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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."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.7 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (26)

 

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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 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 23, 2006 by moonmist   view full review
This chili is the best I have ever made. It was worth the hour and 15 minutes it took me to...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on May 23, 2005 by QUIRKYIQ   view full review
Incredible!!! I added a can of white kidney beans (we like extra beans). I will make this...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 6, 2003 by GINEALYN   view full review
This chili is WONDERFUL!!! I too was overwhelmed by the long list of ingredients, so I made...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 9, 2006 by GRETCH1978   view full review
I have to preface this by saying that I don't like venison. Since we have a freezer full of...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 2, 2006 by Caroline C   view full review
Husband liked this more than I did. I wasn't crazy about the taste, plus I now know I prefer...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 16, 2006 by Tracy Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
This chili was awesome! I had 1 lb venison smoked sausage and used it in place the italian...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 14, 2006 by Dani   view full review
I can't stand venison and this was perfect for me. I had no idea there was venison in this. ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 12, 2006 by Sarah D.   view full review
Husband loved it. I liked it. Omitted one pepper, added one jalapeno, added one tsp cajun...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 8, 2006 by KIERAJANE   view full review
My family and I did not care for this chili. It was a little too sweet (presumably from the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 20, 2005 by BYRDSEED   view full review
Really tasty, don't drain the beans and it will thicken it some with good flavor. Even non...

 

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