Smokey Hill Bison ~ KS ~ AGA Member
- 2 lbs. Smoky Hill Ground Bison Burger
- ½ onion-chopped
- 2 stalks celery-chopped
- 2 large cloves garlic-minced
- 1- 4.5 oz. can green chopped chilies
- ¼ c. butter
- 2- 16 oz. cans of cooked Great Northern or Butter beans
- 1/3 c. flour
- 2 c. milk
- 1 t. salt
- 1-2 t. chili powder (or more if you prefer it hotter)
- ¼ t. ground cumin
- ¼ t. ground pepper
- 2 T. white vinegar
- 2 T. fresh lime juice
- Tabasco Sauce to taste (optional)
- 1 c. shredded mozzarella cheese
Brown burger in a large Dutch oven or soup kettle. Add onion, celery, garlic, chilies, and butter, and cook until vegetables are translucent. In blender, puree 1 can of the beans, flour, and 1 cup of the milk. Add this mixture and the rest of the ingredients but the cheese to the pot and simmer for ½ hour to blend the flavors. Add cheese and blend in to melt it before serving. Garnish with a dollop of sour cream, a sprinkling of shredded mozzarella cheese, and a dash of paprika or fresh cilantro.
Makes 6-8 servings.