Beefalo

Beefalo is a fertile hybrid animal bred from domestic cattle and American bison (buffalo). The cross was developed to combine the hardiness, lean meat, and foraging ability of bison with the docility and higher yield of domestic cattle. True beefalo are defined as being three-eighths bison and five-eighths domestic cattle.

The meat is leaner than conventional beef with a flavour that falls between beef and bison — richer and slightly sweeter than standard beef, but milder than full bison. It can be used in any recipe calling for beef, though the lower fat content means it benefits from slightly gentler cooking to avoid drying out.

Beefalo is a niche product in Australia, available through specialty game meat suppliers rather than mainstream retail. It appeals to those looking for a leaner red meat alternative with a distinctive flavour.