Why We Love Venison Chili
We have several different chili recipes on the site – from traditional variations like chili with steak and beer and creamy white chicken chili, to more intriguing dishes like buffalo chicken chili, pumpkin pork chili, and chunky vegan chili (that even meat eaters love). Today we are mixing things up with an old/new twist on a classic dish! This Venison Chili recipe features many of the same ingredients and easy steps as beef or poultry chili, but with an irresistibly unique taste of deer meat. When making chili with venison, AKA deer meat, it’s important to remember that the meat is extremely lean, and can have a slight gamey or wild flavor. To enhance the flavor of the venison in the best possible way, we’ve added tons of fresh vegetables and spices to the chili. The result is a deeply delicious and hearty stew that you’ll make all season long!
Ingredients You Need
Olive oil – or other high-heat cooking oil, like avocado or canola oil Venison – ground deer meat (or chopped) Onion – peeled and diced Bell pepper – seeded and diced Celery – diced Carrots – shredded and diced Garlic – minced Cilantro – chopped Jalapeños – seeded and diced (optional) Spices – chili powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, dried oregano, salt, and cinnamon Crushed tomatoes – low sodium if available (or diced tomatoes) Kidney beans – drained (or pinto beans) Water – for the chili base
How to Make the Best Venison Chili
When ready to serve, simply reheat the chili on the stovetop and set out with your favorite toppings.
Serving Suggestions
Set up a chili bar for one or to feed a crowd! It’s handy to have everything ready to grab in individual bowls. Here are a few favorite chili toppings for you to consider:
Cheese – shredded cheddar cheese, Colby or Monterrey jack, or spicy pepper jack Green onions – chopped Cilantro – chopped Avocado – sliced or diced Jalapeños – fresh slices or pickled jalapeños Sour cream – or greek yogurt Hot sauce – your favorite kind Crushed chips – corn tortilla chips or Fritos
We also love to have tortilla corn chips on the side, or homemade cornbread for a super hearty meal. You can even use venison chili to make other classic comfort food recipes… Try it on chili cheese fries, Frito pies, a Frito chili burger, or chili dogs!
Looking for More Easy Soup Recipes? Be Sure to Try:
Creamy White Chicken Chili Chicken Taco Soup Beef Noodle Soup Mulligan Stew (Hobo Stew) Pork and Black Bean Stew
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