Serves 4
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour, 20 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour, 40 minutes
Ingredients
1 tbsp (15ml) avocado oil
1 8oz (226g) package Noble Premium Bison Steak Cubes
3 tbsp (45ml) flour
Salt and pepper to taste
2 tbsp (30ml) butter
1 medium sized onion, finely chopped
3 carrots, scrubbed and finely chopped
3 ribs celery, finely chopped
3-4 cloves garlic, finely minced
1/2 tsp (2.5ml) dried thyme
1/2 tsp (2.5ml) dried rosemary
1 bay leaf
1 tbsp (15ml) balsamic vinegar
1 tbsp (15ml) soy sauce
2 cups (500ml) low sodium beef stock
1 328ml can crushed tomatoes
1/2 cup (125ml) pot barley
Thinly sliced green onions, for garnish
Directions:
In a small bowl, toss the bison cubes in the flour, ensuring it’s fully coated. Season to taste with salt and pepper to taste. Preheat large pot over medium high heat. Add the oil. Add the bison, ensuring that you don’t overcrowd the pot. Brown the bison cubes until nicely browned on all sides - about 10 minutes. Use a wooden spoon to scrape the browned bits off the bottom of the pan as you stir. Remove the bison cubes from the pan and add the butter. Add all the vegetables, spices and bay leaf. Cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Deglaze with the balsamic vinegar. Add remaining ingredients and stir to combine. Return the bison to the pot, stir, and add the lid. Turn the heat to low, and simmer for 1 hour. Garnish with green onions.