Best 8 Buffalo Chili Onions Recipes

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Buffalo chili onions are a classic American side dish that can be enjoyed as a snack or as part of a larger meal. They are made from sweet onions that are dredged in flour and then fried until crispy. The onions are then tossed in a spicy buffalo sauce, which gives them a distinctive flavor. Buffalo chili onions are a great way to add a little bit of heat and crunch to your next meal. They are also a popular topping for burgers, hot dogs, and salads.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

COLORADO BUFFALO CHILI



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This spicy chili recipe uses ground buffalo. To step up the heat, use different peppers and experiment with the seasonings. This gets even better if you let it sit overnight. The chili is so good you'll need to find another way to use up your cheese and crackers.

Provided by Cornpop

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Chili Recipes

Time 8h40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 pound ground buffalo
½ teaspoon ground cumin
1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chiles
1 (10.75 ounce) can tomato soup
1 (14.5 ounce) can kidney beans, drained
1 (15 ounce) can chili beans, drained
½ medium onion, chopped
½ teaspoon minced garlic
1 Anaheim chile pepper, chopped
1 poblano chile pepper, chopped
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Brown the buffalo in a skillet over medium heat; season with 1/2 teaspoon cumin and 1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste. Drain excess grease.
  • Combine the buffalo, tomatoes with green chiles, tomato soup, kidney beans, chili beans, onion, garlic, Anaheim chile pepper, poblano chile pepper, chili powder, red pepper flakes, 1 1/2 teaspoons cumin, 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper in a slow cooker. Cover and cook on Low overnight or 8 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 218.8 calories, Carbohydrate 29.8 g, Cholesterol 39 mg, Fat 2.8 g, Fiber 9.9 g, Protein 22.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 725.5 mg, Sugar 3.8 g

SPICY BUFFALO CHILI: A TWIST ON A CLASSIC



Spicy Buffalo Chili: A Twist on a Classic image

This twist on classic chili uses ground buffalo meat, which is healthier than beef. Rich in flavor, this recipe has an even richer history.

Provided by John Mitzewich

Categories     Dinner     Entree     Lunch

Time 1h30m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 1/2 pounds ground buffalo meat
1 large onion (chopped)
3 cloves garlic (minced)
2 jalapenos (seeded and diced)
1 red bell pepper (diced)
1 28-ounce can tomato puree
1/2 cup chili powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground chipotle pepper
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1 1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon cayenne
2 cups beef broth (or water)
2 15-ounce cans pinto beans (drained)

Steps:

  • Cook the ground buffalo in the oil in a large pot over medium-high heat until browned and broken into small pieces.
  • Add the onions and sauté for 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
  • Add all remaining ingredients except the beans and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce the heat to low and simmer 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
  • Add the beans and cook for 15 minutes more. Water can be added during the cooking to adjust for thinner or thicker chili.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 471 kcal, Carbohydrate 36 g, Cholesterol 94 mg, Fiber 12 g, Protein 38 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Sodium 789 mg, Sugar 6 g, Fat 21 g, ServingSize 10 servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

BUFFALO CHILI IN A JALAPENO BREAD BOWL



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Provided by Food Network

Number Of Ingredients 19

8 dried ancho chiles
1 large green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
3 large cloves garlic, chopped
1 cup yellow onions, chopped
1/4 cup olive oil
5 pounds Buffalo (American bison) top round, trimmed and cut into 1- to 3-inch cubes
1 tablespoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
1 1/4 teaspoons Mexican oregano
1 tablespoon ground cumin, toasted in dry pan
2 cups of water
2 14 1/2 ounce cans whole tomatoes
Optional: 2 tablespoons masa harina dissolved in 1/2 cup water for thickening chipotle or cayenne pepper for extra kick.
1 teaspoon dry yeast
1 cup warm water
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 cups organic all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon sugar
Fresh jalapeno pepper, seeded, deveined and chopped

