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How to Make Elk Chili - A Step-by-Step Guide

Elk chili is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for cold nights or game day gatherings. This recipe takes the classic comfort food of chili and kicks it up a notch with the lean and tender meat of elk. With a combination of savory spices, aromatic vegetables, and a rich tomato base, this elk chili is sure to leave you wanting more.

Elk meat is known for its slightly sweet and earthy flavor, making it a popular choice for chili. It is also leaner than beef, making it a healthi...

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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ pounds ground elk meat
  • 2 large yellow onions, diced
  • 2 (10 ounce) cans tomato sauce
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can Italian-style stewed tomatoes
  • 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained
  • 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chiles (Optional)
  • 1 ½ tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ cup brown sugar

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • In a large deep skillet over medium heat, cook the ground elk with the onion until evenly browned. Drain off excess grease.
  • Pour the tomato sauce, stewed tomatoes, kidney beans and green chilies into the skillet with the meat, and stir to blend. Season with chili powder, cumin, salt, pepper, oregano and brown sugar. Cover, and simmer over low heat for at least one hour.

    • Nutrition

    307 cal.

    • Total Fat: 2g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 52mg
    • Sodium: 1462mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 45g
    • Dietary Fiber: 8g
    • Total Sugars: 29g
    • Protein: 28g
    • Vitamin C: 28mg
    • Calcium: 102mg
    • Iron: 6mg
    • Potassium: 735mg

    Categories

    Elk recipes
    Chili recipes