Bison Chili

{ Bison Chili }

What You Need:

3 Tablespoons EVOO

12 oz ground bison

1 steak filet

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1 small onion, finely chopped

2 garlic cloves, mashed

1 tablespoon ground cumin

1 tablespoon chili powder

1 tablespoon pure ancho chili powder

1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes

1 cup canned diced San Marzano tomatoes

1 (15 oz) can white beans, rinsed and drained

1/2 cup Chicken Stock

1 (1-inch square) piece 70% dark chocolate

1 teaspoon dried oregano

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano 

Directions:

In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the ground bison and cut up steak, and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, to brown the meat, 3-5 minutes. Add the onion and saute for 2 minutes. Add the garlic and continue cooking another 2 minutes while stirring. Add the cumin, chili powder, ancho chili powder, and red pepper flakes. Stir and cook for another minute. Add the tomatoes, beans, and Chicken Stock. (At this point we added everything to a crock pot on Low heat) 

Add the chocolate, dried oregano, paprika, cinnamon, and salt. 

Stir occasionally in crock pot over low heat. When ready to serve, add fresh oregano. 

**We also added a bit more salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes for heat**