Bison Steak with Horseradish Sauce

Bison Steak with Horseradish Sauce
By Laura LaValle, RD, LD

There is nothing like a delicious red meat with horseradish sauce for a pleasing taste combination. Try this old favorite using the new and popular red meat alternative, bison. As an alternative to conventionally raised beef, bison is lower in fat and cholesterol and even though grass-fed, it is not wild tasting, but has a very pleasing rich flavor.

Serves: 4
(A serving equals one bison steak plus one tablespoon horseradish sauce.)

Healing Nutrient Spotlight
Excellent source of iron, zinc, selenium
Good source of riboflavin, niacin, magnesium

Ingredients*
4 6- to 7-oz. bison filets
1 T. grapeseed oil
Grilling seasoning -- choose any favorite
Horseradish Sauce
1/2 c organic mayonnaise
1/4 c fresh parsley, chopped
1 T. prepared white horseradish

*Select organic ingredients for optimum nutrition.

Preparation
Bison meat is very lean. For leaner meats like this you'll get better results cooking at lower temperatures and cooking a little longer. Mix the oil and grilling seasoning together and rub into filets. If you have time, it is good to let the meat marinate in the oil and seasonings for 30 minutes or so. Sear the filets first, then lower the heat and cook to desired doneness.

To prepare the horseradish sauce, in a small bowl stir together mayonnaise, parsley, and horseradish. Season with your favorite salt and pepper, if desired.

Nutrition
360 calories, 20 g total fat, 3 g saturated fat, 2 g monounsaturated fat, 3 g polyunsaturated fat, 130 mg cholesterol, 0 g carbohydrate, 45 g protein, 100 IU vitamin A, 4 mg niacin, .2 mg riboflavin, 4 mcg folate, 5 mg iron, 700 mg potassium, 180 mg sodium, 50 mg magnesium, 54 mcg selenium, 6 mg zinc, .2 mg copper