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Savory Venison Chili Recipe

Savory Venison Chili

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!