How to Make Colorado Buffalo Chili - A Step-by-Step Guide

Colorado Buffalo Chili is a hearty and flavorful dish that perfectly captures the essence of the American West. This recipe takes the classic chili con carne and gives it a unique twist by using lean and tender buffalo meat. The result is a rich and satisfying chili that is sure to become a favorite in your repertoire of comfort food recipes.

Buffalo meat, also known as bison, is a lean and protein-rich alternative to beef that is popular in the Western United States. It is lower in f...

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground buffalo
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
  • 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chiles
  • 1 (10.75 ounce) can tomato soup
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can kidney beans, drained
  • 1 (15 ounce) can chili beans, drained
  • ½ medium onion, chopped
  • ½ teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 Anaheim chile pepper, chopped
  • 1 poblano chile pepper, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 8 hrs 10 mins
  • Total Time: 8 hrs 40 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Brown the buffalo in a skillet over medium heat; season with 1/2 teaspoon cumin and 1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste. Drain excess grease.
  • Combine the buffalo, tomatoes with green chiles, tomato soup, kidney beans, chili beans, onion, garlic, Anaheim chile pepper, poblano chile pepper, chili powder, red pepper flakes, 1 1/2 teaspoons cumin, 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper in a slow cooker. Cover and cook on Low overnight or 8 hours.
  • Nutrition

    219 cal.

    • Total Fat: 3g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 39mg
    • Sodium: 726mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 30g
    • Dietary Fiber: 10g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 22g
    • Vitamin C: 31mg
    • Calcium: 77mg
    • Iron: 5mg
    • Potassium: 631mg