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Bison Chili

Bison Chili

Lunch/Supper Crediting for Ages 3-5

Total Time

30 minutes

Serving Size

¾ cup

Servings

10

recipe component - meat vegetable

Components

Meats/Meat Alternates, Vegetables

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs ground bison
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 2 (15oz) cans tomato sauce
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ¼ tsp cumin
  • 2 tsp chili powder
  • ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1 ½ cups kidney beans, cooked, drained

Directions

  1. In a large skillet, over medium-high heat, cook ground bison and onions until meat is brown and onions are translucent.
  2. Drain any excess fat.
  3. Add tomato sauce, spices and beans.
  4. Let simmer on low for at least 20 minutes. Final internal cook temperature should be at least 160°F as measured with a food thermometer before serving.

¾ cup provides 2 ¾ oz eq. meats/meat alternates and ⅜ cup vegetables 

Alternate crediting: ¾ cup provides 2 ¼ oz eq. meats/meat alternates, ¼ cup vegetables and ¼ cup second vegetables