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Southern Living magazine's Venison Chili

By: Southern Living magazine  
"Don't let the long ingredient list prevent you from preparing this recipe; make it the day before."

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Original Recipe Yield 11 cups
 

Ingredients

  • 1/2 pound mild Italian sausage
  • 8 slices bacon
  • 1 1/2 pounds coarsely ground venison
  • 2 large onions, chopped
  • 2 large green bell peppers, seeded and chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped
  • 2 dried chile peppers, crumbled
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes, undrained and chopped
  • 1 (12 ounce) can tomato paste
  • 1 (12 fluid ounce) can beer
  • 1 (16 ounce) can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
  • Toppings: sour cream, sliced green onions, shredded Monterey Jack cheese, sliced ripe olives

Directions

  1. BROWN sausage in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Drain on paper towels, and slice.
  2. COOK bacon in Dutch oven until crisp; remove bacon, reserving half of drippings. Crumble bacon, and set aside.
  3. COOK reserved drippings over medium heat until hot. Add venison, onion, bell pepper, and garlic. Cook, stirring often, until meat is browned and vegetables are tender. Stir in sausage, bacon, jalapeno peppers, and next 8 ingredients.
  4. BRING to a boil; cover, reduce heat, and simmer, stirring often, 30 minutes. Add beans, and simmer 15 minutes. Serve with desired toppings.

Footnotes

  • Reprinted with permission of Southern Living® magazine. All rights reserved.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 23, 2005 by QUIRKYIQ 
Incredible!!! I added a can of white kidney beans (we like extra beans). I will make this... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 6, 2003 by GINEALYN 
This chili is WONDERFUL!!! I too was overwhelmed by the long list of ingredients, so I made... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 9, 2006 by GRETCH1978 
I have to preface this by saying that I don't like venison. Since we have a freezer full of... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 2, 2006 by Caroline C 
Husband liked this more than I did. I wasn't crazy about the taste, plus I now know I prefer... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 23, 2006 by moonmist 
This chili is the best I have ever made. It was worth the hour and 15 minutes it took me to... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 16, 2006 by Tracy 
This chili was awesome! I had 1 lb venison smoked sausage and used it in place the italian... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 14, 2006 by Dani 
I can't stand venison and this was perfect for me. I had no idea there was venison in this. ... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 12, 2006 by Sarah D. 
Husband loved it. I liked it. Omitted one pepper, added one jalapeno, added one tsp cajun... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 8, 2006 by KIERAJANE 
My family and I did not care for this chili. It was a little too sweet (presumably from the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 20, 2005 by BYRDSEED 
Really tasty, don't drain the beans and it will thicken it some with good flavor. Even non... MORE

 
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