Ground Bison Chili
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 lb ground bison
- 1 large sweet onion chopped
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1.5 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- ¼ pinch cayenne pepper
- 28 ounces no-salt-added diced tomatoes with juice
- 6 ounces tomato paste
- 2 cups chicken stock
- 28 ounces beans I used kidney beans and black beans
- 2 large bell peppers diced
- 1 teaspoon salt
Method
- Step 1: In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium-low heat. Add the ground bison meat and brown until cooked through.
- Step 2: Add the chopped onion and garlic and cook for 3-4 minutes until browned.
- Step 3: To the bison and onions, add the spices: chili powder, cumin, oregano, cocoa powder, brown sugar, balsamic vinegar, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper. Heat for an additional 2 minutes and stir.
- Step 4: Add the no-salt-added diced tomatoes with their juices, the tomato paste, and salt. Stir well to combine.
- Step 5: Add in the chicken stock, bell peppers, and beans to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer and cook for 30 minutes until vegetables have softened.
- Step 6: Add in diced chilis for extra heat if desired, stir and serve hot!
Nutrition
Calories330kcalCarbohydrates44gProtein25gFat8gSaturated Fat2gPolyunsaturated Fat1gMonounsaturated Fat3gCholesterol33mgSodium637mgPotassium1262mgFiber12gSugar13gVitamin A2413IUVitamin C56mgCalcium111mgIron8mg
Notes
Expert Tips
- Browning the ground bison first gives the chili a deeper flavor than adding the bison to the chili directly.
- This recipe can easily be gluten free - just ensure any canned ingredients (like tomatoes, beans, or spices) are certified gluten free before enjoying.
- Serve this chili with cilantro cornbread, Greek yogurt coleslaw, or sour cream cucumber salad.