Guest Bloggers: Michelle & Steve with Bison Sweet Potato Chili

My dear friends, Michelle and Steve, are amazing cooks.  They've made fajitas that make even the best Mexican restaurants envious - among other incredible dishes - and I always look forward to dinner at their apartment.  That's why I'm thrilled they fully documented their most recent kitchen adventure:  Bison Sweet Potato Chili.  While I haven't tried this recipe, the ingredients list is fresh and bursting with flavor.  I'm sure this chili would be perfect on a crisp Sunday afternoon watching football. 

P.S.  The good news is that this dish doesn't discriminate between the Redskins (Michelle's favorite team) or the Ravens (Steve's favorite team).  :)


Michelle & Steve being adorable.

Bison Sweet Potato Chili

1 TBS Olive Oil

1 lb Ground Bison

1 large sweet potato, peeled and cubed

1 medium onion, diced

3 scallions, diced

2 small zucchini, diced

2 small yellow squash, diced

2 garlic cloves, minced

1 jalapeno, seeded and diced (optional)

1 4 oz can green chile's

2 TBS cumin

1 TBS chili powder

1/2 TSP paprika

2 Cup tomato sauce

1 14 oz can diced tomatoes

1-2 Cup of beef broth (2 if you'd like your chili a little thinner, 1 if you prefer it thicker)

1 bell pepper (color of your choice) diced

Salt and pepper to taste

 

 

Heat olive oil in a large heavy bottomed pot (Dutch Oven or Stock Pot).  Add bison, break up with spoon and brown meat until cooked through. Once cooked off, drain fat and return meat to pot.

 

Add onions, scallions, zucchini, squash, bell peppers, and sweet potato and cook until vegetables have some color (about 10 minutes).  Season with salt and pepper and add the garlic, jalapeno and green chile's and cook for another minute or two.  Next, add cumin, paprika, and chili powder and mix through.

 

Next, add tomato sauce, diced tomatoes and beef broth and stir in.  Bring pot up to a boil and then lower to a simmer.

 

 

Simmer pot for 30 minutes, covered.  Serve and top with scallions, or any other desired toppings (such as sour cream or shredded cheese).  Enjoy!