Slow Cooker Bison Chili

Ground bison is a flavorful substitute for beef in this hearty, slow cooker chili recipe that takes just 15 minutes of prep time.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 6 hr
• Total Time: 6 hr 15 mins
• Calories: 381 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1 (8 ounce) package elbow macaroni
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
• 1 pound ground bison
• 1 (15 ounce) can chili beans
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can chili-ready diced tomatoes
• 2 teaspoons chili seasoning
• 2 teaspoons 1/2 to 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir ground bison in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes.

Step 2

Place cooked bison in a slow cooker. Add chili beans, diced tomatoes, onion, bell pepper, cumin, chili seasoning, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, and paprika; mix to combine. Cook on Low, 6 to 8 hours.

Step 3

Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes.

Step 4

Drain the macaroni and add to the chili in the slow cooker for the last 20 minutes of cooking.