If you are looking for a great chili to bring to your next chili cook-off or football game, then try this recipe and let the compliments roll in. Even better the second (or third) day - if there’s leftovers. (Makes 10 servings)
INGREDIENTS:
PREPARATION:
1) Mix all dry spices together.
2) In heavy stew pot, over medium high heat, heat olive oil.
3) Add Wild Idea bison meat, crumbling into small pieces. Lightly brown, stirring constantly for 4 minutes.
4) Add onion, garlic and seasonings. Continue to brown, stirring occasionally for 10 minutes.
5) Add remaining ingredients and bring to a full boil. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for ½ to 1 hour, or until desired thickness is achieved.
Adjust seasoning to taste. Garnish with fresh lime or lemon wedges, fresh chopped cilantro, sour cream, or grated cheddar cheese. Serve with Cheesy Jalapeño Corn Bread, recipe included with purchase, upon request.
Steve – Thank you for the comment and feed back. May I use your comment in my cookbook? You can reach me at jill@wildideabuffalo.com . Thanks again!
Making this chili for the second time. Comments from family and friends were the best chili they have ever tasted
What Chili Powder do you recommend? The one I have is more the Indian chili powder so sweeter not spicy – any suggestions?
Emily, A favorite of mine is Ancho chili powder, although others will work fine too.
I MADE CHILI LAST NIGHT, WISH I HAD SEEN THIS RECIPE FIRST.
WILL TRY NEXT TIME. LOOKS YUMMO
I have to say i make a great Chili, but this recipe is far better then mine!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! LOVED IT :)
Can this be frozen? Sounds delicious
I made this exactly as it is written. The flavor of this chili is complex and enjoyable~! Thank you for this recipe! Unfortunately, I couldn’t find the Butter Beans in our New England area grocery store, so I had to add an extra can of black beans or dark red kidney beans, but that substitution seemed to be fine. I froze the cooked chili ( don’t scorch or over-cook it )and took it with us a few days later when we went camping in the mountains of northeastern Vermont. It is honestly the best chili recipe I’ve ever used,( aside from my Mom’s chili recipe, of course )!
I agree, this is the best chili recipe ever! Made it several times last year, and am happy it’s the time for chili once again!
I’ve made this twice – it’s fantastic. Ancho chili powder is perfect. I used only one cup of water, and subbed 1/2 cup of coffee and 1/2 cup of beer for the other. It’s become my go-to chili recipe. My only wish is for nutrition information – is it available (as-written, of course)?
Made this chili this week and it also was delicious. Many of the ingredients are in my chili recipe, so I was delighted with this one. Excellent flavor!
Nanc
Can the Chile be done in a crock pot?
Thanks,
Roger
This is the umpteenth time I’ve made this chili recipe, comes out fantastic every time. Making it tonight with ground moose meat. ’Tis the season here in Maine. Thank you, Jill!
I have never, ever made Chili, from a recipe, in my life! However, I am going to give this one a go. Whittling it down to 1/2 of the recipe, I will use only kidney and pinto beans and may substitute beer, for the water. I’ll let you know how it turns out.
First snow! Temps in teens! Good day to make a hearty chili! I halved the recipe and had to adjust to the pantry’s offerings but it worked. I did it in my old cast iron on the stovetop too. And my lifelong habit is to saute the garlic and onion before the meat. I LOVE the idea of combining all the spices together first and then adding them to the pot. It’s a lovely spice combination (though I have to forego cayenne so mine is milder).
Since I’m on Weight Watchers, I figured out the points afterward. The beans are mostly zero points, as are the tomatoes. It’s just the meat and oil that adds up. If you’re careful which white bean you use (no great northern), this will be 3-4 points per cup! GREAT!
Thanks, Jill!
This was so delicious! Since I prepared my spice combination ahead of time, this recipe was quick to put together for dinner. This was the first recipe I have used from Wild Idea so I wanted to give you kudos for such a wonderful combo of spices in this great chili.
Came across this recipe in Pinterest and been in love with your blog ever since.. I tried it today with whatever I could get a hold of and it was super yummy!!! Thank you
Regards
Ross Alisha
Thanks for sharing such a healthy recipe! Have a great day!
Regards
rose martine
JUST defrosted the packaged 4 Bean Chili I bought probably 2 years or so ago. All I have to say is WOW!!! Tastes like it was made FRESH. I look forward to my next purchase, maybe a Quarter . . .
Steve
February 26, 2016
I made this Chili and it is fantastic. The best chili I have ever had. I would highly recommend giving this recipe a try!