Wonderfully spiced bison chili is a flavorful, leaner version of traditional ground beef chili. It’s delicious on its own, or piled onto hot dogs or pasta.
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Cook Time30 minutesmins
Total Time40 minutesmins
Servings: 8
Ingredients
2tablespoonsolive oil
1oniondiced
1bell pepperseeded and diced
2clovesgarlicminced
2poundsground bison
2tablespoonschili powder
1tablespoonunsweetened cocoa powder
2teaspoonsground cumin
1teaspoonsmoked paprika
1teaspoonfine sea salt
1teaspoonMexican oregano
1/4teaspoonground black pepper
2tablespoonstomato paste
28ouncescrushed tomatoes
1 to 2cupsbeef broth
Instructions
Pour olive oil into a large pot or dutch oven and set over medium heat. Add the onion and bell pepper and sauté 5 minutes, then add the garlic and cook 30 seconds more.
Add the ground bison and cook until no longer pink, breaking into small pieces as you cook.
In a small bowl, mix together the chili powder, cocoa powder, cumin, paprika, salt, oregano, and pepper. Sprinkle over the meat and stir well to coat. Mix in the tomato paste.
Pour in the crushed tomatoes and beef broth and stir well. Let come to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and let the chili simmer for 20 minutes, or longer if you like. Serve with your favorite chili toppings.