Bison Sloppy Joe’s

Who needs a bun, when all the good stuff is in the sloppy?! Bison is such a lean meat alternative that is rich in iron, zinc, and vitamin B12. And move over salmon, bison is also a great source of omega-3 fatty acids.

• Hands-On Time: 10 minutes

• Cook Time: 4 minutes

Serves 2


1 tablespoon avocado oil

1 pound ground bison

1 medium yellow onion, peeled and diced

1 small green bell pepper, seeded and diced

1 stalk celery, finely chopped

2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce

2 cups tomato sauce

2 tablespoons tomato paste

1 tablespoon pure maple syrup

1 teaspoon sea salt

1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1 Press the Sauté button on the Instant Pot® and heat oil. Add bison, onion, green pepper, and celery; stir-fry 3–4 minutes until onions are tender and bison is mostly browned.

2 Add remaining ingredients to pot. Lock lid. Press the Manual or Pressure Cook button and adjust time to 0 minutes. When timer beeps, quick-release pressure until float valve drops and then unlock lid.

3 Transfer mixture to serving bowls and serve warm.