Elk Chili

INGREDIENTS

• 1 1/2 pounds ground elk meat
• 2 large yellow onions, diced
• 2 (10 ounce) cans tomato sauce
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can Italian-style stewed tomatoes
• 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained
• 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chiles (optional)
• 1 1/2 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 cup brown sugar