Blueberry bison chili

A summertime chili made with blueberries, black beans, ground bison, and a surprise ingredient -- blueberries!

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Welcome to #BlueberryWeek! I'm super excited to be sharing four new blueberry recipes this week as we celebrate blueberry season. 

 

Blueberries pair beautifully with red meat and for this chili I decided to use bison. I think venison would work nicely as well (ground beef is also good, of course). I can find bison at our local grocery store and I like to use it on occasion. 

This concept of this dish was first introduced to me when I was at a dinner where we were eating Native American dishes. One of the dishes was similar to a chili and it combined venison and blueberries along with a side of white cornbread. It was delicious and I decided I wanted to try to recreate a similar chili at home.

I know you may be a bit skeptical (like that time I made chili with apples), but this chili was a big win at dinner time in our house. 

 

The flavors all come together very nicely and the blueberries provide a hint of both sweetness and tartness. Adding fruit to your savory cooking is a fun way to change up your meals.

 

We recently went camping and chili is something I often make when for camping because it freezes so nicely. Then you can put the frozen container in your cooler and it lasts a couple of days before it needs to be heated and eaten - giving you a quick and easy dinner that warms easily over a campfire.

I love the idea of taking a chili with seasonal blueberries in it for a summer camping trip, but it's good anytime you have blueberries! 

 

You can use fresh or frozen blueberries in this recipe. Frozen one will likely break down more easily in the chili whereas fresh blueberries will hold their shape better.

If you are looking for more blueberry recipe ideas, check out this round-up of 35+ Blueberry Recipes for Blueberry Season!

Yield: 4-6 servings

Blueberry Bison Chili

ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 small jalapeño, seeded and minced
• 4 green onions, chopped (greens and whites separated)
• 1 medium green pepper, seeded and chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 lb. ground bison
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 1 (14.5 oz.) can diced tomatoes
• 1 (15.5 oz.) can black beans, drained
• 1 cup blueberries
• 1/2 cup frozen corn

instructions:

How to cook Blueberry Bison Chili

1. In a large soup pot heat the olive oil over medium heat. Stir in the jalapeño, white parts of the green onions, and green pepper. Cook, stirring often, until they are just getting soft. Stir in the garlic.
2. Add in the bison and break it apart with a wooden spoon or spatula. Add in the coriander, cumin, and smoked paprika, along with a good pinch of salt and a few grinds of black pepper. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until the meat is cooked through.
3. Stir in the tomatoes, black beans, blueberries, and corn. Bring to a boil and then reduce to a simmer. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until the blueberries have begun to burst, about 15-20 minutes.
4. Check for seasoning. Serve hot. Garnish with the reserved green portions of the onions and sour cream, if desired.

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