Bison Chili

This protein-packed bison and bean chili recipe is bursting with sweet and smoky flavors.

This week is all about trying a new lean protein source at dinner which is why I’m thrilled to share this Meaty Bison Chili. Don’t get me wrong, I love cooking with chicken and ground turkey but there are many other options that are equally nutritious and flavorful.

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Bison and Bean Chili Recipe

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This protein-packed bison and bean chili recipe is bursting with sweet and smoky flavors.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 45 minutes mins

Total Time 1 hour hr

ServesServes: 8

CourseCourse: Soup

CaloriesCalories: 240

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Ingredients

 

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• ▢ 1 pound ground bison
• ▢ 2 tablespoons cumin
• ▢ 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
• ▢ 1 tablespoon chili powder
• ▢ 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• ▢ 1 teaspoon salt
• ▢ ½ teaspoon cayenne or black pepper
• ▢ 1 medium onion diced
• ▢ 2 cloves garlic grated
• ▢ 2 sweet bell peppers seeded and diced
• ▢ 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce minced – remove seeds to keep mild
• ▢ 12 ounce can light beer
• ▢ 4 cups low sodium chicken broth
• ▢ 14 ounce can stewed tomatoes
• ▢ 14 ounce can black beans drained and rinsed
• ▢ 14 ounce can kidney beans drained and rinsed
• ▢ 2 tablespoons barbeque sauce
• ▢ salt and pepper to taste
• ▢ shredded cheese scallions and sour cream – optional garnish

Instructions

 

1. ▢
   Heat a large sauce pot over medium-high and spray with cooking spray.
2. ▢
   Add bison, cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, oregano, salt and cayenne. Cook until bison is browned, stirring occasionally, 7-9 minutes.
3. ▢
   To the pan, add onion, garlic and peppers. Cook until vegetable are softened, 6-8 minutes.
4. ▢
   Add beer to deglaze, scraping up brown bits on bottom of pan using a wooden spoon.
5. ▢
   Stir in chicken broth, tomatoes, beans and barbecue sauce then return to a boil. Reduce heat to simmer and cook for 20-30 minutes or longer.
6. ▢
   Serve with a dollop of sour cream, scallions and shredded cheddar cheese.

Nutrition

Calories: 240kcalCarbohydrates: 27.9gProtein: 24.6gFat: 2.1gSaturated Fat: 0.6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 46mgSodium: 1031mgFiber: 6.8gSugar: 7.2g

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