Name: Tuscan Bison Meatloaf with Tomato Glaze
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: US
Ingredients: 1 pound ground bison; 1 cup Italian-style bread crumbs; 2 large eggs, lightly beaten; 1/4 cup finely chopped yellow onion; 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for topping; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1 (14 ounce) jar high-quality marinara sauce, divided

Meatloaf

Italian Bison Meatloaf

Aug 21, 2025
by Abigale Oreilly
- 5.0 / 5 ( 2 Ratings)
1 Likes

PREP TIME

10 mins
COOK TIME

1 hrs
TOTAL TIME

1 hrs 30 mins
SERVING

4 People
VIEWS

6

Elevate your weeknight dinner with this remarkably tender and flavorful Italian Bison Meatloaf. Infused with the rich flavors of Parmesan and aromatic Italian herbs, and finished with a luscious marinara glaze, this meatloaf is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.

Ingridients

Adjust Servings

1 pound ground bison

1 cup Italian-style bread crumbs

2 large eggs, lightly beaten

1/4 cup finely chopped yellow onion

1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for topping

1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1 (14 ounce) jar high-quality marinara sauce, divided

Nutrition

Carbohydrate

34 g
Cholesterol

157 mg
Fiber

4 g
Protein

31 g
Saturated Fat

3 g
Sodium

752 mg
Sugar

11 g
Fat

10 g
Unsaturated Fat

0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step

5 mins

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). (5 minutes)

02

Step

10 mins

In a large bowl, gently combine the ground bison, Italian-style bread crumbs, eggs, onion, Parmesan cheese, and black pepper. Carefully fold in 1 cup of the marinara sauce until just combined; avoid overmixing to keep the meatloaf tender. (10 minutes)

03

Step

5 mins

Lightly moisten your hands with water and gently pat the bison mixture into an 8x4-inch loaf pan. (5 minutes)

04

Step

1 hrs

Pour the remaining marinara sauce evenly over the meatloaf, ensuring it's nicely glazed. Sprinkle with additional Parmesan cheese, if desired. (2 minutes)

05

Step

20 mins

Bake in the preheated oven until the meatloaf is cooked through and browned, about 1 hour. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 160 degrees F (70 degrees C). (60 minutes)

06

Step

Remove from the oven and let the meatloaf rest for at least 20 minutes before slicing and serving. This allows the juices to redistribute, resulting in a more moist and flavorful meatloaf. (20 minutes)

For an extra layer of flavor, consider adding 1/4 cup of finely chopped fresh parsley or basil to the meatloaf mixture.
To prevent sticking, lightly grease the loaf pan before adding the meatloaf mixture.
Serve with a side of roasted vegetables, pasta, or a simple green salad for a complete and satisfying meal.

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