Lasagna is definitely one of my favorite foods, but I hardly ever make it because it’s time consuming. This recipe is the perfect easy, quick way to make lasagna - the secret is using pre made cheese raviolis instead of layers of lasagna noodles. I like to use a combination of ground bison and ground wild boar meat. The flavors are so good together and the fattier wild boar perfectly complements the lean and tender bison meat. You can whip this up as a quick dinner and enjoy the delicious results in about an hour total (and around 40 minutes are hands off time in the oven). If you don’t have bison broth on hand, just substitute water. It’ll still turn out delicious!

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Free Range Bison That Roam Our Beautiful Ranch

Our bison live free range on 20,000 beautiful acres here in New Mexico, or roam freely on our carefully selected partner ranches. They are pasture raised and never administered any amount of hormones, steroids or antibiotics. These are powerful, strong animals that live essentially wild with minimal handling. There were once 60 million bison roaming North America, and we hope to see their numbers increase back to even 1 million during our lifetime. By increasing the demand for ethically sourced bison meat, we can help to bolster their population. The more people that want to purchase this nourishing and nutrient dense meat, the more farmers will be encouraged to raise bison. This directly helps to increase the number of herds which assists in providing genetic diversity for the population.

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A Delicious & Sustainable Meat Choice

Our Southwestern wild boar roam the forests, foraging their natural diet. They love to eat berries, nuts, roots and tubers which give their meat its unique and delectable flavor profile. They’re trapped under the supervision of specialized veterinarians and butchered by a small scale, species specific facility. Just like all of our products, we care about where this meat comes from. Wild boar are actually an invasive species to North America, and their population continues to grow. They ruin crops and disrupt the growth of endangered plants in forests by digging in the soil. When we eat humanely trapped wild boar meat it helps to protect our food supply and forest ecosystems.

Ingredients:

• 1 pound ground bison
• 1 pound ground wild boar
• 1 ¼ tablespoons minced garlic
• ¾ teaspoon sea salt
• ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 jar preferred pasta sauce
• 1 ¾ cups bison bone broth
• 1 package pre-made cheese ravioli
• 1 ¼ cup shredded Italian cheese

Also Read: Recipe: New Mexican Chili Con Carne With Ground Bison

Instructions:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Prepare a 9x13 glass baking dish and set aside.
• Heat a large cast iron skillet over medium heat. When hot, add in the ground bison, ground wild boar and minced garlic. Cook for approximately 8 minutes, breaking the ground meat apart into crumbles as it cooks. Pour off the fat and return the meat to the skillet.
• Add the sea salt, freshly ground black pepper and nutmeg to the cooked meat. Stir to combine, then pour in the jar of pasta sauce along with the 1 ¾ cups bone broth. Bring to a boil and cook for 1-2 minutes.
• Add a layer of cheese ravioli to the bottom of the glass baking pan. Add in half the meat mixture and sprinkle on half of the cheese. Add another layer of ravioli and repeat. Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Remove the foil and continue to bake for approximately 20 more minutes, or until the ravioli is cooked through.
• Let rest for 5-10 minutes before serving. Serve garnished with chopped fresh basil if desired.

Also Read: Mouthwatering And Tender Wild Boar + Bison Meatloaf Recipe

The Beck & Bulow Team Is Here To Help

At Beck & Bulow, we pride ourselves on our excellent customer service. We’re always here to help if you have any questions regarding your meat, want help making selections, or are just looking for some cooking tips. Every time you call our office, you’ll be directly connected with one of our team members right here in Santa Fe, New Mexico where we’re based.

Every cut of meat is pressure sealed and flash frozen immediately after butchering at the peak of freshness. We work exclusively with master butchers who make every cut with care and precision. All orders are hand packed at our Santa Fe warehouse, shipped in a reusable cooler with dry ice and delivered straight to your doorstep. Check out our selections of humanely raised chicken, elk, bison, beef, lamb, wild boar, pork and seafood.

Meatloaf is one of my all time favorite foods. It’s really easy to make and you’d be hard pressed to find a meal that’s more satisfying or comforting. Meatloaf is quick to prepare, but can take up to an hour to cook in the oven. Luckily, there is a way to prepare this meal during the day and have it ready right when you get home from work. If you have a slow cooker or Instant Pot, you can cook your meatloaf while you’re away from home and simply finish it with a few minutes under the broiler right before serving. This recipe uses bison and wild boar, which is my favorite combination for meatloaf. The fattier wild boar meat balances well with the lean bison and the flavors of both are excellent.

