Cajun Creole Bison Chili with Caramelized Onion

Ingredients:

• 1 pound Bison burger (or stew meat).
  
• 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil.
  
• 2 Tablespoons Chili Powder.
  
• 2 teaspoons Cumin.
  
• 2 teaspoons Tony Chacheres Creole Seasoning.
  
• 1/2 teaspoon Salt.
  
• 1/2 teaspoon Pepper.
  
• 15 oz. Stewed Tomatoes Mexican Style.
  
• 15 oz. Chili Beans do not drain.
  
• 1/2 Large Onion chopped.
  
• 2 teaspoons Butter.
  
• 1/4 teaspoon Salt.
  
• 15 oz. Kidney Beans do not drain.
  

15 oz. Black Beans drained.

Cooking Instructions:

Brown meat in 3 1/2 quart heavy pan with oil for 6-8 minutes. Add spices to meat while browning on medium heat.

Once browned add tomatoes and chili beans, bring to boil then simmer for 20 minutes.

While the meat mixture is simmering; caramelize onions by heating butter in a skillet on medium heat until sizzling then add onions and reduce heat to medium-low, stir frequently, adding 1/8 tsp salt cook until blonde-colored,15-20 minutes.

Add onions and rest of beans to the meat mixture. Simmer covered for 1 hour. Chili is best when cooled and reheated concentrating the flavors.