Maple-Glazed Bison Meatballs with Wild Berry Sauce

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Tender bison meatballs glazed with sweet maple syrup and served with a tangy wild berry sauce, reflecting flavors cherished by First Nations communities. This North American-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs ground bison, maple syrup, breadcrumbs for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 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.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 25 min Serves 4 North American cuisine 350 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F. In a large bowl, combine 1 lb ground bison, 1/2 cup breadcrumbs, 1 large beaten egg, 1/4 cup finely chopped onion, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
  2. Step 2: Shape the mixture into 16 meatballs, approximately 1.5 inches in diameter.
  3. Step 3: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add the meatballs and brown on all sides for about 5 minutes.
  4. Step 4: Brush the meatballs generously with 3 tbsp maple syrup, then transfer the skillet to the preheated oven. Bake for 10-12 minutes until cooked through.
  5. Step 5: Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine 1/2 cup wild berry jam, 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar, and 1/4 cup water. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens and becomes glossy, about 5 minutes.
  6. Step 6: Remove meatballs from oven and spoon the warm wild berry sauce over them before serving.

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