recipe Bison Chili

INGREDIENTS

• 1 lb. of Ground Bison from Ruhter Bison
• 2-3 tbsp. chili powder
• 2 tsp. cocoa powder
• 2 tsp. salt
• 1 tsp. dried leaf oregano, crushed
• 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
• 1 tsp. ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp. ground black pepper
• 1/4 tsp. ground allspice
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1 cup chopped bell pepper
• 2 cans (14 1/2 oz each) diced tomatoes and juice
• 2 cans (8 oz each) tomato sauce
• 1 can (15 oz) small pinto beans, rinsed and drained
• ​1 can (15 oz) white or black beans, rinsed and drained

DIRECTIONS

1. Coat surface of large pan or stock pot with non-stick cooking spray. Sauté bison for 3 minutes, or until just slightly pink, stirring to crumble. Add onion and garlic, sauté 5 more minutes.

2. Mix in bell pepper and remaining spices. Cook 2 minutes. Add tomatoes, tomato sauce, and beans.

3. Stir to blend and simmer for 45-60 minutes. Add water if needed to get your preferred consistency. You may also try adding pasta during the last 10 minutes to make a chili-mac type meal.

4. Top with shredded cheddar cheese and enjoy!

Recipe from Ruhter Bison.