HIGH PLAINS BISON SUPER BOWL NACHOS

Crispy tortilla chips layered with spiced ground bison, melted cheese, and classic nacho toppings make this Super Bowl–ready dish bold, hearty, and perfect for sharing. Lean, flavourful bison brings a rich twist to a game-day favourite without weighing it down.

Serves: 4–6 (or 2 very dedicated people)

Ingredients

Bison

• 1 lb ground bison

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 1 small onion, finely diced

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tbsp chili powder

• 1 tsp smoked paprika

• 1 tsp ground cumin

• ½ tsp oregano

• Salt + cracked pepper, to taste

• Splash of beef or bison stock (or water)

Nachos

• Tortilla chips (the sturdy kind)

• 2–3 cups shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or a blend)

• 1 cup black beans, rinsed

• 1 cup corn (optional but elite)

• Pickled jalapeños

Toppings: choose your MVPs

• Sour cream or crema

• Fresh salsa or pico

• Guacamole

• Chopped cilantro

• Green onions

• Lime wedges

Instructions

1. Cook the bison
   Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Sauté onion until soft, add garlic, then bison. Break it up gently—bison is lean, so don’t overcook.

2. Season like a champ
   Add spices, salt, pepper, and a splash of stock. Simmer 3–5 minutes until juicy and fragrant. Remove from heat.

3. Build the nachos
   Preheat oven to 400°F (205°C). On a sheet pan, layer chips → cheese → bison → beans → corn → more cheese.

4. Bake
   Bake 8–10 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbling.

5. Finish strong
   Top with jalapeños, drizzle crema, add guac, salsa, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime.