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Bison is delicious. At Omaha Steaks, we have an obvious focus on steaks and burgers made from beef, but bison steaks have a special place in our hearts (and on our plates), too. Most people aren\u2019t as familiar with bison, though, and there are some questions you may have before buying bison steaks.<\/p>\n
Bison steaks<\/a> are cut more or less identically to the beef steaks you\u2019re used to \u2014 you\u2019ll find bison filet mignon, bison ribeye, bison T-bones, and just about anything else at a good butcher. The differences between those steaks are similar, as well. The filet mignon is the most tender bison steak, the ribeye has the most marbling, the top sirloin is naturally leaner, etc. Ground bison or bison burgers are made just like beef burgers, too.<\/p>\n Bison tends to have a lighter, more delicate flavor than beef, a flavor some describe a slightly sweeter. Bison meat is considerably high in iron, too, which gives it a unique flavor that many people describe as \u201cearthy\u201d or \u201cmineral.\u201d This flavor is not overwhelming, though\u00a0\u2014 bison is not \u201cgamey\u201d in the slightest.<\/p>\n That high iron content in bison gives the raw meat a beautiful bright red color. When cooked, it sears and browns similarly to beef and may not look any different on the plate.<\/p>\n Cooking bison is just as easy as cooking beef. Bison steaks can be grilled, pan-seared, cook sous vide, or any combination of these methods. The target cooking temperatures for rare, medium-rare, etc. are the same. Try one of these healthy bison steak recipes<\/a> from our executive chef team. Cook bison burgers exactly as you would any burger – here are our secrets of grilling the perfect burger<\/a>. Consider the flavor differences when choosing your seasoning, but no special techniques will be needed.<\/p>\n Bison tends to have fewer calories and fat per serving than its beef counterparts, making it a frequent choice of the health-conscious eater. It\u2019s also high in iron, rich in selenium\u00a0\u2014 which helps naturally fight inflammation and acts as an antioxidant\u00a0\u2014 and plentiful in other vitamins vital and helpful to the human body. Here\u2019s how a number of bison steaks<\/a> stack up next to beef:<\/p>\nTaste<\/h3>\n
Color\/Appearance<\/h3>\n
Preparation<\/h3>\n
Nutrition<\/h3>\n
| \n Bison<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \u00a0<\/td>\n | \n Beef<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
| \n Bison Filet Mignon<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n 112g<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n Triple Trimmed\u00ae Beef Filet Mignon\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n 112g<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
| \n Calories<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n 120<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n Calories<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n 180<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
| \n Total Fat<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n 2g<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n Total Fat<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n 8g<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
| \n Iron<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n 20%<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n Iron<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n 12%<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
| \u00a0<\/td>\n | \u00a0<\/td>\n | \u00a0<\/td>\n | \u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
| \n Bison Ribeye<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n 227g<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n Beef Ribeye<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n 227g<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
| \n Calories<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n 410<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n Calories<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n 450<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
| \n Total Fat<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n 22g<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n Total Fat<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n 50g<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
| \n Iron<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n 80%<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n Iron<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n 25%<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
| \u00a0<\/td>\n | \u00a0<\/td>\n | \u00a0<\/td>\n | \u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
| \n Bison New York Strip Steak<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n 227g<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n Beef New York Strip Steak<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n 227g<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
| \n Calories<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n 300<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n Calories<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n 530<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
| \n Total Fat<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n 12g<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n Total Fat<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n 36g<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
| \n Iron<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n 80%<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n Iron<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n 20%<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
| \u00a0<\/td>\n | \u00a0<\/td>\n | \u00a0<\/td>\n | \u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
| \n Bison Top Sirloin Steak<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n 170g<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n Beef Top Sirloin Steak<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n 170g<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
| \n Calories<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n 300<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n Calories<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n 359g<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
| \n Total Fat<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n 12g<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n Total Fat<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n 24g<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
| \n Iron<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n 80%<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n Iron<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n 12%<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n <\/p>\n Editor\u2019s Note: This post was originally published in August 2014 and has been updated for freshness and comprehensiveness.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider show_divider=”off” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” width=”100%” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.omahasteaks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/2.jpg” alt=”The Differences Between Bison and Beef” url=”https:\/\/www.omahasteaks.com\/buy\/Golden-Plains\/Bison?SRC=RZ0638″ url_new_window=”on” align_tablet=”center” align_phone=”” align_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”4.16″ always_center_on_mobile=”on” saved_tabs=”all” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_cta title=”Golden Plains Bison” button_url=”https:\/\/www.omahasteaks.com\/buy\/Golden-Plains\/Bison?SRC=RZ0638″ url_new_window=”on” button_text=”Shop Now” _builder_version=”4.16″ use_background_color=”off” background_layout=”light” saved_tabs=”all” global_colors_info=”{}” button_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”off” button_bg_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_bg_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_bg_color__hover_enabled=”off”]<\/p>\n Bison is lean, rich in nutrients and very high in protein, making it a great choice for the health-conscious and adventurous eaters alike. True to Omaha Steaks tradition, each steak is aged to perfection and hand cut by our master butchers. Find your new favorite bison steak cut here.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_cta][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” width=”100%” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_divider show_divider=”off” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" At Omaha Steaks, we have an obvious focus on beef, but bison steaks have a special place in our hearts (and on our plates), too.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":53,"featured_media":6879,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","wprm-recipe-roundup-name":"","wprm-recipe-roundup-description":"","_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[8,1],"tags":[1296],"ppma_author":[8165],"class_list":["post-870","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-steak-education","category-butchers-tips","tag-bison"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n |