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    Slow Cooker Bison Chili

    Published: Apr 21, 2019 · Modified: Sep 13, 2021 by Audrey · This post may contain affiliate links

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    This slow cooker bison chili is just so comforting. Best of all it can easily be made in your slow cooker!

    This slow cooker bison chili recipe is something I always make when my husband requests “something different.” Does anyone else ever get that request from their family?

    I find that using bison in my meals is a great way to mix things up. Plus, I love that bison is sustainable and very lean.

    Why cook with bison?

    I love making chili with ground bison. One reason why I love this recipe is because bison is considered to be a great healthy choice for lean meat since most bison are free range and grass fed. Although sometimes bison can taste kind of gamey, the flavors go really well together in the chili.

    Chili is one of the best things you can make with ground bison meat. Now, I actually prefer to make chili with ground bison instead of ground beef. If I ever catch ground bison on sale, I always buy a few packs for my freezer.

    What should I serve with this chili?

    Sometimes when I make this slow cooker bison chili, I serve it with oyster crackers, shredded cheddar, and sour cream but corn bread, saltines, or a bread bowl would also make a great side. It is a great filling meal.

    Do I have to brown the bison beforehand?

    Yes, I recommend that you brown the bison beforehand. Even though bison is very lean, it will have a weird texture if you don’t brown it prior to putting it in the crockpot.

    What ingredients do I need to make this chili recipe?

    To make this crockpot bison chili, you will need:

    • Olive oil
    • Ground bison meat
    • White onion
    • Red bell pepper
    • Canned kidney beans
    • Canned Cannellini beans
    • Canned tomato sauce
    • White sugar
    • Garlic powder
    • Cumin
    • Onion powder
    • Chili powder
    • Water
    • Salt and pepper

    How long should I cook this recipe for?

    This recipe should cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours. If you need to leave it cooking past 8 hours, you can. Chili recipes do great in the crockpot on low for long periods of time, just add a little bit more liquid if you need to cook it longer than 8 hours.

    Slow Cooker Bison Chili

    Slow Cooker Bison Chili

    Audrey
    This slow cooker bison chili is just so comforting. Best of all it can easily be made in your slow cooker!
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    Prep Time 20 mins
    Cook Time 6 hrs
    Total Time 6 hrs 20 mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American
    Servings 6 servings

    Equipment

    • Crockpot

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 tablespoon olive oil
    • 1 pound ground bison meat
    • 1 small white onion finely chopped
    • 1 red bell pepper finely chopped
    • 2 cans kidney beans rinsed and drained
    • 1 can cannellini beans rinsed and drained
    • 1 can tomato sauce (15 oz)
    • ½ teaspoon white sugar
    • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
    • ½ teaspoon cumin
    • 1 teaspoon onion powder
    • 2 tablespoon chili powder
    • ½ cup water or more depending on what size slow cooker you are using
    • salt and pepper to taste

    Optional Garnishes

    • sour cream
    • chopped green onions
    • shredded cheddar cheese
    • oyster crackers or saltines

    Instructions
     

    • Begin by browning the ground bison in a large frying pan.
    • Drain any fat from the meat and then add the meat to your crockpot.
    • Drain the water from the cans of beans and rinse. Add the beans to your crockpot too.
    • Add the remaining ingredients and then stir well.
    • Cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours.
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