1 tbsp tallow or oil of your choice 

1-pound Old World Ground Blend (bison, beef or elk) 

1-pound Ground Bison, Beef, or Elk (you can skip the old world and do 2 pounds of ground if you would like) 

1 onion diced 

1 jalapeño seeded and finely diced 

4 cloves garlic minced 

2 ½ tablespoons chili powder  

2 teaspoons cumin 

2 teaspoons smoked paprika 

1 green bell pepper seeded and diced 

14.5 ounces crushed tomatoes 1 can 

19 ounces canned red kidney beans drained and rinsed 

14.5 ounces canned diced tomatoes with juice 

2 ½ cups beef, elk, or bison bone broth  

14.5 oz canned corn (optional) 

¾ cup V8 Vegetable Juice (optional) 

1 tablespoon tomato paste 

1 tablespoon honey (optional) 

salt and black pepper to taste