Grilled Colorado Bison Steak with Juniper Berry Sauce

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Tender grilled bison steak served with a fragrant juniper berry and red wine reduction, highlighting Colorado's signature game meat and regional flavors. This American-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs bison ribeye steak, juniper berries, red wine for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 2, 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 20 min Serves 2 American cuisine 450 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat grill to medium-high heat (about 450°F). Rub 2 bison ribeye steaks evenly with 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp salt, and 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper.
  2. Step 2: Grill steaks for 4-5 minutes on each side for medium-rare, or until internal temperature reaches 135°F. Remove steaks and tent with foil to rest.
  3. Step 3: While steaks rest, heat a small saucepan over medium heat and melt 2 tbsp unsalted butter. Add 2 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp crushed juniper berries, sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Step 4: Pour in 1 cup red wine and 1/2 cup beef broth, bringing to a simmer. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes until sauce thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
  5. Step 5: Stir in 1 tsp chopped fresh thyme and season with salt and pepper to taste. Spoon sauce over rested bison steaks and serve immediately.

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