South Dakota-Inspired Bison Chili with Roasted Corn and Black Beans

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-28 · Updated 2026-07-28

Hearty and flavorful bison chili enriched with roasted corn and black beans, seasoned with bold spices for a warming meal reflecting South Dakota's rugged flavors. This American-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 55 minutes, pairs ground bison, olive oil, yellow onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 370 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground bison
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 medium, diced yellow onion
• 3 minced garlic cloves
• 2 tbsp chili powder
• 1 tbsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
• 1 can (15 oz), drained and rinsed black beans
• 1 cup frozen corn kernels
• 1 1/2 cups beef broth
• 1 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 cup chopped (optional) fresh cilantro
• for serving (optional) sour cream

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add 1 medium diced yellow onion and sauté for 5 minutes until translucent.
2. Step 2: Add 3 minced garlic cloves and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Step 3: Add 1 lb ground bison and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and no longer pink, about 6-8 minutes.
4. Step 4: Stir in 2 tbsp chili powder, 1 tbsp ground cumin, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 1/2 tsp salt, and 1 tsp black pepper; cook for 2 minutes to toast the spices.
5. Step 5: Add 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with juices, 1 can (15 oz) drained and rinsed black beans, 1 cup frozen corn kernels, and 1 1/2 cups beef broth. Stir to combine.
6. Step 6: Bring the chili to a simmer, reduce heat to low, cover partially, and cook for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until flavors meld and chili thickens.
7. Step 7: Serve hot, garnished with 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro and a dollop of sour cream if desired.