Deer Recipes for Venison Chili
Venison Recipes for Earthy, Hearty Deer Meat Chili with Fixings
Dec 11, 2008
When hunters order venison for dinner after a long day of sitting in a cold blind, it’s a good bet that this venison chili dish is what they’ve got in mind. A deer chili recipe with a blend of traditional chili ingredients and spices yields a substantial dish that fortifies after a full day in the field. And, with the added fixings to top the dish at the table, every taste can be accommodated including those who like their venison chili on the zippy side. Served with a filling and tasty cornbread, this deer hunter's chili recipe for venison makes a rich dish that’s right on target for hungry hunters.
Best Venison Chili Recipe
Ingredients:
- 1 pint basic venison recipe
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, large dice
- 1 red bell pepper, large dice
- 1 14 oz. can stewed tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 cube beef bouillion
- 1 cup canned great northern beans
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 bay leaves
- ½ teaspoon chipotle chili sauce (optional)
- Pinch cayenne (optional)
- ¼ teaspoon liquid smoke (optional)
- Garlic, minced (optional)
- Stock, beer, wine or a combination (as needed)
Directions:
- Defrost venison. Reserve sauce. Pull apart venison with forks to shred or cube into desired size.
- Saute onion in olive oil over medium heat until soft.
- Add diced peppers and saute until softened.
- Add tomatoes with their liquid, breaking up any large tomato pieces.
- Stir in tomato paste.
- Add boullion cube and dissolve.
- Add beans, cumin, chili powder, oregano and bay leaves.
- Add chipotle sauce, cayenne and liquid smoke if desired.
- Stir to blend and bring to simmer. Cook for about 15 minutes to allow flavors to blend.
- Add venison and reserved sauce. Bring back to simmer and allow to cook for 5 minutes to warm venison.
- Adjust seasonings, adding more herbs or spices to taste.
- Adjust thickness as preferred. Add stock, beer, wine or a combination of liquids to thin if the venison chili is too thick. If the stew is too brothy, increase heat slightly and reduce liquid to desired thickness.
- Add minced garlic to taste, if desired, and cook for one minute more to release its flavors and aromatics.
Notes:
This venison chili may be served as is or with accompaniments that complement these hearty flavors. Assemble each item in a small serving bowl to be passed at the table so every diner can customize their own dish according to their own tastes. Here are a few of the most savory.
- Sour cream
- Grated cheddar, white cheddar, colby or jack cheese
- Grated queso fresco for a more Tex-Mex touch
- Coarsely chopped cilantro
- Minced jalapenos
- Lime wedges
- Salsa cruda or salsa fresca
- Tortilla chips
- Hot sauce (of course!)
A satisfying meal by itself, this chili will fill even the hungriest hunter after a day afield when accompanied by a sturdy corn bread. For an additional zip of flavor in keeping with the taste profile of the chili, add some chopped jalapenos to a favorite corn bread recipe. If using fresh jalapenos, mince and saute briefly before adding to the batter.
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