Healthy Bison Chili

Ingredients for 5 servings:

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 1/2 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1/2 cup onion, diced
• 1 green bell pepper, diced
• 1 1/2 lb 95% lean ground bison (or choice of lean 95% protein or veggie protein)
  • PRO-TIP: take a protein veggie patty, chop it up in a skillet and use it like you would ground meat.
• Seasonings
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 2 teaspoons dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • pinch of sea salt & pepper
• 2 cups unsalted beef stock (or broth)
• 5 heaping tablespoons tomato paste (OR 2/3 cup tomato sauce)
• sea salt & pepper to taste
• garnish
  • jalapeno
  • cilantro

STEPS

1. Set a nonstick skillet on medium heat.  Once hot, toss in oil, garlic, onion and bell pepper.  Cook until the onions are softer and brown and slightly translucent.
2. Add the meat to the skillet and chop it up as it cooks.  As the meat continues to cook, add the seasonings.  And continue cooking.
3. Pour in beef stock and tomato paste and fold everything together.  Reduce the heat to a light simmer, then cover and cook for at least 25 minutes, then allow it to slightly cool off the heat  to thicken.
4. Garnish and enjoy with your choice of rice, sweet potato, cauliflower mash or plantain!