Healthy Bison Chili Recipe

Name: Healthy Bison Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons vegetable oil; 2 pounds lean ground bison; 3 poblano peppers, seeded and diced; 2 medium onions, diced; 6 tablespoons Mexican chili powder; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 3 cloves garlic, minced; One 14.5-ounce can whole fire-roasted tomatoes, crushed by hand; One 15.5-ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed; One 15.5-ounce can red kidney beans, drained and rinsed; One 15.5-ounce can white hominy, drained and rinsed; One 8-ounce container low-fat sour cream, optional; 1/2 cup shredded low-fat cheese, optional; 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves, optional; 1/2 medium red onion, finely chopped, optional; Lime wedges, for serving, optional; Avocado, diced, for serving, optional

Servings: persons

2 teaspoons vegetable oil
2 pounds lean ground bison
3 poblano peppers, seeded and diced
2 medium onions, diced
6 tablespoons Mexican chili powder
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
3 cloves garlic, minced
One 14.5-ounce can whole fire-roasted tomatoes, crushed by hand
One 15.5-ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed
One 15.5-ounce can red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
One 15.5-ounce can white hominy, drained and rinsed
One 8-ounce container low-fat sour cream, optional
1/2 cup shredded low-fat cheese, optional
1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves, optional
1/2 medium red onion, finely chopped, optional
Lime wedges, for serving, optional
Avocado, diced, for serving, optional

1
Heat 1 teaspoon of the oil in a large soup pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
2
When the oil shimmers, add the bison and cook until browned, taking care not to break the meat into very small pieces, about 10 minutes.
3
Transfer the bison to a plate using a slotted spoon and set aside.
4
Drain the liquid in the bottom of the pot and discard.
5
Keep the pot over medium-high heat and add the remaining 1 teaspoon oil, the poblano peppers and onions.
6
Cook until softened and beginning to brown, about 5 minutes.
7
Add the chili powder, coriander, cumin, salt, cayenne pepper and garlic.
8
Cook and stir until the spices are fragrant and toasted, 1 to 2 minutes.
9
Add the tomatoes with the juices, and bring to a simmer while scraping any browned bits off the bottom of the pan, about 2 minutes.
10
Return the bison to the pot and add the black beans, kidney beans, hominy and 4 cups water.
11
Bring to a boil, and then reduce the heat, cover and simmer until thickened, about 45 minutes.
12
Season with salt.
13
Serve with the sour cream, cheese, cilantro, onions, lime and avocados, if desired.
14
Per serving (optional garnishes not included): Calories 494; Total Fat 15.5 grams; Saturated Fat 5 grams; Protein 43 grams; Total Carbohydrate 52 grams; Sugar: 7 grams; Fiber 18 grams; Cholesterol 83 milligrams; Sodium 1031 milligrams

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* 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

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 teaspoons vegetable oil, 2 pounds lean ground bison, 3 poblano peppers, seeded and diced, 2 medium onions, diced, and more.

Yes, Healthy Bison Chili 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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Healthy Bison Chili

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Variations & substitutions

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