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Texas Buffalo Chili

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PREP TIME
30 min
COOKING TIME
210 min
TOTAL TIME
240 min
SERVINGS
8 servings
Dinner U.S.
Texas Buffalo Chili
Ingredients
  • 1 (8 ounce) package dry black beans
  • 1 (8 ounce) package dry kidney beans
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 large sweet onion, chopped
  • 2 green bell peppers, chopped
  • 2 zucchini, diced
  • 3 (10 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with green chile peppers
  • 1 (10 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 1/2 (16 ounce) jar hot chunky salsa
  • 2 tablespoons chili sauce
  • 2 pounds ground buffalo
Instructions
1
Initial Preparation
2
Soak the beans in water overnight, allowing them to rehydrate and soften. After an overnight soak, drain the beans thoroughly and give them a fresh rinse under cold running water.
3
Cooking the Beans
4
In a large, heavy-bottomed pot, combine the soaked beans with an adequate amount of water to cover them completely. Place the pot over high heat and bring the mixture to a rolling boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to a simmer and let it cook for 1 to 2 hours, or until the beans have absorbed most of the water and are tender.
5
Third-Party Addition
6
During the last 30 minutes of cooking, add a blend of spices to the beans. This includes chile powder, red pepper flakes, diced jalapeno, salt, and pepper. Reserve the seeds from the jalapenos for future use.
7
Vegetable Preparation
8
In a large, heavy skillet, heat oil over medium-low heat. Add sliced onions and bell peppers to the skillet and sauté for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Next, add diced zucchini, canned tomatoes, tomato sauce, and salsa to the skillet. Season with a pinch of jalapeno seeds and chili sauce, stirring well to combine.
9
Meat Integration
10
Transfer ground buffalo meat to a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium-high heat until the meat is evenly browned and crispy, stirring occasionally to prevent burning. Remove excess fat from the skillet before adding it to the vegetable mixture.
11
Main Dish Assembly
12
Combine the cooked ground buffalo meat with the sautéed vegetables and add them to the beans. Continue to simmer the mixture for an additional 1 hour, allowing all flavors to meld together.