Tuesday November 23rd, 2010

MIDWEST BISON CHILI W/ NORTHERN WHITE BEANS & TURKEY BACON

Midwest Bison Chili w/ Northern White beans & turkey bacon:

2 lbs. of fresh ground bison meat

1 large onion, coarsely chopped

2 medium garlic cloves, chopped

1/2 Tbsp. ground hot chile

2 1/2 Tbsp. ground mild red chile pepper

1 1/2 Tbsp. ground cumin

1 1/2 tsp. salt

1 1/2 cups water

1 (15 oz.) can of tomato sauce

1 (28 oz.) can of peeled, whole tomatoes

2 (16 oz.) cans of Northern White beans, drained (sub chili or black beans if preferred)

1/2 package of turkey bacon, cooked and chopped

HOW:

Add the bison, onions and garlic to a large pot. Break up any lumps with a fork and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the meat is browned. Stir in the chile, half of the cumin, and the salt until thoroughly blended. Add the water, tomato sauce, and tomatoes, mashing with a fork.

Bring the mixture to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer, uncovered, for about 90 minutes, stirring the chili occasionally. Taste and adjust seasoning, adding the remaining cumin if preferred. Stir in beans and simmer, uncovered, 30 minutes longer. Top with chopped turkey bacon.

NUTRIENTS:

per serving: 378 calories

64 g. protein

31 g. carbs

10 g. fat

12 g. fiber

2 g. fat