Hearty Bison Chili
Ingredients
- 2 tbso vegetable oil
- 1 onion finely chopped
- 1 red pepper finely chopped
- 1 yellow pepper finely chopped
- 2 habanero peppers seeded and minced
- 1 lb ground bison
- 4 cloves garlic grated
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp cumin
- 4 tbsp tomato paste
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1/2 cup beer preferably IPA
- 32 oz pinto beans drained and rinsed
- 28 oz crushed tomatoes
- salt and pepper to taste
- sour cream for garnish
- shredded cheddar cheese for garnish
- green onions for garnish
- pickled jalenpeno for garnish
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large stock pot. Add onions and cook for 1-2 minutes. Follow with adding red, yellow and habanero peppers. Cook until soft.
- Add bison to pot. Break up meat with a wooden spoon. Brown on all sides until cooked, about 10 minutes. Add garlic and cook for another minute.
- Stir in chili powder, paprika, cumin, tomato paste, and brown sugar. Add beef broth, beer, beans and crushed tomatoes. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and let simmer for 2 hours. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve warm with desired garnishes.