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Bison and Bean Chili with Polenta

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2 hrs 30 min

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  • Top Sirloin Steaks (4 x 6 oz steaks)
  • Filet Mignons (2 x 6 oz steaks)
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Ingredients

  • 3 tbsp olive oil

  • 1 lb ButcherBox Ground Bison

    or or ButcherBox Ground Turkey

  • 1 large yellow onion, finely chopped 

  • 5 cloves garlic, finely chopped or grated 

  • 1/4 cup brown sugar 

  • 1 tbsp ground cumin

  • 2 tsp ground coriander

  • 2 tsp ground chili flakes 

  • 2 tsp black pepper 

  • 1 14.5 oz. can of diced tomatoes

  • 2 cups beef or chicken stock

  • 2 15 oz. canswhite beans, drained

  • 12 oz green beans, stems trimmed and chopped

Optional

  • 4 cups warm polenta, for serving

  • 1/2 cup crumbled salty cheese such as feta or cotija

  • 1/2 cup thinly sliced scallions

Step By Step

Instructions

1
Heat the olive oil in a Dutch oven or other large pot over medium. Lift the pot from side to side to coat the bottom evenly with oil; once hot, add the ground bison and sauté, making sure to break up the bison into small pieces, until browned, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a plate to rest. 
2
Add the onion and garlic; and cook until slightly softened, about 3 minutes. Then stir in the sugar and spices and cook for another 2 minutes. Add the tomato, stock and bison back to the pot. Bring to a simmer and cook, covered, until the meat is tender, about 1 hour. 
3
Stir in the white beans and green beans and cook, covered for about 15–20 minutes longer. 
4
Serve with the *optional* warm polenta in a wide bowl with the bison and bean chili spooned over the top. Garnish with the crumbled cheese and scallions.

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