Bison Chili

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp. olive oil
• 2 lbs. of pure, lean ground bison (fresh or fully thawed)
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 3 gloves garlic, minced
• 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped
• 1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
• 2 cups chopped fresh mushrooms
• 1 20 oz. can tomatoes
• 1/3 cup chili powder
• 1 tbsp. ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp. ground chipotle pepper
• 1/4 tsp. cinnamon
• 1 1/5 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. coarse ground pepper
• 1/2 tsp. cayenne
• 2 cups beef broth
• 1 (15 oz.) can of red kidney beans (drained)
• 1 (15 ox.) can of black beans (drained)

 

Instructions

1. In a large deep pot, over medium high heat, sauté bison until fully cooked through (there should be NO pink showing).
2. Add onion and sauté for 5 minutes.
3. Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute more.
4. Add all remaining ingredients, except the beans, and bring the mixture to a boil.
5. Reduce and simmer for one hour, stirring occasionally.
6. Add the beans and cook for 15 minutes more.