Best Colorado Bison Chili Recipes

BISON CHILI FROM SCRATCH

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Lean grass-fed bison, a bold spice blend, and slow-cooked goodness combine in this bison chili from scratch. An adaptation of a web recipe that approximates the 'little-brown-bag' spice mix using all-natural ingredients.

Provided by Devon

Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Chili Recipes

Time 12h40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

½ pound dried red beans
¼ cup vegetable oil
1 large onion, diced
6 cloves garlic, minced
1 ½ pounds ground bison
8 medium tomatoes, finely chopped, with liquid
2 tablespoons red pepper flakes, or more to taste
4 teaspoons ground cumin
3 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon chili powder, or more to taste
1 teaspoon sea salt
1 teaspoon ground white pepper
1 teaspoon paprika
1 cup water
2 tablespoons masa flour, or more as needed

Steps:

Rinse beans. Combine with 3 quarts of cold water in a large pot. Soak 8 hours to overnight.
Drain beans and return to the pot. Add 3 quarts fresh water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered until tender, 1 to 2 hours. Drain and set aside.
Heat vegetable oil in a 4-quart stockpot over medium heat. Add onion and stir until softened, 5 to 10 minutes. Add garlic, stir for a minute, then add bison and cook until browned, 10 to 15 minutes. Stir tomatoes and liquid into stockpot.
Combine red pepper flakes, cumin, oregano, chili powder, sea salt, white pepper, and paprika in a small container and stir to mix. Add to the stockpot and stir through. Add 1 cup water and stir gently while bringing water to a boil, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to low and simmer, uncovered, for 1 hour.
Taste bison mixture and adjust seasoning as desired. Add beans and mix through. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon masa flour on top and gently stir in to achieve a medium-thick consistency. Cover and simmer chili over low heat for 1 hour.
Uncover chili, stir, and add another tablespoon masa flour. Continue simmering, uncovered, over low heat to desired consistency, 60 to 90 minutes. Cover the pot or add a teaspoon of masa flour to control consistency.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 285.7 calories, Carbohydrate 28.3 g, Cholesterol 43.6 mg, Fat 9.5 g, Fiber 10.4 g, Protein 24 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 271.3 mg, Sugar 5 g

BISON CHILI

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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

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 1h45m

Yield 6 servings (1-1/2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 12

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

Steps:

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 : Calories 271 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 574mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges