Lean & Fit Buffalo Chili

The weather is cool, the leaves are falling... it's the perfect time for a huge pot of chili to eat for days.

Tonight, I made buffalo chili. Buffalo/bison is a great substitute for beef - it's higher in protein, lower in fat and more vitamin-rich.

Here's how to make Lean & Fit Buffalo Chili

What you need:
1LB ground buffalo
3 cans mixed beans - try pinto, black, kidney, chili
1 can diced tomatoes
1/2 can tomato sauce

1 green bell pepper, chopped

1 yellow onion, chopped

1 hot pepper - try anaheim or jalapeno (cut out seeds & membranes to reduce heat)

Seasonings to taste: salt, pepper, season salt, chili powder, garlic salt

How to:
Saute buffalo, onion, bell pepper & hot pepper in large pan. Pour beans, tomatoes, tomato sauce & seasonings into a crock pot or large stove pot. Add buffalo mixture to pot. Simmer on low heat for at least 20 minutes to allow flavors to mingle.

Makes 6-8 servings