Also Read: Recipe: New Mexican Chili Con Carne With Ground Bison

Wild Boar With Outstanding Flavor

People are always asking us about the best ways to eat wild boar. If you’re used to eating pork, the nutty and delicious flavor of wild boar meat will blow your mind. It’s so much more flavorful and satisfying than conventional pork. Customers tell us all the time that they find themselves unable to go back to eating conventional pork after trying out this meat.

In addition to the unbeatable flavor, wild boar meat offers a multitude of health benefits that blow pork out of the water. It’s lower in total fat and calories while offering more omega 3 fatty acids, vitamins and minerals. We are big believers in the advantages of eating wild meat and the nutritional profile of wild boar is a perfect example of this. Our wild boar meat is unparalleled in flavor because we work with small-scale, species specific master butchers who know how to properly process this meat.

Also Read: Homemade Chinese Dumplings Made With Ground Wild Boar

Free Range Bison, Raised The Way Nature Intended

Our bison live free range on 20,000 beautiful acres here in New Mexico, or roam freely on our carefully selected partner ranches. They are pasture raised and never administered any amount of hormones, steroids or antibiotics. These are powerful, strong animals that live essentially wild with minimal handling. There were once 60 million bison roaming North America, and we hope to see their numbers increase back to even 1 million during our lifetime. By increasing the demand for ethically sourced bison meat, we can help to bolster their population. The more people that want to purchase this nourishing and nutrient dense meat, the more farmers will be encouraged to raise bison. This directly helps to increase the number of herds which assists in providing genetic diversity for the population.

Ingredients:

• 1 pound ground bison
• 1 pound ground wild boar
• 1 large onion, finely diced
• 12 oz herbed bread crumbs
• Approximately 1.5 cups milk, as needed
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 cup ketchup
• ½ cup barbecue sauce of choice
• 2 tablespoons coconut sugar (optional, depending on the sweetness of your ketchup and barbecue sauce)
• 1 tablespoon mustard
• 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
• Freshly ground black pepper to taste

Also Read: How To Make Homemade Machaca, Flavorful Shredded Meat

Instructions:

1. Use heavy duty aluminum foil to line the crock pot, making sure it also covers two of the sides (this will allow you to remove the whole thing later and finish under the broiler). Lightly grease the foil.
2. Before cooking, let the ground meat sit out at room temperature for approximately 15 minutes.
3. Meanwhile, heat a cast iron skillet over medium heat with a little bison tallow or avocado oil. Add in the diced onion and cook slowly, stirring often, until it becomes golden brown, tender and fragrant. Set aside to cool.
4. In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground bison, ground wild boar, bread crumbs, cooked onion, milk, eggs, sea salt and freshly ground black pepper. Using your hands, mix together just until combined. Take care not to overmix as it can cause the meat to become tough.
5. In a small bowl, whisk together the ketchup, barbecue sauce, coconut sugar, mustard, apple cider vinegar. Season with freshly ground black pepper to taste. Set aside.
6. Shape the meat mixture into a loaf and add it into the prepared crock pot. Pour ½ of the ketchup mixture over top. Put the lid on the crock pot and cook on low for approximately 6 hours. If using an Instant Pot, turn on the Slow Cook function and plan for a slightly longer cooking time (check after 6.5 hours).
7. When the meatloaf has finished cooking, remove it from the pot using the foil liner. Put it on a baking sheet, then pour more of the sauce over top. Reserve some of the sauce for serving.
8. Broil for 3-4 minutes, or until it’s hot with a sticky, shiny appearance.
9. Serve and enjoy with more sauce over the top as desired.

Also Read: Wild Boar Tenderloin With Herbs & Stone Ground Mustard

Don’t Hesitate To Reach Out To Our Team

At Beck & Bulow, we pride ourselves on our excellent customer service. We’re always here to help if you have any questions regarding your meat, want help making selections, or are just looking for some cooking tips. Every time you call our office, you’ll be directly connected with one of our team members right here in Santa Fe, New Mexico where we’re based.

Every cut of meat is pressure sealed and flash frozen immediately after butchering at the peak of freshness. We work exclusively with master butchers who make every cut with care and precision. All orders are hand packed at our Santa Fe warehouse, shipped in a reusable cooler with dry ice and delivered straight to your doorstep. Check out our selections of humanely raised chicken, elk, bison, beef, lamb, wild boar, pork and seafood.

In my opinion, homemade spaghetti basically requires making meatballs. Okay, yes, it’s still delicious even if you just put ground meat in the sauce. But there’s just something about meatballs that makes spaghetti so incredibly good. Whenever I make something that involves ground meat, I love experimenting with different combinations of our ground selections. Bison and wild boar is one of my all-time favorite duos, and once you try it out you’ll know why. Treat yourself and your family and make this for dinner - it’ll be one of your new favorite recipes.

