Mountie Chili

A unique taste you will enjoy.

Ingredients

  • 1 lbs (454 grams) ground lean bison
  • 1 cup (250 ml) or one large chopped onion
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup (250ml) chopped bell pepper
  • 2-3 tbsp (30-45 ml) chili powder
  • 2 tsp (10 ml) cocoa powder
  • 2 tsp (10 ml) of salt
  • 1 tsp (5 ml) dried leaf oregano, crushed
  • 1 tsp (5 ml) ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp (5 ml) ground cumin
  • ½ tsp (2 ml) ground black pepper
  • ¼ tsp (1ml) ground allspice
  • 2 large diced tomatoes
  • 16 oz. can (470 m) of tomato sauce
  • 15 oz. (430 grams) pre-cooked pinto beans
  • 15 oz. (430 grams) pre-cooked white or black beans
  • 1-cup (250 ml) water
  • 7 oz. (210 ml) or one small diced green chili

Condiments: shredded cheese, chopped green onion, sliced black olives, sour cream, cooked tortilla chips

Method

  1. Coat the surface of large pan with non-stick cooking spray or oil. Sauté bison for 3 minutes; stirring to crumble. 
  2. Add onion and garlic, saute 5 additional minutes. 
  3. Mix in bell pepper, chili powder, coca powder, salt, oregano, cinnamon, cumin, black pepper, allspice and cook 2 minutes. 
  4. Add tomatoes, tomato sauce, beans, water and chili. Stir to blend and simmer for 45-60 minutes. 
  5. Serve with condiments if desired.

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