Sweet Corn and Bison Chili
A hearty chili featuring lean bison meat and sweet corn simmered with warm chili spices. This American-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 60 minutes, pairs ground bison, olive oil, yellow onion, diced for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 6, 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
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 minced garlic cloves
- 1 cup diced green bell pepper
- 14 oz can diced tomatoes with juice
- 15 oz can dark red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup fresh corn kernels
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tbsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 1/2 cups beef broth
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Instructions
- Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add 1 medium diced yellow onion and sauté for 4 minutes until translucent.
- Step 2: Add 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 cup diced green bell pepper, cooking for 2 more minutes until fragrant.
- Step 3: Increase heat to medium-high and add 1 lb ground bison. Break the meat apart and cook for 6-7 minutes until browned and no longer pink.
- Step 4: Stir in 2 tbsp chili powder, 1 tbsp ground cumin, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper, cooking for 1 minute to toast the spices.
- Step 5: Pour in 14 oz can diced tomatoes with juice, 15 oz can drained kidney beans, 1 cup fresh corn kernels, and 1 1/2 cups beef broth. Stir well.
- Step 6: Bring the chili to a simmer, reduce heat to low, and cover. Let cook for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened and flavors meld.
- Step 7: Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve hot with optional toppings like shredded cheese or sour cream.









