Deer Chili
Deer chili: ground venison browned with onion and green pepper, simmered with beer, beef broth, three kinds of tomatoes and chili, kidney and pinto beans. Serves 8.
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 yellow onion diced
- 1 green bell pepper diced
- 2 pounds ground venison
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1/4 cup tomato paste
- 12 ounces light beer lager, ale or your favorite beer
- 1 1/2 cups beef broth
- 15 ounces tomato sauce 1 can
- 15 ounces diced tomatoes 1 can
- 15 ounces crushed tomatoes 1 can
- 16 ounces chili beans 1 can
- 16 ounces kidney beans 1 can, drained
- 16 ounces pinto beans 1 can, drained
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese and thinly sliced green onion optional toppings for serving
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the onion and bell pepper and cook for a few minutes.
- Add the ground venison and break it into smaller chunks with a wooden spoon. Cook until it is no longer pink and lightly browned, and the meat reaches 160°F on a food thermometer.
- Mix in the garlic and tomato paste and cook for 1 minute.
- Stir in the beer, beef broth, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, crushed tomatoes, chili powder, paprika, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, nutmeg, cayenne, sugar, salt and black pepper until combined.
- Mix in the chili beans, kidney beans and pinto beans. Simmer uncovered for about 30 to 40 minutes.
- Ladle the chili into bowls and serve with sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese and thinly sliced green onion.
Notes
Even better the next day. Leftovers: refrigerate within 2 hours, eat within 3 to 4 days or freeze 3 to 4 months. Reheat to a rolling boil.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 402kcalCarbohydrates: 35.6gProtein: 34.7gFat: 13.3gSodium: 1677mgFiber: 10.6gSugar: 10.8g