Bison Chili

Ingredients

• 1 Tbs coconut oil
• 1/2 medium yellow onion, diced
• 3 stalks celery, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, sliced
• 1-3/4 lb ground bison (elk, venison, or beef may be substituted)
• 2 tsp ground cumin
• 2 tsp chili powder
• 2 tsp thyme
• 1 (12 oz) jar salsa
• 1 (8 oz) can diced tomatoes
• 1 (7 oz) can mild green chiles
• 2 tsp sea salt (optional)

Instructions

1. Heat a heavy bottomed soup pot over medium-high heat.  When the pan is hot, add coconut oil.
2. Add onions, celery and garlic and sauté until onions are translucent, about 3 or 4 minutes.
3. Next, add ground bison, cumin, thyme, and chili powder.
4. Stir while this cooks, about 5 to 6 minutes.
5. Pour in salsa, tomatoes, green chiles and salt.
6. Simmer for at least 1 hour.