Buffalo & beans

12 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
¼cupVegetable oil
1Green pepper, chopped
1Red pepper, chopped
2cupsMushrooms, sliced
4mediumsOnions, sliced
poundsLean beef, ground
poundsBuffalo meat, ground
28ouncesKidney beans (2 cans)
28ouncesTomatoes crushed or stewed
2Cloves garlic, crushed
¼cupChili powder
Spices & herbs to taste

Directions

Saute vegetables in oil. Add meat and cook until no longer pink. Add beans, tomatoes and spices/herbs. (Suggested oregano, cumin, basil, cayenne.) Simmer uncovered until liquid begins to evaporate and chili thickens. Skim excess fat if necessary. Continue to simmer covered for several hours to allow flavours to blend. Serves 8-12.

One cup serving 3 protein choices, 1 starch, 1 fat Source: Canadian Diabetes Association Cook-Off fund-raiser recipe Stampede Week July 14, 1990 Calgary, Alberta Shared but not tested by Elizabeth Rodier 6/93