• 5 ounces ground bison
• 5 ounces hot Italian sausage, removed from casing and crumbled
• 1/4 small onion, chopped
• 1/4 small green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 ounce fresh mushrooms, sliced
• 1 clove garlic, crushed
• 1/3 cup tomato sauce
• 1/8 tsp. oregano
• 1/8 tsp. sugar
• 1-3/4 Tbs. water
• 1 Tbs. plus 1 tsp. grated Parmesan cheese
• 4 submarine rolls, toasted

Place a large skillet or flameproof casserole over medium heat. Sauté first 6 ingredients 6-7 minutes, stirring often to break up lumps of meat, until browned. Stir in tomato sauce, oregano, sugar, and water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, partially cover, and simmer 20-25 minutes, stirring often until thickened. Stir in Parmesan cheese and serve on rolls.

Per serving: calories 658, fat 23.5g, 33% calories from fat, cholesterol 62mg, protein 30.9g, carbohydrates 78.6g, fiber 4.3g, sugar 7.6g, sodium 1399mg, diet points 14.8.

Dietary Exchanges: Milk: 0.0, Vegetable: 0.6, Fruit: 0.0, Bread: 5.0, Lean meat: 2.7, Fat: 2.3, Sugar: 0.0, Very lean meat protein: 0.0

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The recommended wines are: Pinot Noir, Beaujolais, or Zinfandel.