Bison Steak Frites
Bison Steak Frites is a modern North American dish featuring a lean, flavorful bison steak served alongside crispy French fries. It typically combines a grilled or pan-seared bison steak with a generous portion of golden, fried potato strips. The dish is a contemporary take on the classic 'steak frites' found in French and Belgian cuisine, adapted with bison meat popular in the American Great Plains.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is high in protein and fat, with a moderate amount of carbohydrates from the fries. It provides key nutrients like iron, zinc, and B vitamins from the bison, and potassium from the potatoes. A typical serving ranges from 600 to 800 calories, depending on the cut of steak and preparation of the fries.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 720 kcal |
| Protein | 48 g |
| Carbs | 42 g |
| Fat | 38 g |
| Fiber | 5 g |
| Sugar | 3 g |
| Sodium | 650 mg |
| Iron | 5.2 mg |
| Zinc | 8.5 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 4.8 mcg |
| Niacin (B3) | 12 mg |
| Potassium | 980 mg |
| Phosphorus | 420 mg |
| Selenium | 38 mcg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.7 mg |
Per 1 bison steak (200 g) with 1 cup (150 g) French fries · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Bison is a nutrient-dense alternative to beef, often containing more protein and fewer calories per ounce while being rich in omega-3 fatty acids. The dish reflects a trend of using indigenous North American ingredients to reinvent European culinary classics.
