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Southwestern Chili with Bison Meatballs

Southwestern Chili with Bison Meatballs is delicious, hearty and yet very healthy and lean.
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Beef, Cardiac Friendly, Diabetic Friendly, Egg Free, Soups, Curries and Stews, Tex Mex Cuisine
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8
Calories: 304kcal
Author: HWC Magazine

Ingredients

Meatballs

  • 10 pz ground bison
  • 6 oz ground turkey extra lean
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic peeled and minced
  • 1 teaspoon tomato paste
  • ½ teaspoon cumin powder
  • 1.5 tablespoon oregano fresh chopped
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder
  • 1.5 tablespoon orange zest
  • 2 dashes hot sauce
  • ¼ cup panko bread crumbs
  • red pepper flakes pinch
  • salt and pepper to taste

Chili

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ onion peeled and chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic peeled and minced
  • ½ red bell pepper diced
  • 2 tablespoon chili powder
  • 2 tablespoon paprika smoked
  • 1 teaspoon cumin powder
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 cups tomatoes cherry, halved
  • 1 chipotle in adobo plus 1 tablespoon adobo sauce
  • 28 oz tomatoes canned
  • 12 oz black beans drained and rinsed well
  • 12 oz kidney beans drained and rinsed well
  • 10 oz corn frozen corn or can use fresh
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Instructions

Meatballs

  • Preheat oven to 400 F
  • Heat 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil in small pan and saute onion, garlic, tomato paste, salt and pepper; about 2 minutes. Set aside to cool.
  • Mix bison and turkey together well and then add remaining ingredients including cooled onion mixture. Mix well and form meatballs. Do not over-handle the meat. I make golf sized balls but the size is your choice.
  • Place meatballs on parchment paper on baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes.

Chili

  • Heat olive oil in large pan and saute onion and garlic until soft. About 3 minutes. Add red pepper and cook for 2 minutes.
  • Add chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika and salt and pepper - cook for 1 minute.
  • Add tomatoes, adobe sauce, canned tomatoes, beans and corn; mixing well. Bring to a boil, cover partially and simmer for 30 minutes.
  • Add meatballs and simmer for an additional 10 minutes.
  • Options for topping: fresh cilantro, cherry tomatoes, cheddar cheese, spring onions, sour cream.
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes     Cook Time: 45 minutes   Yield: 6-8 persons

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 304kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 209mg | Potassium: 976mg | Fiber: 13g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 2360IU | Vitamin C: 30mg | Calcium: 106mg | Iron: 5mg