Cast Iron Chili Recipe With Beans (A Simple Deer Chili Recipe)

ground deer meat

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Ground turkey is leaner and often less expensive than venison.

canned tomatoes

🥗Healthier: fresh tomatoes

💰Cheaper: canned tomato sauce

Fresh tomatoes can be used for a fresher taste, while canned sauce is often cheaper.

kidney beans

🥗Healthier: black beans

💰Cheaper: pinto beans

Pinto beans are often more affordable and provide a similar texture.

beef broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water + seasoning

Using water with seasonings can reduce costs while still adding flavor.

Heat bacon grease in the Lodge 5 Quart Cast Iron Dutch Oven.

Add chopped onions, minced garlic, and half of the salt. Cook down for a minute or two and then add the deer meat.

Fry the deer meat until completely cooked.

Add the stewed tomatoes, half of the beef broth, and half of the tomato juice. Mix and stir the mixture.

Add the chili powder, cumin, oregano, and remaining salt and mix well.

Add additional beef broth and tomato juice as needed. Be careful not to get it too juicy.

Bring to a rolling boil and reduce the temperature. Let simmer for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Enjoy a super bowl of this awesome cast iron chili!

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