Hey food lovers!

Welcome back to my cozy kitchen corner. Today, I’m super excited to share a recipe that’s not only exotic but also tantalizingly tasty and surprisingly healthy: Exotic Bison – Spicy with Sweet Chili Lime Special. If you’re looking to shake up your weeknight dinners, this dish is the ultimate game-changer. Trust me, even your pickiest eaters will come back for seconds!

### Why Bison?
Bison is a fantastic alternative to beef – it’s leaner, packed with nutrients, and has a unique rich flavor that pairs beautifully with bold spices and zesty lime. Plus, it’s sustainable! So, let’s get cooking, shall we?

### Ingredients
You’ll need:

– **1 lb of ground bison**
– **2 cloves of garlic, minced**
– **1 red onion, finely chopped**
– **1 red bell pepper, diced**
– **1 green bell pepper, diced**
– **1/2 cup of sweet chili sauce**
– **Juice of 2 limes**
– **1 teaspoon of soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)**
– **1 tablespoon of fish sauce**
– **1-2 teaspoons of Sriracha (adjust according to your heat preference)**
– **1 teaspoon of freshly grated ginger**
– **1 tablespoon of olive oil**
– **1 teaspoon of ground cumin**
– **Salt and pepper to taste**
– **Fresh cilantro for garnish**
– **Cooked quinoa or rice for serving**

### Step-by-Step Instructions

#### Step 1: Prep Your Veggies
Start by prepping your veggies – chop your onion, bell peppers, and garlic. Trust me, having everything ready to go makes cooking so much smoother. I like to make this part fun, maybe with some music or a good podcast in the background. 😊

#### Step 2: Sauté
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once it’s shimmering, toss in the onions and cook until they’re translucent and just starting to brown around the edges – about 5 minutes. Next, add the garlic, and give it a good stir until it’s fragrant.

#### Step 3: Cook the Bison
Add the ground bison to the skillet. Use a spatula to break it up into smaller pieces as it cooks. Bison is pretty lean, so it cooks quickly – about 5-7 minutes should do the trick. You’ll know it’s ready when it’s browned and no longer pink.

#### Step 4: Flavor Explosion!
Here comes the fun part – adding the flavor! Mix in the bell peppers, soy sauce, fish sauce, Sriracha, sweet chili sauce, ginger, and cumin. Stir everything together and let it cook for another 5 minutes, allowing all those bold spices to meld together beautifully.

#### Step 5: Lime Zing
Squeeze in the juice from two limes, and give it a final stir. The citrusy lime really brings a fresh zing that balances out the heat from the Sriracha and the sweetness from the chili sauce.

#### Step 6: Serve and Garnish
Spoon the spicy, sweet bison mixture over a bed of fluffy quinoa or rice. Garnish with fresh cilantro for a pop of color and a burst of freshness.

### Personal Insights
This dish is a favorite in my household, especially on cold evenings when we’re craving something hearty yet healthy. Bison is an underrated protein source, and it’s so versatile! Plus, the blend of sweet chili and lime is a match made in heaven. If you have leftovers (which isn’t often in my house!), they reheat beautifully for lunch the next day.

### Helpful Tips
– If you’re sensitive to heat, start with half a teaspoon of Sriracha and adjust according to your taste.
– Feel free to get creative with the veggies – zucchini or snap peas make excellent additions.
– For an extra kick, sprinkle some red pepper flakes just before serving.

Alright, folks, I hope you love this Exotic Bison – Spicy with Sweet Chili Lime Special as much as I do. Don’t forget to snap a pic and share your creations with #CozyKitchenCorner. I can’t wait to see your delicious masterpieces!

Until next time, happy cooking! 🥰

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