Grass Fed Bison Chili , Shiitake Mushooms – CUISINEIST

Ingredients

• 3-4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 pound grass-fed ground bison
• 1 medium yellow skinned onion, chopped
• 1 large green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
• 4 to 6 cloves garlic, smashed and chopped
• 1/2 pound crimini mushrooms, chopped
• 1/4 pound shiitake mushroom caps, sliced
• 1 1/2 tablespoons of chili powder
• 1 1/2 tablespoons adobo seasoning
• 1 1/2 tablespoons cumin
• 1 tablespoon chipotle seasoning
• 1 cup of red wine
• 1 1/2 cups of red kidney beans (fresh preferred, soaked overnight if necessary (read package instructions), most canned foods contain a BPA liner)
• 1 1/2 pounds chopped fresh organic tomatoes (or canned Eden tomatoes, no BPA)
• 3 cups beef stock (add more if needed to reach desired consistency)
• 2 bay leaves
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon of molasses
• 1 cup organic cheddar cheese, shredded