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Best Bison Chili

This bison chili is a crowd-pleasing favorite. And if you’ve never cooked with bison before, this recipe is the perfect place to start! It’s easy to make with a simple ingredient list.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 20 minutes
Course: Main Course
Servings: 6

Ingredients

  • ½ yellow onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 jalapenos seeded and diced
  • 1 green bell pepper diced
  • 2 lbs ground bison
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • 2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 2 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 cup crushed tomatoes
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes
  • ½ cup beef stock

Instructions

  • In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the onion, green bell pepper, jalapeños and garlic in olive oil. Cook until the onion is translucent and the bell pepper is tender.
  • Add the ground bison to the skillet and crumble it as it cooks. Add the seasonings. Continue cooking until bison is browned.
  • Add the diced tomatoes and crushed tomatoes to the skillet. Stir to combine. Pour in beef stock (a little at a time) until your chili reaches desired thickness.
  • Reduce heat to medium low and simmer chili for 1 hour. Allow to cool for 5 minutes before serving. Optional: garnish with cheese, sour cream, avocado, or red onion.