by Taylor Woodruff
Backstrap steaks, marinated and grilled to succulent perfection, may be the star entrée for most deer hunters, but a close second must be a good chili. It’s easy to make and a great way to use the non-prime cuts of venison. Venison chili is also a quick-serve meal you can make at home and take to hunting camp. After a long day in the field, no one wants to spend hours cooking for a hungry crew, so chili is the ideal heat-and-serve meal.
Here’s how we make ours…
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion -diced
- 1 pound ground venison
- 2 1/2 tablespoons chili powder
- 2 tablespoons ground cumin
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper* -optional
- 1 1/2 cups beef broth
- 1 (15 oz.) can petite diced tomatoes
- 1 (16 oz.) can red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce
TO PREPARE:
- Heat olive in a large soup pot. Add chopped onions and cook for 5 minutes.
- Add ground venison and break it apart with a wooden spoon. Cook for 6-7 minutes.
- Add chili powder, cumin, sugar, tomato paste, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and optional cayenne. Stir until well combined.
- Add diced tomatoes, kidney beans, beef broth, and tomato sauce. Stir well.
- Simmer for 20-25 minutes.
- Let the chili rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.
Latest posts by Shoot-On (see all)
- DAISY INTRODUCES WOODLAND TRAIL MODEL 1999 BB GUN - August 14, 2025
- XS R3D 2.0 Night Sights Now Compatible with Glock A-CUT™ Pistols - August 1, 2025
- Leupold Launches VX-5HD Gen 2 Riflescope Line - July 31, 2025
