This recipe for chili is simple, delicious, and healthy all in one. It requires only a few, affordable ingredients to make. In the past, I made it with canned tomatoes. Unfortunately, most of my experiences with different brands have been bad. Once I had a can that looked fine on the outside, but the tomatoes were coated in black mold. So now I buy tomatoes fresh because I can see what I am purchasing and because they taste so much better.
Something that makes this chili unique is bison. About a year ago, I was looking at ground meats and noticed my local store started carrying bison. It’s a delicious lean meat that is just a little bit more expensive than ground white turkey. Sometimes I prefer it to turkey because it has more flavor and is more akin to beef in taste. Personally, I cannot handle any spiciness, so there is not any added in this recipe. If heat is desired, there are spicier seasoning packets available than original. Also, jalapenos can be added to the chili during simmering or when serving for extra heat.
Chili Recipe
2 Small Onions or 1 Large
4 or 5 Cloves of Garlic
3 Large, Ripe Tomatoes
1 lb. Ground Bison (or meat of choosing)
1 Chili Original Seasoning Packet
1 Can of Pinto Beans, Drained (optional)
Seasoning Salt, Oregano, Chili Powder, Fresh Peppercorns (optional)
Take the bison out of the refrigerator and put it in a skillet before starting preparation, so that it will cook more thoroughly. After doing that, take the onion and dice it into whatever size is desirable and add it to the pan with the meat. Then take the garlic and mince it and add it to the pan as well. Now, peel and dice the tomatoes and set them aside for later. Start browning the meat and vegetables on medium heat, stirring occasionally until the meat is thoroughly cooked. After the meat is done, add the seasoning packet and stir. Then take the tomatoes and incorporate them into the mix. At this point, beans or jalapenos could be combined with the chili. I usually add a little bit more seasoning than the packet because I enjoy lots of flavor. Seasoning salt, oregano, chili powder, and freshly cracked black pepper help stretch the seasoning packet and make the chili more delicious. Plus, these are nice seasonings to have on hand. After adding everything desired into the chili, let it simmer for at least 10 minutes before eating to allow the flavors to mingle. Serve with sour cream, Frito’s, jalapenos, cheese, or guacamole.