Bison & Prairie Root Vegetable Stew

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-07 · Updated 2026-04-07

A hearty stew featuring lean bison, foraged root vegetables, and aromatic herbs, honoring the flavors of North Dakota's prairie lands. This north american-inspired one pot ready in about 75 minutes pairs ground bison, medium, diced carrots, medium, diced parsnips for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 490 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground bison
• 3 medium, diced carrots
• 2 medium, diced parsnips
• 1 small, diced turnips
• 1 large, chopped onion
• 2 stalks, chopped celery
• 3 cloves, minced garlic
• 3 cups beef broth
• 1 tsp dried rosemary
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a heavy pot over medium-high heat. Add chopped onion and celery, cooking for 3 minutes until softened. Add minced garlic and tomato paste, stirring for 1 minute until fragrant.
2. Step 2: Add ground bison to the pot, breaking it into small pieces with a spoon, and cook for 4 minutes until no longer pink. Stir in 1 tsp dried rosemary, 1 tsp dried thyme, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
3. Step 3: Add diced carrots, parsnips, and turnips to the pot, then pour in 3 cups beef broth. Bring to a gentle boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 45 minutes until vegetables are tender.
4. Step 4: Remove lid and simmer uncovered for 10 minutes to thicken the broth slightly, stirring occasionally. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper if needed.