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, brown the chiles, bell pepper, garlic and onion in 2 tablespoons of the olive oil until soft. Set aside. In a large Dutch oven, brown the buffalo in the remaining olive oil. Drain any excess fat and add the bell pepper, garlic and onion mixture along with the salt, pepper, oregano, cumin and 2 cups of water. Add the tomatoes and their juice, squishing each tomato with your hand before it goes into the pot. Add the chile puree or whatever chile mixture you are using, stir and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and cook, partially covered, at a simmer for about 1 1/2 to 2 hours or until the buffalo is tender and the tomatoes have broken down and the whole thing has turned a beautiful dark brick red. If a thicker chili is desired, add the masa harina and water mixture, stirring to thicken. Return to heat and cook about 10 minutes more. If you prefer beans with your chili, add the precooked bean of choice.
  • For the bread bowl: Dissolve yeast in 1/4 cup warm water with sugar and 1/2 cup of flour. Let stand for 10 minutes to proof. Combine with remaining water and salt in mixing bowl. Blend well. Add flour a half cup at a time until a loose paste is formed. Add remaining flour and mix on low speed until dough pulls away from side of bowl. The dough should be smooth and elastic at end of kneading process. Let rise, punch down and let rise again. To make bowls, cut off a piece of dough and shape into ball with floured hands, and roll out on floured board to a 1/2 to 1 inch larger diameter than the soup bowl you will be using as a form. Press the chopped jalapeno pepper pieces into the dough avoiding what will be the bottom of the dough bowl (as they make holes in the dough while baking and they leak). Spray the bowl (of course it must be ovenproof) with non-stick spray and place an oiled or parchment covered sheet pan, lightly form the dough over the upside-down bowl, leaving the excess flat on the sheet pan to form a little lip on the dough bowl. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown. Pour chili into bread bowl.

BUFFALO BILL CHILI



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Using buffalo meat in chili reminds us that this is the quintessential food of the American West. Leaner than beef, buffalo provides a robust flavor that stands up well to the spices and chilies in this rustic chili. It is widely available now in grocery stores, and only a bit higher in cost, In Houston it is about $4.50 lb. vs $3.99 lb for its lean and naturally raised beef equivalent. If you're like me, you look for meat from animals that are free roaming, fed veggie diets, and are NEVER treated with hormones of any kind. This recipe is for those that like their chili HOT, but you can cut the heat by using either/or for the peppers. Also to cut prep time, I used a presliced tri color pepper and onion medley intended for fajitas found in my convenience/produce case. I also had the meat already cooked and thawed from my freezer.

Provided by Caseylaine

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 23

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 lb ground buffalo meat
1/2 medium onion, chopped
1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1 anaheim chili, seeded and chopped (could also use poblano)
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon ground coriander (dried ciliantro)
1 tablespoon chili powder (I used ancho)
1 dash sea salt, to taste
1 dash ground pepper, to taste
14 1/2 ounces crushed tomatoes (I used a fire roasted variety)
2/3 cup low sodium beef broth
1/2 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons adobo sauce, from a can of chipotles in adobo
1 bay leaf
15 ounces black beans, drained and rinsed
15 ounces red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1/3 bunch spring onion, green parts only, minced for garnish
3 tablespoons cilantro, chopped for garnish

Steps:

