Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 pound bison, cut into medallions
  • 2 cups water
  • 12 Roma tomatoes, cored
  • 12 cloves garlic, peeled
  • 1 3/4 cups coconut milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 2 1/2 cups beef stock

Method

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • In a stock pot on medium-high heat, add olive oil and sear bison until brown, about 5 minutes on each side.
  • Pour in 2 cups water and cover with a lid.
  • Reduce the heat to low and simmer until the bison is cooked and tender, about 1 hour.
  • Cover the bottom of large baking dish with aluminum foil.
  • Add the tomatoes and garlic and put it in the oven to bake for 35 minutes.
  • Remove the baking dish from the oven and let cool.
  • After it cools, add the tomatoes and garlic to a blender and blend until smooth.
  • Pour the tomato mixture into the stock pot.
  • Add the coconut milk, beef stock, salt, black pepper and cayenne pepper and let simmer over medium heat for 5 minutes.
  • Transfer the stew to a large serving bowl or individual bowls and serve hot.
  • This recipe was provided by professional chefs and has been scaled down from a bulk recipe provided by a restaurant.
  • The Food Network Kitchens chefs have not tested this recipe, in the proportions indicated, and therefore, we cannot make any representation as to the results.