Bison Chili

Prep: 20 minutes
Cook: 70 minutes

Ingredients:
1 pound ground bison
1 medium onion, chopped
2 14 1/2-ounce cans diced tomatoes
1 15- to 16-ounce can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup water
2 to 3 teaspoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 cup snipped fresh cilantro
Toppers, such as shredded cheddar cheese, sliced fresh or pickled jalapeno peppers, and/or dairy sour cream (optional).

Directions:
1. In a large skillet cook and stir bison and onion over medium heat until bison is browned and onion is tender. Stir in undrained tomatoes, beans, water, chili powder, salt, cumin, and pepper. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.

2. Stir in cilantro. Cover and cook 10 minutes more. If desired, add toppers to each serving. Makes 4 to 6 servings.

Nutrition Facts (per serving):
281 calories, 3 (g) total fat (1 (g) saturated fat), 70 (mg) cholesterol, 1047 (mg) sodium, 31 (g) carbohydrates, 7 (g) dietary fiber, 33 (g) protein.

Daily Values:
14% vitamin A, 48% vitamin C, 13% calcium, 30% iron.

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