Indulge in the bold and hearty flavors of venison chili, a culinary masterpiece that combines the richness of venison with a symphony of aromatic spices. This versatile dish offers a customizable experience, allowing you to tailor its heat level and incorporate your favorite chili fixings. Whether you prefer a classic, mild chili or a fiery, robust one, this recipe collection caters to all palates. Explore variations such as the traditional venison chili, the smoky chipotle venison chili, and the unique venison pumpkin chili. Each recipe promises a distinct flavor profile that will tantalize your taste buds and warm your soul on a chilly day.
Here are our top 20 tried and tested recipes!
VENISON CHILI
This is an excellent chili recipe for game meats. You can easily substitute venison with buffalo or boar as well.
Provided by Scotch
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Chili Recipes Pork Chili Recipes
Time 1h30m
Yield 7
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat. Stir in the onion and garlic, and saute for 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in the brown sugar and saute for 2 to 3 more minutes. Then stir in the red wine, vinegar, tomato paste, chicken stock, cumin, cayenne pepper, chili powder, cilantro and salt. Simmer for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the mixture is reduced by about half.
- Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in the bacon and fry for 3 to 4 minutes, or until the bacon is browned. Move the bacon to one side of the skillet and add the venison to the empty side of the skillet. Season the meat with salt to taste and saute the meat for 15 minutes, or until well browned. Stir in the beans and toss all together. Transfer this mixture to the simmering pot.
- Mix everything together thoroughly and let simmer for about 20 more minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 801.9 calories, Carbohydrate 49.7 g, Cholesterol 157.1 mg, Fat 36.9 g, