These bison meatballs are tender, juicy, and packed with savory flavors using a blend of herbs and spices. Perfect as an appetizer or main dish, they pair wonderfully with a sweet and tangy maple bourbon barbecue sauce for an elevated twist on a classic meatball.
Course Appetizers, BBQ, Grilling, Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword Biscon Meatballs Recipe
Prep Time 20 minutesminutes
Cook Time 2 hourshours
Servings 32Meatballs
Calories 10kcal
Author Bon Appeteach
Ingredients
1lb.Bison ground
1/3cupPanko Bread Crumbs
1/4cupParmesan Cheese
1Egg
3tbsp Milk
2tspWorcestershire Sauce
3cloves Garlic minced
1/2cupOnionminced
1/4cupParsleyminced
1tspPaprika
1/2tspOreganodried
1/2tspSalt
1/2tspBlack Pepper
Instructions
In a large bowl, combine the ground bison, panko breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, milk, garlic, onion, parsley, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper.
Mix until just combined, making sure not to overwork the mixture. Form the mixture into 1 1/2-inch meatballs and place them on the prepared baking sheet or wire rack (depending on if you're baking or smoking- see details below).
Smoking Instructions
Preheat the smoker to 225 F. and add a mixture of cherry and pecan wood.
Place the meatballs onto a wire rack for easier transfer on and off the smoker.
Add the meatballs to the grill grates and smoke for 1.5 hours.
Remove the meatballs and place them into a pan with BBQ sauce (or tomato sauce) and then back onto the smoker to finish cooking for 20-30 minutes or until they reach an internal temperature of 165 F.
Once cooked, remove from the grill and serve as desired.
Baking Instructions
Preheat the oven to 375 F. and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Place the meatballs onto the baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes or until the meatballs have reached an internal temperature of 165 F.
Add to your favorite sauce (BBQ, tomato, etc.) and serve as desired.
Notes
I love serving these as a cocktail meatball for parties as an appetizer. Pair with my Maple Bourbon BBQ sauce for a delicious combo!