Ultimate Venison Chili - Why You Should Use Deer Meat

ground venison

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground beef is more widely available.

kidney beans

🥗Healthier: black beans

💰Cheaper: pinto beans

Black beans offer a different flavor, while pinto beans are often less expensive.

Start by breaking up 2 lbs of ground venison in a meat breaker.

Cook the venison until it's about halfway done, then add chopped onion and bell pepper.

Season with a little salt and black pepper while cooking the venison.

Add 4 cloves of minced garlic and stir.

Mix in 1 tablespoon of chili powder, 1 tablespoon of smoked paprika, 2 teaspoons of ground cumin, 1 tablespoon of white sugar, 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, 1 teaspoon of onion powder, 1 teaspoon of oregano, 1/4 teaspoon of nutmeg, and 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper.

Stir everything together and add more salt if needed.

Add tomato paste and toast it for 2-3 minutes to build flavor.

Add 1 tablespoon of Better Than Bouillon and stir.

Pour in 1 1/2 cups of water, 1 can of tomato sauce, 1 can of crushed tomatoes, 1 can of fire roasted tomatoes, 1 can of hot chili beans (juice included), 1 can of pinto beans, and 1 can of red beans (rinsed and drained).

Add 1 bottle of beer and stir everything together.

Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 1-2 hours, starting with the lid off.

Taste and adjust seasoning as needed before serving.

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