Bison Cocoa Chili Recipes

OUT OF THE VAULT - BISON CHILI

Steps:

• Brown the bison in a large skillet over medium-high heat, season with salt and pepper as desired.Optional Step: add onions to bison and cook until tender.
• In a large pot (or Crock Pot) add the ground bison, onions, tomatoes, chili beans, kidney beans, ketchup, garlic, cilantro, chili powder, cayenne pepper, black pepper, thyme and powdered mustard. Stir to combine.
• Simmer at medium heat on stove top (or in Crock Pot on low heat) for at least 1 hour, stirring occasionally.

KID-FRIENDLY BISON AND CHOCOLATE CHILI RECIPE

Steps:

• In a large dutch oven or cooking pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
• Slice the strips of bacon into small steps and cook until mostly cooked through but not crispy.
• Add in the onion and mushrooms and cook, stirring frequently, until the onions start to become translucent.
• Add in the garlic and the bison and cook, stirring frequently, until the ground bison is mostly cooked through but still pink in some areas.
• Add in the oregano, cumin, paprika, cinnamon, salt and pepper, and brown sugar and stir to combine.
• Add in the drained pinto beans, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, chocolate stout beer, chicken stock and chocolate, and bay leaf.
• Allow chili to simmer for 30 minutes.
• Serve with shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream and chopped cilantro, and cornbread!
• Enjoy!

BISON CHILI

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.

HEALTHY BISON CHILI

Steps:

• Heat 1 teaspoon of the oil in a large soup pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. When the oil shimmers, add the bison and cook until browned, taking care not to break the meat into very small pieces, about 10 minutes. Transfer the bison to a plate using a slotted spoon and set aside. Drain the liquid in the bottom of the pot and discard. Keep the pot over medium-high heat and add the remaining 1 teaspoon oil, the poblano peppers and onions. Cook until softened and beginning to brown, about 5 minutes. Add the chili powder, coriander, cumin, salt, cayenne pepper and garlic. Cook and stir until the spices are fragrant and toasted, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the tomatoes with the juices, and bring to a simmer while scraping any browned bits off the bottom of the pan, about 2 minutes. Return the bison to the pot and add the black beans, kidney beans, hominy and 4 cups water. Bring to a boil, and then reduce the heat, cover and simmer until thickened, about 45 minutes. Season with salt. Serve with the sour cream, cheese, cilantro, onions, lime and avocados, if desired. Per serving (optional garnishes not included): Calories 494; Total Fat 15.5 grams; Saturated Fat 5 grams; Protein 43 grams; Total Carbohydrate 52 grams; Sugar: 7 grams; Fiber 18 grams; Cholesterol 83 milligrams; Sodium 1031 milligrams

BISON CHILI FROM SCRATCH

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.

HEARTY CHIPOTLE BISON CHILI

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef and bison until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard grease. Transfer meat to a bowl.
• Heat the remaining olive oil in the same saucepan over medium-high heat. Saute green bell pepper, onion, and garlic until the onion becomes translucent, about 3 minutes. Stir in the cooked meat. Add chili powder, chipotle powder, and cumin. Stir again. Add crushed tomatoes, kidney beans, diced tomatoes, corn, tomato sauce, Worcestershire sauce, 1 teaspoon salt, and sugar. Stir well; reduce heat to low and simmer the chili for at least 25 minutes.
• Combine warm water and masa harina in a bowl. Pour into the chili. Continue simmering until thickened, about 10 minutes more. Season with salt.

BISON CHILI

Steps:

• Saute onions, poblanos, celery, bell peppers, and garlic until translucent. Add meat and saute together. Mix together chili powder, cumin, and cayenne pepper and add to meat and vegetable mixture. Add diced tomatoes, kidney beans, and black beans. Add tomato-vegetable juice. Let simmer for 40 minutes, stirring occasionally.

RUSTIC BISON CHILI

Steps:

• Coat the surface of a large pan with non-stick cooking spray.
• Saute meat and stir to crumble for 5 minutes.
• Add onion, garlic, and pepper; cook for another 5 minutes.
• Mix into the meat mixture; chili powder, cocoa powder, salt, oregano, cinnamon, cumin, pepper, allspice and cook for 2 minutes.
• Add tomatoes, tomato sauce, beans, water, and chilies.
• Stir and simmer for 60 minutes.
• Serve with shredded cheese and warmed tortillas.

COCOA CHILI

Steps:

• Cook beef, onion and garlic in 3-quart saucepan over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beef is brown; drain.
• Stir in remaining ingredients except beans, breaking up tomatoes. Heat to boiling; reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
• Stir in beans. Heat to boiling; reduce heat to low. Simmer uncovered about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until desired thickness.