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5.0 from 3 votes

Wild Game Chili

Perfect for any time of day, this recipe delivers great flavor effortlessly.

Prep Time
45 mins
Cook Time
3 hrs
Total Time
3 hrs 45 mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or corn oil
  • ½ pound buffalo meat diced in ¾ inch cubes
  • ½ pound elk or venison, diced in ¾ inch cubes
  • ½ pound wild boar or pork, diced in ¾ inch cubes
  • 1 onion medium diced
  • 2 cloves garlic chopped
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt
  • ½ tablespoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons pasilla chile powder
  • 2 tablespoons New Mexican chili powder
  • ½ cup coffee brewed
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 9 ounces tomato juice
  • 18 ounces diced tomatoes canned
  • 1½ cups beef stock or one 12-ounce can of beer
  • 4 cups water
  • sour cream for garnish
  • green onions for garnish

Instructions

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  1. Mix all the dry spices together and use half the mixture to season the meat.
  2. Heat the oil in a large stock or soup pot until hot but not smoking, and brown the meat for 10 - 15 minutes in the pan.
  3. Add the onions and garlic and saute for 3 to 4 minutes.
  4. Add the coffee, tomato juice, bay leaves, diced tomatoes, stock, water, and the remaining spice mixture. Simmer for 2 to 3 hours until the meat is tender. You can adjust the consistency with more stock and check the seasonings.
  5. Garnish with sour cream and green onions before serving.

Notes

  • This sounds like a great recipe and I'm sure you can substitute some easier to find ingredients for the wild game meats and still have a great result.
  • By the way, one of my other favorite all time chili recipes is Deer Valley Chili and very popular to everyone who ski at the Deer Valley Resort.