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How to Make Minnesota Hunter's Chili - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like a warm, hearty bowl of chili on a cool autumn or winter day. And when it comes to chili recipes, the Minnesota Hunter's Chili is a classic that is sure to satisfy even the heartiest of appetites. This robust and flavorful dish is perfect for gatherings, hunting trips, or simply cozy nights at home.

What sets the Minnesota Hunter's Chili apart from other chili recipes is its rich and complex flavor profile. It combines the bold flavors of game meat, such as v...

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Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons bacon fat
  • 1 large red onion, chopped fine
  • 2 pounds coarsely ground venison
  • 1 pound coarsely ground beef
  • 3 pounds coarsely ground pork
  • 3 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 ½ tablespoons cayenne pepper
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin
  • 3 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
  • 2 tablespoons paprika
  • 2 tablespoons dried parsley
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ cup masa harina

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 2 hrs 40 mins
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 50 mins
  • Servings: 16
  • Yield: 4 1/2 quarts

  • Heat bacon fat in a 5-quart Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion and cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Add venison and brown well, about 10 minutes.
  • Brown beef in a separate skillet over medium heat, 7 to 10 minutes; add to Dutch oven with venison. Brown pork in the skillet over medium heat, 10 to 15 minutes; add to Dutch oven with meat mixture. Add chili powder, cayenne pepper, garlic, and cumin. Cook over medium heat until flavors have combined, stirring occasionally, about 30 minutes.
  • Stir tomato sauce, water, tomato paste, paprika, parsley, salt, and oregano into the meat mixture in the Dutch oven. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook for about 1 hour. Stir occasionally and add water as needed.
  • Mix masa harina into the meat mixture in the Dutch oven; cook until thickened, at least 30 minutes. Add more water as needed.

    • Nutrition

    332 cal.

    • Total Fat: 18g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 116mg
    • Sodium: 755mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 10g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 33g
    • Vitamin C: 9mg
    • Calcium: 46mg
    • Iron: 5mg
    • Potassium: 700mg

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