meatballs
Ground bison is a beautifully lean, rich protein, and paired with fresh turmeric and ginger it becomes something genuinely special — warm, earthy, and a little bright all at once. Every ingredient here is whole and recognizable, which means no synthetic flavor packets, no seasoning blends with mystery additives, just real spices doing real work. The cassava flour binds everything together without any processed fillers, and the garlic-infused olive oil adds depth in the most natural way possible. Cumin and coriander round out the spice profile so these meatballs taste complex without a single shortcut. A quick lemon-herb drizzle made from fresh lemon juice, parsley, and extra-virgin olive oil ties it all together with a clean, zippy finish. These come together in one bowl, bake on a single sheet pan, and land on the table looking like something you'd order at a restaurant — but every component is exactly what it says it is.
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4 servings
For the meatballs
- 1 lb ground bison
- 1 tbsp garlic-infused olive oil
- 1 tbsp fresh turmeric, peeled and finely grated
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, peeled and finely grated
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp ground coriander
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper
- ¾ tsp fine sea salt
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup cassava flour
- 2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
For the lemon-herb drizzle
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground bison, garlic-infused olive oil, grated turmeric, grated ginger, cumin, coriander, black pepper, salt, egg, cassava flour, and 2 tablespoons parsley. Mix with your hands until just combined — stop as soon as no dry streaks remain.
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