Recipe

Buffalo Sirloin Nachos

A Tex-Mex staple, nachos are a weeknight‑simple, tailgate‑ready, and smart way to showcase bison’s clean, beefy flavor without losing juiciness. This recipe stacks contrasts: hot vs cool, creamy vs crunchy, smoky vs tangy. Smoky-spiced bison crumbles and melty cheese over hearty blue‑corn chips is an unbeatable combination.

Serves
4

Ingredients

  • 1½ lbs ground buffalo sirloin/bacon mixture (85/15 ratio)
  • 2 Tbsp paprika
  • 2 Tbsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp cayenne
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 Tbsp Rufus Teague meat rub
  • 1½ cup water
  • shredded cheese
  • lettuce
  • taco sauce
  • sour cream
  • blue corn tortilla chips

Instructions

  1. Brown the meat in a large sauté pan over medium heat, breaking it up into bits as it cooks.
  2. Mix the spices into the water until combined and add to the pan with the browned meat.
  3. Once the water comes to a simmer, reduce to low and cook for 15 minutes, stirring every 2-3 minutes.
  4. Cover a plate with your desired amount of chips, then cover with the meat and toppings.