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

When the temperatures start to drop and the leaves begin to change, there's nothing quite like a hearty bowl of chili to warm you up from the inside out. And if you're looking for a unique twist on this classic comfort food, venison chili might just be the perfect dish for you. This recipe takes the traditional beef chili and swaps it out for tender, flavorful venison, adding a whole new depth of flavor to the dish.

Venison, commonly known as deer meat, is lean and incredibly flavorfu...

Read more

Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 red onion, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 tablespoons dark brown sugar
  • 3 cups red wine
  • 4 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 4 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
  • salt to taste
  • 4 tablespoons canola oil
  • 10 slices cooked bacon, diced
  • 2 pounds venison stew meat, trimmed and finely diced
  • 2 cups black beans, cooked and drained

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr
  • Additional Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins
  • Servings: 7
  • Yield: 6 to 8 servings

  • Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat. Stir in the onion and garlic, and saute for 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in the brown sugar and saute for 2 to 3 more minutes. Then stir in the red wine, vinegar, tomato paste, chicken stock, cumin, cayenne pepper, chili powder, cilantro and salt. Simmer for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the mixture is reduced by about half.
  • Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in the bacon and fry for 3 to 4 minutes, or until the bacon is browned. Move the bacon to one side of the skillet and add the venison to the empty side of the skillet. Season the meat with salt to taste and saute the meat for 15 minutes, or until well browned. Stir in the beans and toss all together. Transfer this mixture to the simmering pot.
  • Mix everything together thoroughly and let simmer for about 20 more minutes.
  • Nutrition

    802 cal.

    • Total Fat: 37g
    • Saturated Fat: 13g
    • Cholesterol: 157mg
    • Sodium: 552mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 50g
    • Dietary Fiber: 9g
    • Total Sugars: 12g
    • Protein: 49g
    • Vitamin C: 4mg
    • Calcium: 108mg
    • Iron: 9mg
    • Potassium: 1597mg