New Orleans Saints player Tim Hightower and his wife, Rikki, love to cook together. They also are working to ensure that they and their young children eat healthful food.
This recipe for meatballs made from buffalo does contain bacon, but the rest of the recipes features lead protein, soy and other good-for-you foods.
Bison is tender, so do not overcook the meatballs or they could crumble. (If you do overcook, or if you have leftovers, cook up some egg noodles and scoop them atop. Delicious.) The ghee, or clarified butter, adds a bit of fat and flavor to the lean bison meat, giving it moisture.