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Easy Ground Bison Chili Recipe for a Healthy Meal

Easy Ground Bison Chili Recipe for a Healthy Meal

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground bison
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper, diced
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (15 oz) can of kidney beans,drained and rinsed
  • 1 (15 oz) can black beans, drainedand rinsed
  • 1 (28 oz) can diced tomatoes
  • 1 (6 oz) can tomato paste
  • 2 cups beef or vegetable broth
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper(optional, for extra heat)
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Sauté the Vegetables
    On medium heat,warm the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven.
    Add the choppedonion along with the diced green and red bell peppers. Cook for approximately 5to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables become tender andfragrant. This step enhances the flavor of the vegetables and creates afragrant base for your chili.
    Next, add the minced garlic and sauté for an additional minute, stirringconstantly to prevent it from burning. Garlic burns easily, so keep an eye onit to ensure it adds flavor without becoming bitter
  • Brown the Ground Bison
    Incorporate theground bison into the pot along with the sautéed vegetables.
    Break up themeat with a spoon and cook until it browns about 5 minutes. Because bison hasless fat than beef, it cooks more quickly. Stir frequently to ensure it brownsevenly without drying out. You want to achieve a nice brown color, as this willdeepen the flavor of your chili.
  • Season the Chili
    Once the meat isbrowned, add the chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper (ifusing).
    Stir well to incorporate the spices into the meat and vegetables. Thesespices infuse the chili with a deep, savory flavor. Allow the spices to toastfor about a minute to enhance their aromatic qualities. This step is crucial,
    as toasting thespices brings out their essential oils and intensifies their flavors.
  • Add the Beans,Tomatoes, and Broth
    Add the dicedtomatoes, tomato paste, kidney beans, black beans, and broth.
    Combine allingredients, stirring well, and bring the mixture to a gentle boil. Onceboiling, reduce the heat to low and let the chili simmer for 30-45minutes, stirring occasionally. The longer you let it simmer, the more theflavors will meld together, creating a rich and hearty dish.
  • Serve and Garnish