Bison Chili

Swap out beef with American-raised bison to make a hearty chili with deep flavor.
Bison Chili
Ancho and chipotle chiles, along with a bit of cocoa powder, give bison chili a deep, robust flavor. Jennifer McGruther
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This hearty bison chili recipe is a cold-weather favorite. Ancho and chipotle chiles, along with a bit of cocoa powder, give the chili a deep, robust flavor. It’s delicious served with chopped fresh onions, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime.

This chili cooks low and slow in the oven, but if you’d prefer, you can toss all the ingredients in a slow cooker. Just brown the meat and sauté the onion, bell peppers, and garlic first. It should be ready in about 4 hours when you set the slow cooker to high heat or about 7 when you set it to low.

Jennifer McGruther
Jennifer McGruther
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Jennifer McGruther is a nutritional therapy practitioner, herbalist, and the author of three cookbooks, including “Vibrant Botanicals.” She’s also the creator of NourishedKitchen.com, a website that celebrates traditional foodways, herbal remedies, and fermentation. She teaches workshops on natural foods and herbalism, and currently lives in the Pacific Northwest.
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