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Bison Chili Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
1 lb. ground bison or ground beef (preferably grass fed)
2 red bell peppers, chopped
1 large yellow onion , chopped
2 tbsp. chili powder
1-1/2 tsp. fine sea salt
2 cans (15 oz. each) beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (14.5 oz.) fire-roasted, diced tomatoes
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/8 tsp. ground cayenne (optional) if you like it spicy

Topping ideasL avocado, sour crea, grated cheese, crumbled tortilla chips, and/or scallions
Directions:
Directions:
Heat the oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the meat and saute until it begins to brown, using a wooden spoon to break into bite-size pieces, about 5 minutes. Add the peppers, onion, chili powder, and salt, and saute for 5 minutes.

Add the beans, tomato sauce, tomatoes, 1/2 c. of water, cinnamon, and cayenne (if using). Bring to a boil. Turn the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Taste and add more salt, if needed, and cayenne (if using). If too thick, thin with a little more water.

Serve steaming hot topped with any combination of your favorite toppings.

Got leftovers? Serve on top of a steaming bowl of short-grain brown rice.
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
4 servings

 

 

 

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