Roasted Bison with Daikon
Prep
20 mins
Cook
35 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Medium
This is one of my favorite weeknight dinners because it comes together in just over an hour and impresses everyone at the table. Bison is such a lean, flavorful meat that pairs beautifully with roasted daikon radish, which adds a lovely peppery crunch and is packed with vitamin C to support your immune system. The whole dish is straightforward enough for a busy Tuesday but elegant enough to serve guests. Fresh rosemary and thyme fill your kitchen with an amazing aroma while everything roasts together, making this feel like a special meal without requiring any complicated techniques.
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Ingredients
- 4bison ribeye steaks(8 oz each, room temperature)
- ¾ kgdaikon radish(cut into 2-inch batons)
- 4 tablespoonsolive oil
- 3 sprigsfresh rosemary
- 2 sprigsfresh thyme
- 5garlic cloves(smashed)
- 1½ teaspoonssea salt
- 1 teaspooncracked black pepper
- 2 tablespoonsbalsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoonsunsalted butter
- 1shallot(thinly sliced)
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). On a large rimmed baking sheet, toss the daikon batons with 2 tablespoons olive oil, half the salt, and a quarter teaspoon of pepper. Spread in a single layer and roast for 20 minutes, stirring halfway through.
Tip: Cut daikon pieces evenly so they cook at the same rate.
- 2
While daikon roasts, pat the bison steaks dry with paper towels. Season both sides generously with remaining salt and pepper.
Tip: Dry meat ensures better browning and crust formation.
- 3
Heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat until very hot. Add 2 tablespoons olive oil and swirl to coat the pan evenly.
Tip: A properly heated pan is essential for getting a golden crust on bison.
- 4
Sear the bison steaks for 3-4 minutes per side for medium-rare, depending on thickness. During the last minute of cooking, add the butter, smashed garlic, rosemary, and thyme to the pan, tilting it so the foamy butter bastes the steaks.
Tip: Bison is very lean; avoid overcooking to prevent dryness. Use a meat thermometer for 130-135°F internal temperature.
- 5
Remove the steaks from the skillet and transfer to a cutting board to rest for 5 minutes. Discard the herb sprigs and garlic.
Tip: Resting allows juices to redistribute throughout the meat.
- 6
Remove the daikon from the oven when caramelized and tender. Transfer to a serving platter, then scatter the sliced shallot over the hot daikon.
Tip: The residual heat will slightly soften the raw shallot.
- 7
Drizzle the balsamic vinegar over the daikon and toss gently to combine. Slice the rested bison steaks against the grain and arrange on the platter alongside the daikon.
Tip: Slicing against the grain makes the meat more tender to bite.
- 8
Serve immediately while the steaks and daikon are still warm, with any pan juices drizzled over the top.
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