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Chipotle Venison Black Bean Chili

Using a combination of lean venison and rich pork, this is the chili recipe your football buddies will be talking about!

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp Bacon grease (or vegetable oil)
  • 2 lbs Ground venison
  • 1 lb Pork sausage
  • 2 Large onions
  • 6 Garlic cloves
  • 3 Jalapeńo or serrano peppers (or substitute with 2 Habańos)
  • 1 Small can chipotle chilis
  • 1 28 oz Can crushed tomatoes
  • 2 cups Beef broth (or more if needed)
  • 1 can Black Beans
  • 3 tbsp Chili powder
  • 2 tsp Ground cumin
  • 2 tsp Oregano

Instructions

  • Chop the onions, garlic and jalapeño peppers. In a large stew pot or pressure cooker, melt the bacon fat over medium heat. Add the onions and peppers. Sauté for 2 minutes.
  • Add the pork sausage to the pot and continue to cook, stirring as it browns

Chop one can of chipotles and stir into the chili pot.

  • Add the venison. Cook through until all meat is browned. 
  • Add the crushed tomatoes and and beef broth. (Can be made with Better than Bouillon and water.
  • Add the spices, cover and let simmer on low for 30 minutes.
  • Add the black beans and let cook through for about 10 minutes longer before serving.
  • Serve with chopped jalapeño peppers and tortilla chips. And beer.

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