Colorado Buffalo Chili

Colorado Buffalo Chili

This spicy chili recipe uses ground buffalo. To step up the heat, use different peppers and experiment with the seasonings. This gets even better if you let it sit overnight. The chili is so good you'll need to find another way to use up your cheese and crackers.

Ingredients

  • ground buffalo
    1 lb
  • ground cumin
    ½ tsp
  • cayenne pepper
    1 pinch
  • can diced tomatoes with green chiles
    1
  • can tomato soup
    1
  • can kidney beans

    drained

    1
  • can chili beans

    drained

    1
  • onion

    chopped

    ½ medium
  • minced garlic
    ½ tsp
  • anaheim chile pepper

    chopped

    1
  • poblano chile pepper

    chopped

    1
  • chili powder
    2 tbsp
  • red pepper flakes
    1 tsp
  • ground cumin
    1 ½ tsp
  • cayenne pepper
    ½ tsp
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Directions

  1. 1

    Brown the buffalo in a skillet over medium heat; season with 1/2 teaspoon cumin and 1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste. Drain excess grease.

  2. 2

    Combine the buffalo, tomatoes with green chiles, tomato soup, kidney beans, chili beans, onion, garlic, Anaheim chile pepper, poblano chile pepper, chili powder, red pepper flakes, 1 1/2 teaspoons cumin, 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper in a slow cooker. Cover and cook on Low overnight or 8 hours.

Colorado Buffalo Chili

Colorado Buffalo Chili

4.6(54)219 cal

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About this Recipe

Craving a deeply flavorful, hearty chili that brings a satisfying kick? This Colorado Buffalo Chili recipe delivers on all fronts, offering a rich and spicy experience that’s a cut above the rest, centered around lean ground buffalo.

Why This Chili Is a Must-Try

What makes this chili truly special is its foundation of robust ground buffalo, providing a rich, savory depth that stands up to the bold flavors. The thoughtful combination of Anaheim and poblano chile peppers, alongside chili powder and cayenne, creates a complex heat. A unique aspect is that the flavors deepen and meld wonderfully if you allow it to sit overnight, transforming a great chili into an extraordinary one.

When you prepare this Colorado Buffalo Chili, you can expect a truly comforting and full-bodied dish. The lean ground buffalo ensures a substantial texture without any greasiness, while the blend of diced tomatoes with green chiles, tomato soup, and two types of beans (kidney and chili beans) creates a thick, saucy base. Every spoonful offers a balanced heat and a rich, savory profile, warming you from the inside out. This isn't just a meal; it's a satisfying experience.

Customization & Variations

One of the best parts about this chili is its adaptability to your preferred spice level. You can easily step up the heat by adding more red pepper flakes or cayenne pepper, or by exploring different types of fresh chile peppers beyond Anaheim and poblano. Feel free to experiment with the seasonings to fine-tune the flavor to your liking. If ground buffalo isn't readily available, lean ground beef can be used as a substitute, though it will alter the unique flavor profile slightly.

This chili is so flavorful and robust, it stands perfectly as a meal on its own. It's truly a comforting centerpiece for a cool evening, and its richness means you'll hardly miss your usual accompaniments. You might even find yourself needing to find new ways to enjoy your cheese and crackers!

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