Description
Our epic Bison Chili recipe is a flavor-packed bowl of comfort food that is perfect for those chilly months of fall and winter!
Ingredients
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- 1/2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
- 1 sweet yellow onion, diced
- 1 jalapeño, diced with seeds and membranes removed
- 4 slices of bacon, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 pounds ground bison
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper, divided
- 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
- (2) 15oz cans fire roasted tomatoes
- (1) 6oz can tomato paste (save can to fill with water to add)
- (1) 15oz can red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- (1) 15oz can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 pint baby bella mushrooms
- 1 bay leaf
- 2–3 tablespoons chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- optional toppings: sour cream, chopped green onions, shredded cheese, bacon bits
Instructions
- Cook Down Bacon: Bring a large dutch oven to a medium-high heat, add olive oil, and swirl to coat the bottom of the pan. Add garlic, onion, jalapeño, and bacon pieces to cook down for about 2-3 minutes or until fat has rendered.
- Bison: Add ground bison, salt and pepper to the large pot. Break apart the meat and move around until browned.
- Simmer: Add the rest of the chili ingredients + add 6oz water (use the tomato paste can) and give it all a mix. Cover and simmer for 2 hours.
- Taste + Serve: Taste, adjust any flavors per your personal preference, and serve any way you want!
Notes
- Storage: keep leftover chili in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- Serving Suggestion: option to add your favorite chili toppings and serve with some gluten-free cornbread or cornbread muffins!
- Slow Cooker: This could easily be transferred to a slow cooker after Step 2 when the bison is cooked. Transfer that along with all other ingredients to a crock pot and cook on low for 4-6 hours.
- Dairy-Free: feel free to use a dairy-free sour cream and dairy-free shredded cheese for toppings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 ounces
- Calories: 293
- Sugar: 6.6 g
- Sodium: 851.5 mg
- Fat: 10.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 26.6 g
- Protein: 23 g
- Cholesterol: 47.8 mg