Bison Chili

🛒 Ingredients

• Ground Bison (lean) 125 g · 167 kcal
• Yellow Onion 25 g · 10 kcal
• Garlic Cloves 3 g · 5 kcal
• Red Bell Pepper 25 g · 7 kcal
• Canned Crushed Tomatoes 99 g · 22 kcal
• Canned Kidney Beans (drained) 30 g · 34 kcal
• Canned Pinto Beans (drained) 30 g · 34 kcal
• Beef Broth 88 g · 6 kcal
• Olive Oil 4 g · 36 kcal
• Chili Powder 3 g · 9 kcal
• Ground Cumin 2 g · 8 kcal
• Dried Oregano 1 g · 3 kcal
• Smoked Paprika 1 g · 3 kcal
• Cayenne Pepper 0 g · 0 kcal

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven or pot over medium heat. Add diced onion and bell pepper, cooking until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
2. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant. Push vegetables to one side, then add ground bison to the other side and brown it, breaking it apart with a spoon.
3. Once bison is browned, drain any excess fat. Stir in chili powder, cumin, dried oregano, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
4. Pour in crushed tomatoes and beef broth. Add drained kidney and pinto beans, stirring to combine all ingredients well.
5. Bring the chili to a simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and let it cook for at least 60-75 minutes, stirring occasionally, to allow flavors to meld.
6. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, adding salt and a pinch of sugar to balance the flavors. Serve hot, garnished with your favorite toppings like shredded cheese, sour cream, or fresh cilantro.