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Hearty Bison Chocolate Chili

Hearty Bison Chocolate Chili in white chili bowl with chopped tomato and avocado in background.

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This quick and easy Hearty Bison ChocolateChili is robust with full-bodied flavor from red chili rounded out with hints of cinnamon and chocolate.

Ingredients

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For the Chili:

  • 20 ounces Ground Bison Meat (1 1/4 pounds)
  • 1 Large Sweet Onion, diced (about 2 cups)
  • 2 teaspoons Olive Oil
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Kosher Salt
  • 1 Can Mild Hatch Chilies or Ortega Chilies
  • 2 Cans (15 oz) Diced Fire Roasted Tomatoes
  • 1 Can Cannellini Beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 Can Kidney Beans, drained and rinsed
  • 23 cups Chicken Stock or Broth

For the Spice Mixture:

  • 2 Tablespoons Chili Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Chipotle Powder
  • 3 teaspoon Cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 3 teaspoon Cocoa Powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon Cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon Coriander

To Thicken Chili:

  • 6 Tablespoons Masa Harina or Corn Flour

Instructions

  1. Heat a large pot or dutch oven over medium heat.  Add two teaspoons of olive oil and saute the onion, until translucent and golden. 
  2. Once the onion begins to soften, push to one side of the pan and add the ground bison.  When the meat is browned and no longer pink, season with 1 teaspoon of salt.
  3. In a small bowl, combine all the spices except the salt.
  4. Once the ground bison is cooked, strain it to remove any fats and return it back to the pot.  Add the tomatoes, hatch chilies.
  5. Stir in the spice mixture and continue to cook over medium-low heat.  Once the mixture begins to simmer add two cups of chicken stock and bring back up to a boil.
  6. Cover, and lower the heat to simmer.  Continue cooking for 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to come together. 
  7. Remove the lid and add the beans, mix together and cook for another 10 minutes. 
  8. Meanwhile, mix the masa harina with 1/4 cup of water or broth.  Mix into a smooth paste.   If your mixture is too dry, add a couple more tablespoons of water.  You should end up with a paste just thin enough to pour.
  9. Slowly pour the masa mixture into the simmering chili and mix well to combine.
  10. Allow to cook another 10-12 minutes to thicken up the chili.  Remove chili from heat and serve.

Serve with sour cream, avocado and chopped fresh tomato.

Notes

Weight Watchers and Waist Watchers

  • This recipe will make 5 servings of 1 3/4 cups each.
  • Each serving is 5 WW Smart Points.
  • Additional points must be counted for sour cream and avocado.
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