Easy Healthy Bison Chili
Classic chili gets a boost of protein with this Easy Healthy Bison Chili recipe! It’s your basic chili recipe with healthy and lean ground bison.
Servings 6
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground bison
- 1 tbsp. olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 small onion cut into chunks
- 2 medium-large bell peppers cut into chunks
- 1 - 28 oz. can crushed tomatoes
- 1 - 14 oz. can diced tomatoes
- 1 - 16 oz. can dark red kidney beans rinsed and drained
- 2 tbsp. ancho chili powder
- 1 tsp. cumin
- 1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, brown the ground bison. Drain and set aside.
- Heat the oil in the same pot over medium heat. Add garlic and onion. Cook for 2-3 minutes, or until fragrant.
- Add the bell peppers and bison meat to the pot.
- Then, add the crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, and beans. Stir.
- Add the chili powder, cumin, crushed red pepper, and salt and pepper. Stir until combined.
- Bring the pot to a boil. Then, lower the heat to a simmer. Cook for at least 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- When ready to serve, remove the pot from the heat and allow it to rest 8-10 minutes.
- Serve with chopped scallions, tortilla chips, and your favorite chili toppings.