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
  • 3/4 cup salsa
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 cup crushed tortilla chips (optional)
  • 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 1 tablespoon sliced green onion
  • Cilantro-Lime Cream:
  • 2/3 cup sour cream
  • 3 tablespoons sliced green onions
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1/2 teaspoon finely shredded lime zest

Method

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