Bison Chili

Name: Bison Chili
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 1 h 40 min
Total time: 1 h 45 min
Yield: 6 servings (1-1/2 quarts).
Cuisine: Mexican Chilies, Mexican Recipes
Ingredients: 1 pound cubed or coarsely ground bison meat; 2 tablespoons canola oil; 1 to 2 cups diced onion; 1 to 2 cups diced green pepper; 2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained; 1-1/2 to 2 cups tomato juice; 1 can (16 ounces) dark red kidney beans, rinsed and drained; 1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans, rinsed and drained; 1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies; 2 teaspoons chili powder; 1 teaspoon salt, optional; 1/2 teaspoon pepper

This classic recipe of the American frontier is so meaty you can almost eat it with a fork. The zippy combination of ingredients is a perfect complement to the buffalo. —Donna Smith, Fairport, New York

Ingredients

1 pound cubed or coarsely ground bison meat
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 to 2 cups diced onion
1 to 2 cups diced green pepper
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained
1-1/2 to 2 cups tomato juice
1 can (16 ounces) dark red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon salt, optional
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Directions

In a large kettle or Dutch oven, brown meat in oil; drain. Add onion and green pepper; saute for 5 minutes. Stir in remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 1-1/2 to 2 hours or until the meat is tender.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 271 calories, 3g fat (0 saturated fat), 27mg cholesterol, 574mg sodium, 39g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 2 lean meat, 1 vegetable.

Originally published as Buffalo Chili Con Carne in Taste of Home February/March 1994

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wasoongu

Oct 14, 2015

My favorite chili recipe. <3
malzimus

Sep 3, 2010

It has been a while since I made this but I remember only changing/adding a couple of things like leaving the green chilies out because I have young children. I remember it being very hearty, filling and tasty and the family enjoyed it! Yes, I'd make it again!