- Can I use beef?
- Yes, but buffalo is sweeter. Beef may cook faster.
Braised Buffalo Roast with Red Wine
Buffalo (Bison) is a darker, leaner, sweeter cousin to beef, packed with iron. Since it lacks fat, braising is the best technique. Red wine and rosemary deepen the flavor, while slow cooking ensures the fibers soften without drying out.
Ingredients
3-3.5
lbs
Buffalo (Bison) Roast (Chuck or Round)
4
cloves
Garlic
5
sprigs
Rosemary
3
tbsp
Olive Oil
1
tsp
Salt
1
tsp
Black Pepper
2
medium
Onions
1
cup
Dry Red Wine
2
cups
Vegetable Broth
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Equipment Needed
- Dutch Oven: For heat retention.
- Tongs: For turning.
Instructions
1
✓
Preheat oven to 320°F. Dry meat, rub with salt/pepper.
Tip: Dry surface = better browning.
2
✓
Sear meat in hot oil until dark brown. Remove.
Tip: Crust seals in flavor.
3
✓
Sauté sliced onions and garlic in fat.
Tip: Onions pick up the fond.
4
✓
Return meat, add rosemary, wine, and broth (halfway up meat).
Tip: Acid breaks down tissue.
5
✓
Cover tightly, braise 2.5-3 hours. Turn halfway.
Tip: Gentle steam cooks it.
6
✓
When fork-tender, rest 15 mins.
Tip: Prevents juice loss.
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Ingredients
- 3-3.5 lbs Buffalo (Bison) Roast (Chuck or Round)
- 4 cloves Garlic
- 5 sprigs Rosemary
- 3 tbsp Olive Oil
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Black Pepper
- 2 medium Onions
- 1 cup Dry Red Wine
- 2 cups Vegetable Broth