Reviewed: Nov. 12, 2008

This recipe has a very good flavor with the venison. I added some diced stewed tomatoes and some tomato juice (not much). Also I used 1 can kidney and 1 can black beans and a little cornstarch to thicken at the end. Kept all the spices the same. As far as the purists are concerned-OOOH! So Texas "Invented" Chili and "there's no beans under any circumstances in chili, ever". WOOPEE. As far as Ive ever been concerned, why would you ever want to eat one of those "Chili Cook Off" chilis that is nothing more than a soupy gruel. Chili should be a hearty meal with some substance like beans, onions, peppers, and whatever else one cares to put in! Anyways, good job, great flavor and thank you.

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Dave

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Porter, Indiana, USA

Reviewed: May 13, 2003

good start, but everyone knows Texas invented Chili and there's no beans under any circumstances in chili, ever. Beans go on the side.

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TexasAggie

Reviewed: Jan. 10, 2002

I am always looking for new recipies for Deer. I love to hunt and cook with deer until the freezer is empty. This recipe is quick and simple and is pleasing to the taste buds. Cannot rate the acceptability of children due to having none. A perfect meal for a working woman with little or no time to cook a full meal.

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MOUTHMYERS

Reviewed: Feb. 16, 2008

After doing Chili Cook-Off's in Texas for years, I was offended by the addition of beans, and then adding Texas to the name.

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Hotmixer

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Xenia, Ohio, USA

Living In: San Angelo, Texas, USA

Reviewed: Jan. 13, 2008

We used both ground & cubed venison steak, added tomato sauce, jalapenos, and served with cheddar cheese & sour cream.

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Alana

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Jerusalem, Arkansas, USA

Living In: Pocola, Oklahoma, USA

Reviewed: Jan. 11, 2004

I changed a few things in this recipe such as using ground deer meat, adding a diced jalapeno pepper, doubling the amount of beans, and adding 2 cans of diced tomatoes. Turned out pretty good.

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SARAH FROM IOWA

Cooking Level: Expert

Reviewed: Oct. 25, 2010

I changed a few things too, I used ground deer meat, fresh peppers, one can of kidney beans, one can of black beans and used canned tomatoes instead of beef broth. I also cooked It on the stove. It was a good hearty dinner and I'll probably freeze some for later. + a bay leaf

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motoclown

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: New Castle, Pennsylvania, USA

Reviewed: Sep. 26, 2007

A couple of weeks ago made this with my frozen deer chili meat.My wife and kids devoured it. Of course I helped too!And they were not aware that it was Deer! Keeper!

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Hausgemacht

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: San Antonio, Texas, USA

Living In: Boerne, Texas, USA

Reviewed: Jan. 16, 2007

How can you go wrong with deer chili!!!This is a good recipe I used tomato sauce and petite diced tomatoes. I also used a can of rotel tomatoes.I added comino and garlic salt omitting the oregano. I am also from Aggie country and this is the South and we love our beans in chili.

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