Also Read: Cornbread Stuffing With Bison Hickory Smoked Sausage

Free Range Bison, Raised The Way Nature Intended

Our bison live free range on 20,000 beautiful acres here in New Mexico, or roam freely on our carefully selected partner ranches. They are pasture raised and never administered any amount of hormones, steroids or antibiotics. These are powerful, strong animals that live essentially wild with minimal handling. There were once 60 million bison roaming North America, and we hope to see their numbers increase back to even 1 million during our lifetime. By increasing the demand for ethically sourced bison meat, we can help to bolster their population. The more people that want to purchase this nourishing and nutrient dense meat, the more farmers will be encouraged to raise bison. This directly helps to increase the number of herds which assists in providing genetic diversity for the population.

Expertly Butchered By Hand, Outstanding In Flavor

People are always asking us about the best ways to eat wild boar. If you’re used to eating pork, the nutty and delicious flavor of wild boar meat will blow your mind. It’s so much more flavorful and satisfying than conventional pork. Customers tell us all the time that they find themselves unable to go back to eating conventional pork after trying out this meat.

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In addition to the unbeatable flavor, wild boar meat offers a multitude of health benefits that blow pork out of the water. It’s lower in total fat and calories while offering more omega 3 fatty acids, vitamins and minerals. We are big believers in the advantages of eating wild meat and the nutritional profile of wild boar is a perfect example of this. Our wild boar meat is unparalleled in flavor because we work with small-scale, species specific master butchers who know how to properly process this meat.

Ingredients:

• 3 slices of bread torn into small pieces (cut the crusts off first)
• ⅔ cup cold water
• 1 lb ground bison meat
• 1 lb ground wild boar meat
• ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 legg
• ¾ cup flour
• bison tallow or avocado oil as needed for cooking
• 28 oz spaghetti sauce, store bought or homemade
• 1 lb spaghetti noodles
• 2 bay leaves if desired
• Fresh basil leaves

Also Read: Paleo Bison Or Beef Brisket Stick-To-Your-Bones Chili

Instructions:

1. Place the pieces of crustless bread in a bowl, then pour the ⅔ cup cold water over top. Let it sit for a few minutes to absorb and get soft. Then mash with a fork and set aside.
2. Place the (completely thawed) ground bison and ground wild boar in a large mixing bowl. Use a wooden spoon to break the meat up into pieces. Add in the ¼ cup of grated parmesan cheese, minced garlic, egg, sea salt and freshly ground black pepper. Mix just until combined.
3. Place the ¾ cup flour into a shallow bowl or baking dish and set aside.
4. Form the mixture into meatballs (aim for about 1.5 inches in diameter). Coat the meatballs in flour, gently shaking off the excess. Set the flour coated meatballs aside on a plate.
5. Heat bison tallow or avocado oil in a dutch oven over medium heat. Cook the meatballs in batches until they’re golden brown all over. They will cook all the way through later in the sauce. Set the browned meatballs aside.
6. If desired, brown onions at this stage to add into your sauce.
7. Add the tomato sauce to the dutch oven along with the bay leaves if using. Cook until boiling, then add in the meatballs. Cover halfway and cook at a simmer for about 30 minutes, stirring the meatballs occasionally.
8. In the last five minutes, add in fresh basil, sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Meatballs should be cooked all the way through and tender. Remove from heat and cover to keep warm.
9. Cook the spaghetti noodles according to the instructions on the package. Drain, then put the spaghetti back in the pot and pour the sauce and meatballs over the top. Toss to combine.
10. To serve, garnish with grated parmesan cheese and fresh basil as desired.

Our Friendly & Knowledgeable Team Is Here To Support You

At Beck & Bulow, we pride ourselves on our excellent customer service. We’re always here to help if you have any questions regarding your meat, want help making selections, or are just looking for some cooking tips. Every time you call our office, you’ll be directly connected with one of our team members right here in Santa Fe, New Mexico where we’re based.

Also Read: Paleo Crock Pot Bison Superfood Stew With Primal Blend

Every cut of meat is pressure sealed and flash frozen immediately after butchering at the peak of freshness. We work exclusively with master butchers who make every cut with care and precision. All orders are hand packed at our Santa Fe warehouse, shipped in a reusable cooler with dry ice and delivered straight to your doorstep. Check out our selections of humanely raised bison, elk, wild boar, lamb, grass fed beef, poultry and seafood.