  • In a large dutch oven with a lid, heat the oil over medium heat and add ground buffalo to brown, breaking large chunks into smaller ones. Cook for about 5 minutes or until all meat is browned. Remove meat and drain excess fat if any, but leave about 1 tablespoon of fat in the pot.
  • Bring back to medium heat, add onions, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, and Anaheim and cook over medium heat for about 5 minutes, scraping bottom from time to time to get all the browned bits of meat folded in with the vegetables. Add the jalapeno pepper, cook for another 3 minutes stirring from time to time. Add garlic, cook for another minute and then add cumin, oregano, coriander, 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper to taste. Let spices cook for another minute, stirring.
  • Return the cooked meat. Stir in the tomatoes and beef broth, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, adobo sauce and bay leaf, stir and raise heat and bring to a boil. Once boiling, taste sauce and adjust salt and pepper to taste. Lower heat to a slow simmer, cover with a lid and cook for about 30 mintues. Add beans, continue simmering, covered, for another 10 minutes or until the beans are warmed through. Serve in bowls and garnish with chopped cilantro and green onions.
  • Recipe Variation: To add a smoky depth of flavor, you can roast the peppers before adding. Also, you can mix and match your favorite beans to enhance the appearance, or add another layer of flavor by substituting dark Mexican beer, such as Negra Modelo, for the beef stock.
  • Ingredient Note: The canned chipotle peppers in adobo sauce called for in this recipe is my latest grocery store gem! The smoky and almost sweet barbeque flavor compliments just about any dish. Let me know what you think as well!

WEST TEXAS-STYLE BUFFALO CHILI



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Many of my Texan friends doubted a Canadian could make decent chili. They were wrong. Keep water and cornbread handy for the uninitiated.

Provided by sockgirl

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Chili Recipes

Time 4h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 (8 ounce) package dry black beans
1 (8 ounce) package dry kidney beans
1 tablespoon chili powder
½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
salt and pepper to taste
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 large sweet onion, chopped
2 green bell peppers, chopped
2 zucchini, diced
3 (10 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with green chile peppers
1 (10 ounce) can tomato sauce
½ (16 ounce) jar hot chunky salsa
2 tablespoons chili sauce
2 pounds ground buffalo

Steps:

  • Soak beans in water overnight. Drain and rinse.
  • In a large pot, combine beans with water to cover. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer 1 to 2 hours, until tender. Once the beans have absorbed most of the water, and are starting to soften, season with chile powder, red pepper flakes, jalapeno, salt and pepper. Reserve the seeds.
  • Heat oil in a large heavy skillet over medium low heat. Saute the onion and bell peppers for 3 minutes. Stir in diced zucchini, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce and salsa. Season with jalapeno seeds and chili sauce, stir well, and leave on medium-low heat.
  • Place ground buffalo meat in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain excess fat. Stir buffalo and vegetable mixture into beans. Continue to simmer for 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 535.9 calories, Carbohydrate 49 g, Cholesterol 79.4 mg, Fat 22.7 g, Fiber 12.3 g, Protein 36.5 g, SaturatedFat 8.5 g, Sodium 922.5 mg, Sugar 6.6 g

BISON CHILI



Bison Chili image

This classic recipe of the American frontier is so meaty you can almost eat it with a fork. The zippy combination of ingredients is a perfect complement to the buffalo. -Donna Smith, Fairport, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h45m

Yield 6 servings (1-1/2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound cubed or coarsely ground bison meat
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 to 2 cups diced onion
1 to 2 cups diced green pepper
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained
1-1/2 to 2 cups tomato juice
1 can (16 ounces) dark red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon salt, optional
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large kettle or Dutch oven, brown meat in oil; drain. Add onion and green pepper; saute for 5 minutes. Stir in remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 1-1/2 to 2 hours or until the meat is tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 271 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 574mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

MEGAN'S AMAZING BUFFALO GARLIC CHILI



Megan's Amazing Buffalo Garlic Chili image

A very simple and tasty chili for the novice cook with patience and time. Just remember that taste is what really matters. Seasoning is a matter of personal preference so I never say how much you should use of dry spices. This is a recipe where you should taste it as you cook it.

