Bison tacos with spicy avocado cream offer a healthy twist on traditional tacos, featuring lean and tender bison meat seasoned with chipotle, pineapple, and spices. It’s topped with a zesty, jalapeno avocado sauce for a satisfying and delicious meal.
What Makes Bison Tacos with Avocado Cream Healthy?
Lean and protein-rich bison meat supports muscle health and provides essential amino acids. As we discussed in our Korean Bison Bowl recipe, ground bison offers a more sustainable and gut-healthy alternative to much of the ground beef on the market today.
The probiotics found in yogurt or sour cream contribute to a balanced gut microbiome.
Avocado adds healthy fats and fiber, aiding digestion, while the spices provide antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties, collectively creating a flavorful and gut-friendly meal.
Finally, if you add our purple cabbage slaw to the top of your tacos, you get an extra boost of polyphenols and healthy fiber in your meal!
Ingredients for Bison Tacos with Spicy Avocado Cream
For the bison taco meat, bison is obviously the main feature, but the pineapple and chipotle peppers add nice tanginess and heat to the meat. Here’s what you’ll need (refer to the recipe card for exact quantities):
- olive or avocado oil
- ground bison (90/10)
- chipotle peppers in adobo (canned)
- pineapple chunks
- garlic
- chili powder
- ground cumin
- oregano
- cinnamon
For the spicy avocado cream, you’ll need:
- a small avocado
- sour cream or greek yogurt (if you use sour cream, pick one that’s probiotic to benefit your gut)
- a small jalapeno
- a garlic clove
- squeeze of fresh lime juice
- olive or avocado oil
- honey
- salt and pepper
How to Make the Bison Taco Meat
- Add the chipotle peppers, pineapple, and garlic to a food processor and blend until smooth.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add olive or avocado oil. When hot, add the ground bison and brown on one side for about 3 minutes.
- Add the chili powder, cumin, oregano, and cinnamon to the meat in the pan. Break apart the meat and continue stirring until almost cooked.
- Add the chipotle sauce to the pan with the meat and cook for another roughly 5 minutes until the sauce thickens.
How to Make the Spicy Avocado Cream
Add all cream ingredients to a food processor and blend until smooth. It’s that simple!
How to Serve Bison Tacos with Avocado Cream
Serve tacos on tortillas while the meat is still warm. Here are ideas for toppings and sides:
Toppings: Consider purple cabbage slaw, chopped cilantro, sliced red radishes, or shredded lettuce. If you eat cheese, queso fresco, cotija, or shredded cheddar would be great. Garnish with lime wedges.
Sides: Accompany the tacos with side dishes like Mexican rice, black bean and corn salad, apple jicama slaw, or grilled vegetables to round out the meal and add variety.
Bison Tacos with Spicy Avocado Cream
Ingredients
For the Bison Taco Meat:
- 2 tsp olive or avocado oil
- 1 lb ground bison (90/10)
- 4 oz chipotle peppers in adobo (canned) roughly 2-3 peppers
- 2/3 cup pineapple chunks
- 3 cloves garlic
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
For the Spicy Avocado Cream:
- 1 small avocado
- 1/2 cup sour cream or greek yogurt
- 1 small jalapeno seeded and membranes removed
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 tsp lime juice
- 1 tsp olive or avocado oil
- 1 tsp honey
- salt and pepper generous pinch
Instructions
For the bison meat:
- Add chipotle peppers, pineapple, and garlic to a food processor and blend until smooth.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add olive or avocado oil. When hot, add the ground bison and brown on one side for about 3 minutes. Add the chili powder, cumin, oregano, and cinnamon. Break apart the meat and continue stirring until almost cooked.
- Add the chipotle sauce to the pan with the meat and cook for another roughly 5 minutes until the sauce thickens.
For the spicy avocado cream:
- Add all cream ingredients to a food processor and blend until smooth.
For serving:
- Serve bison meat on warmed tortillas, topped with the spicy avocado cream. Garnish with lime wedges, chopped cilantro, and purple cabbage slaw.
Nutrition
Recipe FAQs
Where can I buy bison meat?
Bison meat is becoming more commonly available in major grocery stores. I’ve recently enjoyed ground bison from Great Range, which I’ve found at Costco and Whole Foods (90% lean, 10% fat).
Can I use ground beef instead of bison for the tacos?
Yes, ground beef can be substituted for bison if desired. However, bison is often preferred for its leaner and slightly sweeter flavor, making it a nutritious, gut-healthy alternative.
Can I make the tacos ahead of time?
While it’s best to assemble the tacos just before serving to prevent the tortillas from becoming soggy, you can prepare the individual components (such as the bison seasoning sauce, avocado cream, and toppings) ahead of time and store them separately in the refrigerator.
Are bison tacos gluten-free?
Yes, bison tacos with avocado cream can be gluten-free if you use gluten-free corn tortillas instead of flour tortillas.
How do I store leftovers?
Store any leftover bison taco filling, avocado cream, and toppings separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. Reheat the filling before assembling fresh tacos.
Can I make the avocado cream dairy-free?
Yes, you can make a dairy-free version of the avocado cream by using coconut yogurt or a dairy-free sour cream alternative instead of Greek yogurt or sour cream.
One Response
A great way to cook with bison meat! Might even use this method with grass fed beef if I don’t have bison.