I love using my cast iron skillet. When I use it and don’t have to use any other pots or pans, I always feel like cleanup is way easier. Part of the beauty of the cast iron skillet is that you can use it in the oven as well as on the stove, making it effortless to start something out one way and finish it in another. This recipe doesn’t even involve that - it couldn’t be simpler. There’s just something special about a dish that’s cooked entirely in the cast iron. To make meatloaf an even easier delicious weeknight dinner, here’s a skillet recipe for your enjoyment.

Also Read: Paleo Bison Or Beef Brisket Stick-To-Your-Bones Chili

Free Range Bison, Raised The Way Nature Intended

Our bison live free range on 20,000 beautiful acres here in New Mexico, or roam freely on our carefully selected partner ranches. They are pasture raised and never administered any amount of hormones, steroids or antibiotics. These are powerful, strong animals that live essentially wild with minimal handling. There were once 60 million bison roaming North America, and we hope to see their numbers increase back to even 1 million during our lifetime. By increasing the demand for ethically sourced bison meat, we can help to bolster their population. The more people that want to purchase this nourishing and nutrient dense meat, the more farmers will be encouraged to raise bison. This directly helps to increase the number of herds which assists in providing genetic diversity for the population.

[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z-EVDI75Flo[/embed]

Expertly Butchered By Hand, Outstanding In Flavor

People are always asking us about the best ways to eat wild boar. If you’re used to eating pork, the nutty and delicious flavor of wild boar meat will blow your mind. It’s so much more flavorful and satisfying than conventional pork. Customers tell us all the time that they find themselves unable to go back to eating conventional pork after trying out this meat.

Also Read: Paleo Crock Pot Bison Superfood Stew With Primal Blend

In addition to the unbeatable flavor, wild boar meat offers a multitude of health benefits that blow pork out of the water. It’s lower in total fat and calories while offering more omega 3 fatty acids, vitamins and minerals. We are big believers in the advantages of eating wild meat and the nutritional profile of wild boar is a perfect example of this. Our wild boar meat is unparalleled in flavor because we work with small-scale, species specific master butchers who know how to properly process this meat.

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Instructions:

• 1 pound ground bison
• 1 pound ground wild boar
• ¼ cup milk
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• ½ cup Japanese panko breadcrumbs
• 1 ½ tablespoons bison tallow
• 1 ½ medium yellow onions, diced
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 3-4 cloves of garlic, minced
• ¼ cup barbecue sauce
• 1.5 tablespoons ketchup

Also Read: Paleo Sweet Potato Bake With Duck Or Wild Boar Bacon

Instructions:

1. Place a rack in the center of the oven. Preheat to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk and tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce. When combined, add the panko bread crumbs to the mix and stir until they’ve soaked in some of the liquid. Set the mixture aside.
3. Heat the bison tallow in a large cast iron skillet over medium heat. When the oil is shimmering, add in the diced onion. Season with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper. Cook until the onions are tender and golden brown. Add in the minced garlic and cook for approximately one minute. Set the cooked onion and garlic mixture aside and allow to cool for a few minutes.
4. Stir the slightly cooled onion and garlic mixture into the bowl with the egg, milk and bread crumb mixture. Combine. Add the ground bison and ground wild boar. Use your fingers to gently mix just until completely combined.
5. Add the meatloaf mixture to the cast iron skillet. Press it evenly into the skillet.
6. Bake for approximately 20 to 25 minutes. The meat should reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit when measured with a meat thermometer. Ensure that it’s cooked all the way through but not overcooked.
7. Take the skillet out of the oven and turn on the broiler. Mix the barbecue sauce and ketchup together in a small bowl. Brush the mixture over the top of the meatloaf. Place the skillet back in the oven and broil for approximately 3 minutes. Take it out of the oven when finished cooking and let cool for 10 minutes before serving.

The Beck & Bulow Team Is Here To Support You

At Beck & Bulow, we pride ourselves on our excellent customer service. We’re always here to help if you have any questions regarding your meat, want help making selections, or are just looking for some cooking tips. Every time you call our office, you’ll be directly connected with one of our team members right here in Santa Fe, New Mexico where we’re based.

Also Read: Baked Green Bean Casserole With Wild Boar Or Duck Bacon

Every cut of meat is pressure sealed and flash frozen immediately after butchering at the peak of freshness. We work exclusively with master butchers who make every cut with care and precision. All orders are hand packed at our Santa Fe warehouse, shipped in a reusable cooler with dry ice and delivered straight to your doorstep. Check out our selections of humanely raised chicken, elk, bison, beef, lamb, wild boar and seafood.