Wild Venison Chili
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
40 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Servings
8
Ingredients
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1 1/2 to 2 pounds ground wild venison
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1 32 ounce can classic tomato sauce
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2 Tablespoons olive oil
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2 onions, diced
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1 can rotel
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1 can black beans, drained
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2 chipotle chilis in adobo sauce, chopped
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1/4 cup chili powder
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4 garlic cloves, minced
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2 Tablespoons brown sugar
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1/4 Tablespoon cayenne pepper
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2 bay leaves
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2 tsp thyme
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2 Tablespoon cumin
Instructions
Heat oil in a large skillet or medium pot on medium heat. Add the onions and cook until tender, about 4 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds to 1 minute more, stiring continuously. Add wild venison and cook until brown.
Once meat is mostly brown, add tomato sauce, Rotel and adobe chilis and combine, cooking for 5 minutes. Combine. Drain black beans and add in the spices and sugar. Stir in bay leaves and simmer for 30 minutes.
Serve with shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream or tortilla chips!