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Bison and Sweet Potato Chili

Servings 4 to 6 people

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 whole large yellow onion, chopped
  • salt to taste
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 3 tbsp tomato paste
  • 2 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2  ground turmeric
  • pinch cayenne pepper
  • 1 pound ground bison meat
  • 1 whole (28 ounce) can whole tomatoes
  • cups  beef stock
  • 1 pound  sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into ½-inch cubes
  • 1 whole red, orange, or yellow bell pepper, cut into ½-inch chunks
  • Optional: avocado, sour cream, shredded cheese, hot sauce, green onions

Instructions

  • Heat oil in pressure cooker set to Sauté on Normal.
  • Cook onion with a pinch of salt in hot oil until softened, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Stir garlic, tomato paste, chili powder, cumin, oregano, turmeric, and cayenne pepper with onion; cook, stirring frequently, until very fragrant and sticking to the bottom of the pot, 2 to 3 minutes; add bison and cook until completely browned, about 5 minutes.
  • Press Cancel on pressure cooker.
  • Stir tomatoes, beef stock, sweet potatoes, and bell pepper with the bison mixture.
  • Lock pressure cooker lid in place and set steam vent to Sealing.
  • Select Pressure Cook (Manual) and cook for 15 minutes on Low/High pressure.
  • Once the cooking cycle has completed, set steam vent to Venting to quick-release pressure.
  • Turn pressure cooker to Sauté mode and stir until desired consistency is reached. Serve with desired toppings.
Author: Caroline Chambers