Buffalo and Black Bean Chili

Nov 03, 2021Melissa Crawford
Share

Embrace the changing seasons with our slow-braised Buffalo & Black Bean Chili—a hearty dish perfect for your Dutch oven. As Autumn's days grow colder, warm up with this past champion at the Jackson Hole High Noon Chili Cook Off, featuring a winning blend of smoky chilies, earthy black beans, and ground buffalo meat.

What makes this chili exceptional is its unmatched depth of flavor, and we're taking it to the next level. Elevate the experience by incorporating ground game meat. The rich, earthy undertones of the game meat seamlessly blend with the boldness of the ground buffalo, creating a symphony of savory delights that capture the essence of fall.

 

 

 

Buffalo and Black Bean Chili

Jackson Hole Buffalo Meat Co

Servings

4

Prep Time

20 minutes

Cook Time

5 hours

Cuisine

American

Category

Buffalo

Picture your kitchen filled with the enticing aroma as the chili simmers, promising not just warmth but a culinary journey. Each spoonful unveils layers of taste, reflecting the care and creativity poured into this recipe. So, let your Dutch oven work its magic, and indulge in the heartiness of our slow-braised Buffalo & Black Bean Chili—a comforting and award-winning dish that turns chilly evenings into flavorful celebrations.

Buffalo and Black Bean Chili

Ingredients

  • 1 pound Buffalo Stew Meat

  • 1 Tbsp. kosher salt

  • 1 Tbsp. unsalted butter or veg. oil

  • 1 large onion, diced

  • 5 cloves garlic, minced

  • 2 Tbsp. dried/ground pasilla chili

  • 1 Tbsp. dried/ground smoked paprika/pimentón

  • 1 tsp. dried/ground chipotle chili

  • 1 Tbsp ground cumin

  • 2 tsp. ground black pepper

  • 14.5 oz can of fire roasted tomatoes, diced

  • 1/4 cup molasses

  • 1 Tbsp. cocoa powder

  • 2 cups water

  • 29 oz. can of black beans, rinsed and drained

  • 1/2 Tbsp salt or to taste to finish

Directions

  1. Thaw 1# package of JHBMCo. Buffalo Stew Meat and liberally season with 1 Tbsp kosher salt.

  2. Preheat Dutch oven on med/high heat.
  3. Add butter (or vegetable oil), then add the seasoned buffalo chunks.
  4. Aggressively brown the meat on all sides.
  5. Add onions and brown.
  6. Add garlic and the dried spices and cook for approximately 1 minute while slowly stirring to bloom the spices.
  7. Add the fire roasted tomatoes and their juice, along with the water, molasses and cocoa powder.

  8. Turn heat to low, cover and slowly simmer for 3 to 4 hours until the meat is fork tender and starting to fall apart.

  9. Add the drained black beans
  10. and return to the low heat and cook for 1 more hour.
  11. Adjust with salt to taste
  12. Enjoy with the usual suspects of grated cheddar, minced onion and lots of tortilla chips for dipping!

More recipes

Buffalo & Wild Boar Meatloaf - Jackson Hole Buffalo Meat
Buffalo & Wild Boar Meatloaf
Crock Pot Buffalo Stew - Jackson Hole Buffalo Meat
Crock Pot Buffalo Stew