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    Bison Chili

    Bison chili recipe: a big, beefy bowl of lean ground bison, beans, and tomatoes with deep flavor and gentle prairie heat — Canadian comfort at its best.

    ⏱ 15 minPrep time
    🔥 30 minCook time
    🍽 4Servings
    🏷 DinnerCategory
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    Bison once roamed the prairies in herds so vast they shook the ground, and today they are making a proud comeback on ranches across the region. Their meat is lean, rich, and deeply flavorful — a taste of the prairie landscape itself. Cooking with bison connects a modern kitchen to the oldest food tradition of the plains.

    Chili is the perfect home for ground bison. The beans, tomatoes, and spices keep the lean meat moist while its distinctive richness carries through every spoonful. It is a big, satisfying pot of comfort with a gentle warmth — prairie-sized in every way.

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    Step by stepInstructions

    1. In a large pot over medium-high heat, brown the ground bison, breaking it up with a spoon, until no longer pink.
    2. Add the onion, bell pepper, and garlic and cook for 5 minutes until softened.
    3. Stir in the chili powder and cumin and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
    4. Add the diced tomatoes, tomato paste, beans, and beef broth, and stir to combine.
    5. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer uncovered for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thick and rich.
    6. Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve hot with your favorite toppings.

    💡 Chef tips & storage

    Bison is lean and cooks faster than beef, so do not overcook it while browning — a few minutes is plenty. A long gentle simmer builds the flavor without drying the meat out. The chili freezes well and tastes even better reheated the next day.

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    Recipe details

    Prep15 min
    Cook30 min
    Servings4
    CategoryDinner
    PublishedAugust 17, 2026
    Emily — the cook behind My Comfort Recipes

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    Hi, I'm Emily — the cook behind My Comfort Recipes. Simple, tested comfort food for real weeknights, written down the way grandma would. Pull up a chair. More about me →

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