Smoky Mexican-Inspired Bison Stew
with Black Beans- Milk
The secret to this stew's smokiness is a sprinkle of chipotle powder! Rich bison , tender black beans and a dollop of creamy guacamole round out this weeknight winner.
Ingredients
250 g
Lean Ground Bison
370 mL
Black Beans
¼ cup
Feta Cheese, crumbled
(Contains: Milk)
1 unit(s)
Crushed Tomatoes with Garlic and Onion
7 g
Cilantro
3 tbsp
Sour Cream
(Contains: Milk)
85 g
Tortilla Chips
¼ tsp
Chipotle Powder
2 tbsp
Mexican Seasoning
1 unit(s)
Yellow Onion
1 tbsp
Tomato Sauce Base
3 tbsp
Guacamole
Not included in your delivery
1 tbsp
Oil*
0.13 tsp
Salt*
0.13 tsp
Pepper*
Nutrition Values
Utensils
Cooking Steps
Before starting, wash and dry all produce. Heat Guide for Step 2: 1/8 tsp (1/4 tsp) mild, 1/4 tsp (1/2 tsp) medium, 1/2 tsp (1 tsp) spicy and 1 tsp (2 tsp) extra-spicy! Pick cilantro leaves from stems. Keep leaves and stems separate. Thinly slice cilantro stems. Peel, halve, then cut onion into 1/4-inch pieces. Drain, then rinse black beans.
Heat a large pot over medium-high heat. When hot, add 1 tbsp (2 tbsp) oil, then onions, cilantro stems and 1/4 tsp chipotle powder. (NOTE: Reference heat guide.) Cook, stirring occasionally, until onions soften, 2-3 min. Season with salt and pepper.
Add bison to the pot with onions. Cook, breaking up bison into smaller pieces, until no pink remains, 4-5 min.** Add Mexican Seasoning, tomato sauce base and beans. Cook, stirring often, until fragrant, 1 min. Season with salt and pepper.
Add crushed tomatoes and 1/2 cup (1 cup) water to the pot with bison. Stir to combine, then bring to a boil over high. Once boiling, reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until stew thickens slightly, 5-6 min. Season with salt and pepper. (TIP: If you have time, keep stew simmering on the stove for longer! It gets better the longer it cooks!)
Combine sour cream and guacamole in a small bowl. Divide stew between bowls. Dollop with guacamole cream, then sprinkle feta and cilantro leaves over top. Serve tortilla chips on the side for scooping.
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Feb 2026- Flavor: The smoky chipotle powder adds depth and a savory comfort-food quality to this bison stew.
- Ease of prep: Quick and simple to prepare, with some suggesting it benefits from longer simmering time.
- Suggestions: Consider adding garlic or sweet potato for extra flavor and vegetables; increase chips for more crunch.
- Portions: Some found portions satisfying, while others desired more meat and vegetables or added extra chips to feel full.
- Leftovers: The stew keeps well for leftovers, though some noted it caused mild digestive discomfort.
