Smokey Beef And Buffalo Chili With Black Beans

Name: Smokey Beef And Buffalo Chili With Black Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 TBS butter; Splash of olive oil; 1 1/2 lbs. sirloin, cubed; 1 lb. ground buffalo; 1 green bell pepper, chopped; 1 Vidalia or other large yellow onion, chopped; 6 garlic cloves, minced; 4 serrano peppers, minced, WITH seeds (substitute Thai or jalapeno peppers, if necessary); 1/2 cup red wine; 1 1/2 cups water; 12 oz. beef stock (or 1 10-oz can beef broth); 1 14-oz can stewed tomatoes; 1 8-oz can tomato sauce; 2 TBS tomato paste; 1 can black beans, drained; 4 TBS chili powder; 1 tsp ground cumin; 2 tsps dried oregano; 1/4 tsp ground coriander; 1 TBS SMOKED paprika (substitute sweet paprika, if necessary); 1 tsp sugar; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper; 2 bay leaves; Dash of cinnamon

Servings: persons

1 TBS butter
Splash of olive oil
1 1/2 lbs. sirloin, cubed
1 lb. ground buffalo
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 Vidalia or other large yellow onion, chopped
6 garlic cloves, minced
4 serrano peppers, minced, WITH seeds (substitute Thai or jalapeno peppers, if necessary)
1/2 cup red wine
1 1/2 cups water
12 oz. beef stock (or 1 10-oz can beef broth)
1 14-oz can stewed tomatoes
1 8-oz can tomato sauce
2 TBS tomato paste
1 can black beans, drained
4 TBS chili powder
1 tsp ground cumin
2 tsps dried oregano
1/4 tsp ground coriander
1 TBS SMOKED paprika (substitute sweet paprika, if necessary)
1 tsp sugar
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
2 bay leaves
Dash of cinnamon

1
In a large dutch oven or other big pot, melt butter over medium heat and brown the cubed sirloin.
2
Drain and remove meat to a bowl.
3
Add a little olive oil to the pot.
4
Add onion, garlic, bell pepper, and serrano peppers and cook about 5 minutes.
5
Add ground buffalo and brown, breaking up meat, about 10 minutes.
6
Drain if necessary.
7
Return sirloin to pot.
8
Add all spices.
9
Add tomato paste and stir to combine.
10
Add wine, water, beef stock, stewed tomatoes, tomato sauce, and black beans and bring to a boil.
11
Reduce heat and simmer about 2 hours.
12
Remove bay leaves.
13
Serve with shredded cheddar on top.

693

kcal

Calories

Fat

105

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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 25 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 TBS butter, Splash of olive oil, 1 1/2 lbs. sirloin, cubed, 1 lb. ground buffalo, and more.

Yes, Smokey Beef And Buffalo Chili With Black Beans 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!