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27 June: Buffalo Mini Pizzas

United Tribes Technical College, “Cooking with Buffalo”

Many 1994 Land-grant Tribal Colleges and Universities are leading the wellness movement by enhancing contemporary and traditional initiatives to cultivate tribal food sovereignty—the right of people to shape and control their own food systems. Substituting buffalo, a traditional and healthy ingredient, for beef in this otherwise familiar recipe demonstrates one way to get involved with the growing food sovereignty movement.

Ingredients

1 package English muffins
1 lb ground buffalo
1 jar pizza or spaghetti sauce
8 oz. package mozzarella cheese
Various toppings such as black olives, green peppers, mushrooms, onions, etc.

Method

Brown and drain the ground buffalo meat. Put it aside in a bowl.

Place your desired amount of sauce on each of the English muffins. Top with cooked buffalo, mozzarella cheese, and additional toppings if desired.

Bake at 400º F for 8 to 10 minutes.

Recipe courtesy of United Tribes Technical College Extension program, presented by Cynthia Allery, UTTC’s nutrition educator for Land Grant Programs.