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Hearty Venison Chili with Veggies: A Comfort Food Classic

This hearty Venison chili is packed with chunky veggies, bold spices, and all that you need on a chilly day. It's super easy to make and your family will love it!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Course: Main Course
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup diced onion
  • 1 cup chopped celery
  • 4 cloves minced garlic
  • 2 cups diced green bell peppers
  • 2-3 cans chili ready kidney beans
  • 2 6 oz. cans of tomato paste
  • 4 tsp. chili powder (or packet of chili powder)
  • 4 tsp. ground cumin
  • 4 tsp. dried oregano
  • 2 tsp. salt (to taste)
  • 1 tsp. black pepper
  • 2 15 oz. cans diced tomatoes with green chillies
  • 2 lbs. ground venison (thawed)
  • 1 cup fresh garden salsa
  • 2 tbsp. olive oil (for browning the deer burger in)

Equipment

  • large stock pot, soup pan, or crock pot
  • knife for cutting veggies
  • Measuring Cups and Spoons:
  • meat mashers (it works perfectly for separating meat while it's cooking)

Method
 

Stove Top Directions
  1. Heat the 2 tbsp. olive oil over medium heat and cook the deer burger until browned.
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  2. Mix in the diced onions, celery, and peppers.
  3. Saute them for about 4 minutes.
  4. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for one more minute.
  5. Add the chili powder, oregano, cumin, and sea salt.
  6. Cook for 5 more minutes, stirring often.
  7. Stir in the canned tomatoes, beans, tomato paste, and salsa. Bring this to a boil over medium-high heat. Stir often!!!
  8. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 30 minutes or longer. Stir and check on occasionally.
Crock Pot Directions
  1. Heat the 2 tbsp. olive oil over medium heat and cook the deer burger until browned.
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  2. Add the cooked deer burger to the crock pot.
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  3. Add in all of the remaining ingredients. Stir.
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  4. Cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
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