BACON-BISON CHILI

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I developed this bison chili recipe together with my dad one afternoon when we realized we weren't thrilled with any of the chili recipes we had tried before. This is a sweet and sour recipe with a mild finish, so it's tasty for kids as well as adults. With all the beans and tomatoes, it's a pretty forgiving dish. This is a time-intensive recipe, but it yields a lot of food, so plan for leftovers. Serve with Greek yogurt on top or over a baked potato.

Provided by Kat R

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Chili Recipes     Pork Chili Recipes

Time 2h2m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 pounds thick-cut bacon, chopped into small pieces
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound ground buffalo, or more to taste
3 tablespoons white vinegar
3 onions, finely sliced
2 (28 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes
4 (10 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with green chile peppers
3 cloves garlic, or more to taste
5 (15 ounce) cans pinto beans, drained and rinsed
2 tablespoons red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon dried sage
1 ½ teaspoons fennel seeds
1 teaspoon ground cumin

Steps:

  • Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until crispy, about 7 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels; retain grease in the skillet.
  • Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add ground buffalo and vinegar. Cook and stir until browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Add the bacon.
  • Put onions in the skillet with the reserved bacon grease. Cook patiently over medium-low heat until deeply browned, 20 to 30 minutes.
  • Stir crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, and garlic cloves into the pot with the buffalo and bacon. Add the browned onions, pinto beans, red pepper flakes, salt, sage, fennel seeds, and cumin. Stir regularly over low heat until flavors have combined, about 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 424.4 calories, Carbohydrate 47 g, Cholesterol 41.8 mg, Fat 15.4 g, Fiber 13.1 g, Protein 27.9 g, SaturatedFat 4.3 g, Sodium 2240.9 mg, Sugar 2.9 g

Bontle Rametsi
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I can't wait to try this chili!


Joseph Olalekan
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This chili is perfect for a cold winter day.


Rinthujan Rinthujan
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I made this chili for a party, and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it!


MyLatter Days
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This chili is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. The flavor is amazing.


Devraj Banik
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I'm not a big fan of bison, but this chili was still very good. The bacon and beans added a lot of flavor.


aundrea baker
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This chili was easy to make and very flavorful. I will definitely be making it again.


marwat
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5 stars!


Salman Faisal
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This chili is a keeper!


GILEK EVENTS
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I'll definitely be making this again.


Oswald Amanquah
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Delicious!


Ianoh Mras
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This chili is amazing! I've made it several times now, and it's always a hit. Thank you for sharing this recipe!


Gamer BoerVrou
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This chili was a little too spicy for me, but my husband loved it. I'll definitely make it again, but I'll use less chili powder next time.


Osei Yeboah
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I love that this chili is made with bacon and bison. It gives it a unique flavor that I've never had before.


Hailey darkness
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This chili is so easy to make, and it's perfect for a weeknight meal. I always have the ingredients on hand.


Ifeanyi Michael
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I used ground beef instead of bison, and it was still delicious. I also added a can of diced tomatoes, which gave it a nice tang.


Brittany Broxton
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This chili was a hit with my family! The bacon and bison added a delicious smoky flavor, and the beans and vegetables made it hearty and filling.