Buffalo Bill Chili

Serves 6 to 8
Time 1 hr 10 min

Using buffalo meat in chili reminds us that this is the quintessential food of the American West. For today's cook, buffalo is leaner than beef and provides a robust flavor that stands up well to the spices and chilies in this rustic chili. For variety, mix and match your favorite beans to enhance the appearance, or add another layer of flavor by substituting dark Mexican beer, such as Negra Modelo, for the beef stock.

Special Diets:

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Ingredients

    1 tablespooncanola oil
    2 poundsground buffalo meat
    1/2 mediumonion, chopped
    1red bell pepper, chopped
    1green bell pepper, chopped
    1Poblano or Anaheim pepper, seeded and chopped (optional; Anaheim is less spicy)
    1jalapeño pepper, seeded and chopped
    2 clovesgarlic, finely chopped
    1/4 teaspoonground cumin
    1/2 teaspoondried oregano
    1/4 teaspoonground coriander
    1 tablespoonancho chile powder
    1/4 teaspoonfine sea salt
    1/4 teaspoonground black pepper
    1 can (14.5-ounce)crushed fire-roasted tomatoes
    2/3 cuplow-sodium beef broth
    1 1/2 teaspoonsbrown sugar
    1 tablespoonWorcestershire sauce
    1 can (7-ounce)chipotle sauce or 2 tablespoons adobo sauce from a can of chipotles in adobo
    1bay leaf
    1 can (15-ounce)black beans, drained and rinsed
    1 can (15-ounce)red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
    3green onions, sliced, for garnish
    Chopped cilantro, for garnish

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Method

In a medium sized pot with a lid, heat oil over medium heat and add ground buffalo.


Brown meat, breaking large chunks into smaller ones.


Cook for about 5 minutes or until all meat is browned.


Remove from pot and discard excess fat, leaving about 1 tablespoon in the pot.


Bring back to medium heat, add onion, red bell pepper, green bell pepper and poblano pepper (if using) and cook over medium heat for about 5 minutes, scraping bottom from time to time to get all the browned bits of meat folded in with the vegetables.


Add jalapeño and cook for another 3 minutes stirring from time to time.


Add garlic, cook for another minute and then add cumin, oregano, coriander, salt and pepper.


Let spices cook until fragrant, stirring constantly, about 1 more minute.


Return browned meat to the pot.


Stir in tomatoes and beef broth, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, adobo sauce and bay leaf. Stir and bring to a boil.


Once boiling, taste sauce and adjust salt and pepper to taste.


Lower heat to a slow simmer, cover with a lid and cook for about 30 minutes.


Add beans and continue simmering, covered, for another 10 minutes or until beans are warmed through.


Serve in bowls and garnish with chopped cilantro and green onions.


Recipe Variation 
To add a smoky depth of flavor, you can roast the Poblano or Anaheim pepper before adding. Using tongs, hold the pepper over a high heat gas flame, charring all over for about five minutes. You want the pepper skin to have a very dark color on all sides. When done, place in an airtight container and let stand for about five minutes. Using plastic gloves to protect your fingers, rub the skin off and discard. Open the pepper and remove veins and seeds and discard the top or stem. Chop and add to recipe along with the jalapeno pepper.

Nutritional Info

Serving Size

Calories

340

Total Fat

7g

Saturated Fat

2g

Cholesterol

55mg

Sodium

900mg

Total Carbohydrate

35g

Dietary Fiber

10g

Total Sugars

4g

Protein

35g

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