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Bison Chili
Bison chili (also called buffalo chili) is a healthier twist on traditional beef chili. It's made with bison meat, black beans, and bacon. Plus, it's flavored for fall with the unique addition of spiced apples and cider!
Prep Time
30
minutes
mins
Cook Time
30
minutes
mins
Total Time
1
hour
hr
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Servings:
10
Calories:
435
kcal
Author:
Stefani
Ingredients
4
teaspoons
canola oil
3
slices
thick cut bacon
diced
2
cups
yellow onion
finely chopped
2
cloves
garlic
minced
2
pounds
ground bison
1
teaspoon
salt
4
teaspoons
chili powder
4
teaspoons
cinnamon
1
teaspoon
nutmeg
1
teaspoon
ground cardamom
1
teaspoon
brown sugar
28
ounces
peeled and finely diced apples
I used small Jonathan apples and this was about 14 apples
3
cups
apple cider
30
ounces
black beans, drained
2 cans
1
tablespoon
tomato paste
shredded cheddar cheese
to taste
US Customary
-
Metric
Instructions
Heat a large pot or other Dutch oven on medium-high heat.
Add oil and bacon.
Cook until bacon is cooked but not crispy, about 4 minutes.
Add onions, stir, lower heat to medium, cover and cook until onions are translucent, about 7 minutes.
Uncover, add in garlic, and stir for about one minute.
Add ground bison, break up, and cook until browned (about 7 minutes).
Add salt, chili powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, cardamom, and brown sugar.
Add apples and cider and bring to a boil.
Cover and cook for thirty minutes.
Uncover, add the beans and tomato paste, stir, and cook for five to ten more minutes or until the beans are hot.
Serve hot, topped with cheddar cheese.
Nutrition
Calories:
435
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
38
g
|
Protein:
24
g
|
Fat:
21
g
|
Saturated Fat:
8
g
|
Cholesterol:
71
mg
|
Sodium:
722
mg
|
Potassium:
797
mg
|
Fiber:
9
g
|
Sugar:
17
g
|
Vitamin A:
304
IU
|
Vitamin C:
9
mg
|
Calcium:
69
mg
|
Iron:
5
mg