BISON CHILI WITH HOMINY. Weeknight Cooking.

Bison Chili with Hominy

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  • Level: Easy
  • Total: 40 min
  • Active: 25 min
  • Yield: 4 servings
Ground bison, which is a leaner alternative to ground beef, is the star of this flavorful and healthful chili. Packed with smoky fire roasted tomatoes, a blend of spices, poblano peppers and hominy, this chili is finished with a dollop of whipped cottage cheese for a creamy tang and an extra pop of protein.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the red onion, reserving 1/4 cup for topping. Add the poblanos and cilantro stems; cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the tomato paste, chili powder and cumin. Cook, stirring to coat the vegetables, until the mixture is brick red, 1 to 2 minutes.
  2. Add the bison, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper to the pot. Cook, stirring to break up the meat, until no longer pink, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the hominy and its liquid, the diced tomatoes, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 cup water. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer until thickened, 15 to 20 minutes. Taste and season with salt and chili powder, if needed. If the chili is too thick, add a few tablespoons water.
  3. Divide the chili among bowls. Top with a dollop of the whipped cottage cheese and the reserved chopped red onion and cilantro leaves.