Description
Learn how to make a delicious homemade bison chili that is hearty, flavorful, and perfect for cozy nights in. Try our easy recipe today!
Ingredients
- 1 pound (454 g) ground beef or ground turkey
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 green or red bell pepper, diced
- 1 (28 oz (794 g).) can crushed tomatoes, undrained (stewed tomatoes work too)
- 1 (15 oz (425 g).) can black or kidney beans, undrained (any of your favorite bean variety will work)
- 1 (4 oz (113 g).) can chopped green chilies
- 1 1/2 tablespoons (23 ml) chili powder, more if you prefer
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) ground cumin, or to taste
- 1 to 1 1/2 teaspoons (8 ml) salt, start with 1 teaspoon (5 ml) salt and add more as you’d like
- 1/4 teaspoon (1 ml) ground pepper, plus more as preferred
- Optional for garnish: avocado, guacamole, thinly sliced scallions, freshly chopped cilantro, tortilla strips, shredded cheese, sour cream or Greek yogurt
Instructions
- Place a large pan on the stove over medium-high heat and brown the ground meat until it’s fully cooked.
- While the meat is cooking, toss the onion and bell pepper into a big pot and sauté them until they become tender.
- Next, integrate all the remaining ingredients except the meat with the onion and bell pepper mixture, bring it to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for around 30 minutes.
- Just before serving, incorporate the cooked meat into the pot with all other ingredients and give it a good stir.
- After 30 minutes, the chili is ready to enjoy, but letting it sit will enhance the flavors even more.
- Top with your preferred chili garnishes when serving.
Notes
- Consider using ground turkey instead of ground beef for a leaner option.
- Experiment with different beans like pinto or garbanzo for varied texture.
- Adjust chili powder and cumin amounts to personalize the flavor to your liking.
