Name: Chipotle Bison Chili
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 4-6 servings
Cuisine: American Indian
Ingredients: 1 lb ground bison; 1 medium Yellow Onion; 3 cans diced tomatoes; 1 can black beans (drained and rinsed); 1 can pinto beans (drained and rinsed); 2 cups water; 2 Tbsp olive oil; 2 Tbsp chili powder; 1 Tbsp ground cumin; 2.5 tsp garlic powder; 2.5 tsp Kosher salt; 1 tsp paprika; .5 tsp black pepper; 1/4 cup hot sauce (we use Louisiana hot sauce); 2 chipotle peppers with adobo sauce (minced )

Chipotle Bison Chili

This rich and smoky chili combines the great flavor of bison with a well balanced mixture of spices, beans, and tomatoes. It comes together in less than an hour and can be easily adjusted to feed a large party.

CourseMain Dish
CuisineAmerican Indian

Servings	Prep Time
4-6servings	20minutes

Cook Time

30minutes

Servings	Prep Time
4-6servings	20minutes

Cook Time

30minutes

Ingredients

Chili Ingredients

1lb ground bison
1medium Yellow Onion
3cans diced tomatoes
1can black beansdrained and rinsed
1can pinto beansdrained and rinsed
2cups water
2Tbsp olive oil

Bison Marinade

2Tbsp chili powder
1Tbsp ground cumin
2.5tsp garlic powder
2.5tsp Kosher salt
1tsp paprika
.5tsp black pepper
1/4cup hot saucewe use Louisiana hot sauce
2 chipotle peppers with adobo sauceminced

Instructions

Mix together all of the spices for the bison marinade. Massage the spices into the meat in a bowl or baking dish.
Working slowly, add the hot sauce to the bison meat and massage until it is fully incorporated.
Add the minced chipotle peppers with adobo sauce to the bison and massage until evenly incorporated.
Use a large, heavy bottomed stock pot to heat the olive oil on medium heat.
Add the chopped onions and cook until turning translucent and beginning to caramelize on the bottom of the pot.
Now add the marinated bison meat to the onions and cook, stirring constantly, until the meat is brown and cooked through.
Once the meat is cooked, add in the tomatoes, and cook to incorporate with the meat for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Once the tomatoes are incorporated, add the water and beans.
Lower the temperature and let the chili simmer for approximately 30 minutes, until it thickens.
Taste and adjust seasonings as needed prior to serving.
Garnish with your favorite toppings. We like cheddar cheese, sour cream, and sliced green onions, but the chili just as tasty on it's own!

Recipe Notes

Did you know that lots of people mistake bison for buffalo? Don't make the mistake of calling this recipe "buffalo chili." The American bison is a different species than buffalo, which are found in Africa and Asia. So, when you are ordering a "buffalo burger" or other popular dishes, you are actually eating bison. The beautiful animals that we associate with the American West are part of their own species. Impress your friends with this new knowledge next time someone orders "buffalo" at a restaurant. Of course, it is always called bison at Tocabe.