Venison Chili Recipe

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons olive oil, separated in to 2 tbsp
• 1 large onion, chopped (about 1-1/2 cups)
• 2 green bell pepper, chopped
• 4 tsp minced garlic
• 2 pounds ground venison
• 2 (10 ounce) cans diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 (28 ounce) can tomato puree
• 1/2 cup of water or beef broth
• 1/4 cup chili powder
• 2 tablespoons cumin
• 2 tablespoons smoked paprika
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano
• 2 teaspoons dried thyme
• 2 teaspoons chipotle chili powder
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   In a large pot, heat 2 tbsp olive...: In a large pot, heat 2 tbsp olive oil over medium-high heat. Add onions and bell peppers. Cook ~5 minutes.

2. 2

   Add remaining oil, garlic, venison, and spices. Cook...: Add remaining oil, garlic, venison, and spices. Cook ~10 minutes, breaking apart meat, until browned. Add a splash of broth if too dry.

3. 3

   Stir in tomatoes, puree, broth, and salt. Bring...: Stir in tomatoes, puree, broth, and salt. Bring to a boil, then cover and simmer 15 minutes.

4. 4

   Uncover and simmer an additional 30 minutes until...: Uncover and simmer an additional 30 minutes until thickened.

5. 5

   Serve with optional toppings!

6. 6

   Sauté onions, peppers, garlic, venison, and spices as...: Sauté onions, peppers, garlic, venison, and spices as above.

7. 7

   Transfer to slow cooker. Add tomatoes, puree, broth,...: Transfer to slow cooker. Add tomatoes, puree, broth, and salt.

8. 8

   Cook on Low 6–8 hours or High 3–4...: Cook on Low 6–8 hours or High 3–4 hours.

9. 9

   Add toppings when serving.