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Venison Chili

This thick, hearty and delicious venison chili recipe is the perfect way to enjoy wild game meat! Top it with your favorite toppings and enjoy!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 551 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsp avocado oil
  • 1 large yellow onion diced
  • 1.5 lbs ground venison *
  • 2 bell peppers color of choice
  • 1 Jalapeno pepper seeded and chopped.
  • 5 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 to 3 Tbsp chili powder to taste
  • 1 (15-oz) can diced tomatoes
  • 1 (15-oz) can black beans **
  • 1 to 3 cups beef broth ***
  • 2 Tbsp pure maple syrup or brown sugar optional
  • 1 tsp sea salt to taste

Instructions

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  1. Heat the avocado oil in a large thick-bottomed pot such as a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat on the stove top.
  2. Add the yellow onion and sauté, stirring occasionally, until the onion has softened, about 5 minutes.
  3. Add the ground venison to the soup pot and brown the meat for a few minutes, breaking it into smaller chunks with a rubber spatula or wooden spoon.
  4. Stir in the remaining ingredients (bell peppers, jalapeno, garlic, chili powder, diced tomatoes, black beans, beef stock, pure maple syrup, and sea salt) until everything is well-combined. Cover the pot and bring it to a full boil.
  5. Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium-low or low heat and continue cooking for at least 20 minutes (ideally one hour if you have the time). The longer the chili cooks, the deeper the flavors will be. Stir the chili occasionally while it cooks.
  6. Taste the chili for flavor and add more salt, chili powder, or pure maple syrup to your personal taste.
  7. Serve chili in big bowls with your favorite toppings, such as sour cream (or Greek yogurt), grated cheese, chopped red onions, green onions, cilantro, tortilla chips, etc.

Notes

  • *Use anywhere from 1 to 2 pounds of ground venison, depending on how meaty you like your chili
  • *Use anywhere from 1 to 2 pounds of ground venison, depending on how meaty you like your chili
  • **Use up to three cans of beans (pinto beans, kidney beans, chickpeas, black beans, etc) depending on how beany you like your chili.
  • **Use up to three cans of beans (pinto beans, kidney beans, chickpeas, black beans, etc) depending on how beany you like your chili.
  • ***Add beef broth to your desired consistency. I use 1 cup because I like very thick, hearty chili
  • ***Add beef broth to your desired consistency. I use 1 cup because I like very thick, hearty chili

Nutrition Information

Serving 1Serving (of 4) Calories 551kcal (28%) Carbohydrates 40g (13%) Protein 64g (128%) Fat 11g (17%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 5g Sodium 813mg (34%) Fiber 12g (48%) Sugar 15g (30%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 551

% Daily Value*

Serving 1Serving (of 4)
Calories 551kcal 28%
Carbohydrates 40g 13%
Protein 64g 128%
Fat 11g 17%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 5g 25%
Sodium 813mg 34%
Fiber 12g 48%
Sugar 15g 30%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.