High Fructose Corn Syrup Free Turmeric Ginger Bison Meatballs
These bison meatballs are warmly spiced, deeply savory, and finished with a bright lemon-herb drizzle that makes them feel genuinely special. Fresh turmeric and ginger do the heavy lifting here, lending an earthy, aromatic depth that pairs beautifully with the lean, slightly sweet flavor of ground bison. Cassava flour binds everything together without any of the processed fillers or sweeteners that sneak into so many store-bought or restaurant versions of this kind of dish. High fructose corn syrup hides in the most unexpected places — condiments, sauces, even seasoning blends — so building these from scratch with whole, recognizable ingredients is the smartest move you can make. Every single component in this recipe is something you can actually pronounce, which means you get bold flavor without any label anxiety. The oven does most of the work at a high roast, so you get nicely browned meatballs with minimal effort, and that quick whisked drizzle of olive oil, lemon, and parsley ties everything together in under a minute. Serve them straight off the platter and watch them disappear.
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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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