Bear Chili Recipe: Wild Game Comfort Food That'll Warm Your Soul

Ingredients

• 2 lbs ground bear meat (thoroughly tested and processed)
• 1/4 lb bacon (for additional depth and fat content)
• 2 large yellow onions (diced)
• 3 bell peppers (mixed colors, chopped)
• 4 garlic cloves (minced)
• 2 jalapeños (seeded and finely chopped)
• 1 (14.5 oz) can diced fire-roasted tomatoes
• 1 (15 oz) can kidney beans
• 3 tbsp chili powder
• 2 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp sea salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional for heat)
• Sharp cheddar cheese (shredded)
• Sour cream
• Fresh cilantro (chopped)
• Sliced green onions
• Lime wedges
• Cornbread crumbles