Bison Casserole

I’ve been tracking my macros with Jeremy Mullins and Ashley White Stephens over on the My Macro Tools and macroed Facebook page and the Project U Facebook page. I’m a week in on the 8-week cycle. I hadn’t been going to Crossfit Countdown while rehabbing my wrist from the surgery but when I started back I realized I needed to focus on my food and dial in a little tighter, so since people had been asking me about the “macros” in my recipes, I thought it was time to learn something new. And, this was where to do it. Check it out.

It’s logical. You track your carbs, fats, and protein… a lot of protein. You drink a lot of water. I’m a real-food-clean-eater anyway, so this wasn’t far off from my wheelhouse. It’s been nice to just jump right in. I even took a “before photo.” (not where I like to be, but I’ll be back there asap)

I will be doing guest recipe posts with My Macro Tools and I’m excited about that! This easy recipe works very well as a meal prep for 4 lunches. It heats up nicely and it’s easy and delicious. It also can be made with grass fed beef or lamb or llama, instead of the bison. If you substitute sausage, it’s going to seriously increase your fat intake, so bear that in mind.

Bison Casserole

Servings 4

400 gram, Red Bell Pepper (2 peppers – you can use other colors)
350 g, Broccoli, raw (2 cups)
1 lb(s), Game meat , bison, ground, raw
4 oz, Cheese, Apple Smoked Cheddar, chopped (sub most any real cheddar, but go for big flavor)
0.50 tsp(s), Basil, fresh
0.50 tsp, Garlic, minced

0.25 tsp(s), spice, turmeric, ground
0.50 tsp(s), Smoked Sea Salt
0.50 tsp, Coconut Oil (1 Tsp)
0.25 g, 1/8 tsp), Black Pepper (1/8 Tsp)
2 TBSP red pasta sauce, OPTIONAL (this is for those who like a “gooier” casserole. If you add this, read your labels and find one with NO SUGAR)

Nutrition Facts
Servings 4.0
Amount Per Serving
calories 424
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 29 g	44 %
Saturated Fat 13 g	66 %
Monounsaturated Fat 9 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1 g
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 108 mg	36 %
Sodium 581 mg	24 %
Potassium 652 mg	19 %
Total Carbohydrate 11 g	4 %
Dietary Fiber 4 g	15 %
Sugars 4 g
Protein 31 g	62 %
Vitamin A	22 %
Vitamin C	258 %
Calcium	26 %
Iron	23 %
* The Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet, so your values may change depending on your calorie needs. The values here may not be 100% accurate because the recipes have not been professionally evaluated nor have they been evaluated by the U.S. FDA.

I cut up two red bell peppers into long slices. I rubbed the 1/2 tsp coconut oil on my hands and then rubbed it on the red pepper slices.

I put 1/2 the red pepper slices into a 9 x 9 glass baking dish and set the other 1/2 aside for the top of the casserole.

I cooked the ground bison in a large skillet until browned. I added all the other ingredients and stirred well. I cooked this mixture for another 3-5 minutes. (You want the broccoli to start to soften and the cheese cubes to start to melt, and your spices to be mixed in)