Reviewed: Mar. 9, 2006

I have to preface this by saying that I don't like venison. Since we have a freezer full of it, I've tried and tried to use it up for my the sake of my husband's ego. :) That being said, I was able to take more than a few bites of this. It does tame down the venison flavor, but in my opinion, doesn't eliminate it entirely. My husband thought it was "good." Not outstanding, but just good. I thought it was more trouble than it was worth for just a "good" reaction from him. Thanks.

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GRETCH1978

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Reviewed: Mar. 7, 2006

I usually make my own, but wanting to try something different I made this for my deer hunting crew. Most really seemed to like it, thus the 4 stars, but my son and I just thought is was OK.

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WISEREADER

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Colden, New York, USA

Reviewed: Mar. 3, 2006

I didn't quite follow the exact recipe either, but the venison and Italian sausage together make a great chili!

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MRSCANUCK

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Reviewed: Mar. 2, 2006

Husband liked this more than I did. I wasn't crazy about the taste, plus I now know I prefer kidney beans to pinto beans in chili. I needed to add a lot more chili powder and also hot sauce until it had the kind of heat and spice Husband likes. This was ok for a change, but I have other chili recipes that I like MUCH more. Thanks though.

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Caroline C

Cooking Level: Expert

Living In: Denver, Colorado, USA

Reviewed: Jan. 23, 2006

This chili is the best I have ever made. It was worth the hour and 15 minutes it took me to prepare it. I love spice and flavor so I added more garlic and almost twice the amount of chili powder, cumin, oregano, and salt. My family couldn't get done raving about the awesome flavor and the crunchy bits of bacon are an unexpected pleasant surprise. I will make it again and again!

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moonmist

Reviewed: Jan. 16, 2006

This chili was awesome! I had 1 lb venison smoked sausage and used it in place the italian sausage and used 1lb ground sirloin. I also used a can of tomato sauce instead of paste. It was excellent. The whole family loved it!! There were no leftovers. I will definitely make this again.

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Tracy

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Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Spring, Texas, USA

Reviewed: Jan. 14, 2006

I can't stand venison and this was perfect for me. I had no idea there was venison in this. It was excellant. The long list of ingredients can be scary, but it's really not that hard and well worth it. I will make this again.

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Dani

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Wyoming, Michigan, USA

Living In: Middleville, Michigan, USA

Reviewed: Jan. 12, 2006

Husband loved it. I liked it. Omitted one pepper, added one jalapeno, added one tsp cajun seasoning and one tsp Mrs. Dash spicy blend. Next time will add some chopped baby carrots. I felt like it was missing something in terms of veggies.

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