Mexican Bison Bake with Cilantro-Lime Cream

Description

Browned ground bison with tomatoes and penne pasta gets a Mexican-inspired twist with cumin, oregano, and black beans in this easy weeknight casserole.

Ingredients

  • 6 ounces dried penne pasta
  • 1 pound ground bison
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • ¾ cup salsa
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ cup crushed tortilla chips (Optional)
  • ½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 1 tablespoon sliced green onion
  • ⅔ cup sour cream
  • 3 tablespoons sliced green onions
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
  • ½ teaspoon finely shredded lime zest

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. Cover and keep warm.
  3. Meanwhile
  4. cook ground bison and garlic over medium heat in a large skillet until meat is brown. Drain off fat.
  5. Stir cooked pasta into cooked
  6. drained ground bison in the skillet. Stir in beans
  7. undrained tomatoes
  8. salsa
  9. oregano
  10. cumin
  11. and chili powder.
  12. Transfer mixture to an ungreased 2-quart baking dish or casserole. Bake
  13. uncovered
  14. for 30 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle with tortilla chips and cheese. Bake
  15. uncovered
  16. for 5 more minutes or until cheese is melted. Sprinkle with the 1 tablespoon green onion and serve with Cilantro-Lime Cream.
  17. Cilantro-Lime Cream: Combine sour cream
  18. 3 tablespoons green onions
  19. cilantro
  20. and lime zest in a small bowl. Cover and chill until ready to serve.

Prep Time: 20 mins

Cook Time: 35 mins

Total Time: 55 mins

Servings: 6

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