Provided by Orfe_The_Obstinant

Categories     Corn

Time 55m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 white onion, chopped fine
1/2-1 whole fresh garlic clove
1 (24 ounce) can whole stewed tomatoes
1 (12 ounce) can chopped tomatoes
1 (12 ounce) can great northern beans (undrained)
1 (12 ounce) can black beans (undrained)
1 (12 ounce) can dark red kidney beans, drained
1 (12 ounce) can light red kidney beans, drained
1 (12 ounce) can Mexican chili beans (undrained)
1 (12 ounce) can whole kernel corn
1 lb ground beef (optional)
1 (1 1/4 ounce) packet taco seasoning
2 tablespoons anchor bay buffalo wing sauce
1 tablespoon lemon juice
butter
garlic salt
chili powder
crushed red pepper flakes
cayenne

Steps:

  • Chop onion and crush and chop garlic and saute in butter until tender, browning and the smell is overwhelmingly garlicy, turn heat to low and let cool while you do step 2.
  • If you use meat cook down the beef in a separate pan and when its browned and crumbly add the taco seasoning as directed by the packet. Add to the chili along with beans.
  • Drain the appropriate items and add all beans, both drained and undrained along with the corn and the chopped tomatoes to the pot.
  • Add large can of whole tomatoes. Crush with your hands or cut into quarters with paring knife. I generally dump the tomatoes on top and then slice them up over the pot, just dropping them back. This is very messy (and fun) and you'll want to wear an apron. Whole Stewed Tomatoes never fail to squirt when you crush or cut them.
  • Stir all ingredients and turn heat back up to begin cooking.
  • Add seasoning while stirring and taste testing. I generally add the wing sauce and the lemon juice first. Chili powder makes the chili a nice dark red and tends to be hot in the back of the mouth for a nice kick after the flavor. I also use season pepper, and pepper flakes. Basically you season it with what you like until it tastes good to you. It will always be different. Note: You can use the taco seasoning directly to the beans as opposed to just using it on the beef.
  • Simmer on medium stirring occasionally. If it's too soupy you can add 1/2 cup of white rice which will also make your chili even more filling.
  • Eat some and let cool on the stove top. I find letting it sit sets the flavor before you put it away.
  • Note for Vegetarians: For Vegetarian omit the ground meat. Also not Apian Vegetarian due to honey in the Anchor bay Buffalo wing sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 325, Fat 1.7, SaturatedFat 0.3, Sodium 452.4, Carbohydrate 62.7, Fiber 16.1, Sugar 7.1, Protein 19.2

BUFFALO CHICKEN CHILI



Buffalo Chicken Chili image

This Buffalo chicken chili is rich in the best way. The cream cheese, blue cheese and tangy hot sauce join forces for a dinner recipe everyone will love. -Peggy Woodward, Shullsburg, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 5h40m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 can (15-1/2 ounces) navy beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) fire-roasted diced tomatoes
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1/2 cup Buffalo wing sauce
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, cubed and softened
Optional toppings: Crumbled blue cheese, chopped celery and chopped green onions

Steps:

  • In a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker, combine the first 7 ingredients. Add chicken. Cover and cook on low 5-6 hours or until chicken is tender. , Remove chicken; shred with 2 forks. Return to slow cooker. Stir in cream cheese. Cover and cook on low until cheese is melted, about 30 minutes. Stir until blended. Serve with toppings as desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 337 calories, Fat 16g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 80mg cholesterol, Sodium 1586mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 25g protein.

Tips:

  • Choose ripe and firm onions. This will help ensure the onions hold their shape during cooking and don't become mushy.
  • Slice the onions thinly. This will help them cook evenly and quickly.
  • Use a hot skillet. This will help create a nice caramelized crust on the onions.
  • Don't overcrowd the skillet. Cook the onions in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding.
  • Stir the onions frequently. This will help prevent them from burning.
  • Cook the onions until they are softened and caramelized. This may take 15-20 minutes.
  • Season the onions with salt and pepper. You can also add other seasonings, such as garlic powder or chili powder.
  • Buffalo Chili Onions are a great addition to burgers, hot dogs, and sandwiches. They can also be used as a topping for salads or tacos.

Conclusion:

Buffalo Chili Onions are a delicious and versatile side dish that can be enjoyed in many different ways. With just a few simple ingredients and steps, you can create this tasty and flavorful dish that is sure to please everyone at your table. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy way to add some flavor to your meal, give Buffalo Chili Onions a try!

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