Native American-inspired Buffalo Stew

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-01 · Updated 2026-04-01

A hearty stew featuring bison meat, wild mushrooms, and cornbread dumplings. This Native American-inspired one-pot recipe, ready in about 75 minutes, pairs bison steak, wild mushrooms, cornbread dumplings for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 300 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

• 1.2 lbs bison steak
• 1/2 cup, sliced wild mushrooms
• 6 pcs cornbread dumplings
• 1/4 cup tomato puree
• 1/4 cup red wine
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 2 cloves, minced garlic
• 2 cups vegetable broth

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large pot, sauté 2 cloves garlic in 1 tbsp oil until fragrant. Add 1.2 lbs bison steak and cook for 5 minutes until seared.
2. Step 2: Stir in 1/4 cup tomato puree, 1/4 cup red wine, and 1/2 tsp cinnamon. Cook for 3 minutes until the wine is absorbed.
3. Step 3: Add 2 cups vegetable broth, 1/2 cup wild mushrooms, and 1 tbsp chopped parsley. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 30 minutes.
4. Step 4: Gently add 6 cornbread dumplings and cook for 15 minutes until tender.
5. Step 5: Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley and a drizzle of olive oil.