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Savory Venison Chili
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Ingredients
Sauce Mix:
4
tablespoons
unsalted butter
1
red onion
chopped
4
cloves
garlic
minced
4
tablespoons
dark brown sugar
3
cups
red wine
4
tablespoons
red wine vinegar
4
tablespoons
tomato paste
4
cups
low-sodium chicken broth
1
teaspoon
ground cumin
Venison Mixture:
1/2
teaspoon
cayenne pepper
1/2
teaspoon
chili powder
2
tablespoons
chopped fresh cilantro
salt to taste
4
tablespoons
canola oil
10
slices
cooked bacon
diced
2
pounds
venison stew meat
trimmed and finely diced
2
cups
black beans
cooked and drained
Instructions
Making the Sauce:
Melt butter in a large pot or Dutch Oven over medium heat.
Stir in the chopped onion and minced garlic, and sauté for 3 to 4 minutes.
Stir in the brown sugar and sauté for 2 to 3 more minutes.
Then stir in the red wine, vinegar, tomato paste, chicken stock, cumin, cayenne pepper, chili powder, cilantro and salt.
Simmer for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the mixture is reduced by about half.
Cooking the Venison Mixture:
Meanwhile, heat the oil in a heavy skillet or large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat.
Stir in the bacon and fry for 3 to 4 minutes, or until the bacon is browned.
Move the bacon to one side of the skillet and add the venison to the empty side of the skillet.
Season the meat with salt to taste and sauté the meat for 15 minutes, or until well browned on all sides.
Add the beans mixing all ingredients together well.
Now transfer this mixture to the large simmer pot or Dutch Oven.
Mix all ingredients together thoroughly and let simmer for about 20 more minutes.
Notes
Finishing Touches:
Serve over
Hot Corn Bread
buttered Noodles
Or with Buttered bread
Enjoy!