Tuesday, March 12, 2013

Bison versus Beef

A couple days ago I posted about eating Lean meats to stay full and full of energy, since we've covered fish let's explore another great option full of iron and zinc. BISON!

Comparing 4.5 ounces of cooked Beef vs Buffalo/Bison

Just because you make a change for a healthier life style doesn't mean you have to sacrifice your favorite meals! We LOVE steak and potatoes and I'm sure several of you out there love them too ;) Fire up your grill and get ready for some deliciousness.

4.5 oz of Bison Steak, Red potato, broccoli florets total meal only 393 calories! I wasn't lying when I said flavor is better than fat ;)
The steak is easy, if you're using a grill get one side super hot, and the other side medium high.
season the steak with garlic powder, onion powder, sea salt, pepper, paprika, and if you like a I love to add just a sprinkle of finely ground coffee.

Sear both sides of the steak on the high side, then finish on the medium high side for 7-13 minutes depending on how well you like your steak cooked. Always, let your meat rest for at least 3-5 minutes before slicing into it. You can turn your grill off, close the lid and let it rest in there.

Yummy potatoes!
Skip the sour cream, and butter, and cheese and bacon bits.. you can still have a delicious baked potato full of flavor and satisfying. While you prep your steak seasoning pull out some aluminum foil large enough to wrap up your washed red potatoes. On the foil lightly spray some olive oil, add ground pepper, sea salt, onion powder, garlic powder and rosemary (dried or fresh). Roll your potato in the mix and wrap up tightly. Throw on the top wrack of your hot side of the BBQ. Small/medium red potatoes will be done around the same time as your steaks.

Remember your vegetable side? SKIP the butter, when you microwave or cook on the stove top just add a small dash of chicken stock instead of water. When it's done toss in some pepper and salt. Flavor is way better than fat.

Enjoy! It really is that simple.

If you're counting calories, on Weight watchers, or using the Slenderize Program this meal will fit right in .  


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