Florida Native Mexican Buffalo Chili With Monterey

Name: Florida Native Mexican Buffalo Chili With Monterey Jack Nachos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1 lb lean ground buffalo; 2 medium onions, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, crushed; 1 green chilies, seeded and finely chopped or (6 ounce) can green chilies; 2 tablespoons chili powder; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 2 bay leaves; 2 tablespoons tomato puree (paste); 3 3/4 cups beef stock; 2 (15 ounce) cans pinto beans, drained and rinsed; 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves; sea salt; fresh ground black pepper; TOPPING; 1 (9 ounce) bag blue corn tortilla chips, lightly crushed; 2 cups monterey jack cheese, grated; SUBSTITUTION; 2 cups cheddar cheese, instead of monterey jack if you prefer; 2 (15 ounce) cans black beans (mixed, 1 each) or (15 ounce) cans red beans, for the pinto beans (mixed, 1 each); 1 lb lean ground beef, for the lean ground buffalo

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 lb lean ground buffalo
2 medium onions, chopped
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 green chilies, seeded and finely chopped or (6 ounce) can green chilies
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
2 bay leaves
2 tablespoons tomato puree (paste)
3 3/4 cups beef stock
2 (15 ounce) cans pinto beans, drained and rinsed
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves
sea salt
fresh ground black pepper
TOPPING
1 (9 ounce) bag blue corn tortilla chips, lightly crushed
2 cups monterey jack cheese, grated
SUBSTITUTION
2 cups cheddar cheese, instead of monterey jack if you prefer
2 (15 ounce) cans black beans (mixed, 1 each) or (15 ounce) cans red beans, for the pinto beans (mixed, 1 each)
1 lb lean ground beef, for the lean ground buffalo

1
Heat oil in large pan over a medium heat and cook ground buffalo until very lightly browned. (Buffalo cooks faster than beef and has less fat, be careful not to overcook).
2
Reduce the heat and add onions, garlic and chilies. Cook for 4-5 minutes, or until peppers and onions are tender.
3
Add the chili powder and ground cumin, and cook 2 minutes more. Stir in the bay leaves, tomato puree, and beef stock. Bring to a boil.
4
Reduce heat and cover the pan. Simmer for about 45 minutes.
5
Put a quarter of the beans into a bowl and mash with a potato masher. Stir these into the soup to thicken it slightly.
6
Add the remaining beans and simmer for about 5 minutes. Season and stir in the chopped cilantro leaves.
7
Remove the bay leaves before serving.
8
To serve, ladle the soup into warmed bowls and spoon tortilla chips on top. Pile grated chees over the tortilla chips and serve.

1105

kcal

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 1 lb lean ground buffalo, 2 medium onions, chopped, 2 garlic cloves, crushed, and more.

Yes, Florida Native Mexican Buffalo Chili With Monterey Jack Nachos falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Florida Native Mexican Buffalo Chili With Monterey Jack Nachos

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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