Mexican Bison Bake with Cilantro-Lime Cream Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Popular Recipes. (Mexican Bison Bake with Cilantro-Lime Cream Recipe). Browned ground bison with tomatoes and penne pasta gets a Mexican-inspired twist with cumin, oregano, and black beans in this easy weeknight casserole.

Brief

Prep 20 mins

Cook: 35 mins

Total: 55 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Mexican Bison Bake with Cilantro-Lime Cream Recipe

Ingredients

6 ounces dried penne pasta

1 pound ground bison

2 cloves garlic

minced

1 (15 ounce) can black beans

rinsed and drained

1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes

undrained

¾ cup salsa

1 teaspoon dried oregano

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1 teaspoon chili powder

½ cup crushed tortilla chips

½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese

1 tablespoon sliced green onion

⅔ cup sour cream

3 tablespoons sliced green onions

1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro

½ teaspoon finely shredded lime zest

Tips

Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. Cover and keep warm.

Step 2

Meanwhile cook ground bison and garlic over medium heat in a large skillet until meat is brown. Drain off fat.

Step 3

Stir cooked pasta into the cooked drained ground bison in the skillet. Stir in beans undrained tomatoes salsa oregano cumin and chili powder.

Step 4

Transfer mixture to an ungreased 2-quart baking dish or casserole. Bake uncovered for 30 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle with tortilla chips (if using) 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 5

Cilantro-Lime Cream: Combine sour cream the 3 tablespoons green onions the cilantro and lime zest in a small bowl. Cover and chill until ready to serve.

Nutritional Information

Mexican Bison Bake with Cilantro-Lime Cream Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 374.9

% Daily Value *

Protein: 26.4g 53%

Carbohydrates: 41.5g 13%

Dietary Fiber: 7.8g 31%

Sugars: 3.3g

Fat: 11.2g 17%

Saturated Fat: 6g 30%

Cholesterol: 59.8mg 20%

Vitamin A Iu: 1141.5IU 23%

Niacin Equivalents: 6.1mg 47%

Vitamin B6: 0.4mg 23%

Vitamin C: 9.6mg 16%

Folate: 108.4mcg 27%

Calcium: 179.5mg 18%

Iron: 6.1mg 34%

Magnesium: 67mg 24%

Potassium: 686.7mg 19%

Sodium: 687.4mg 28%

Thiamin: 0.3mg 32%

Calories From Fat: 101

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

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.