Bison Cocoa Chili Recipes

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!

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

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.

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.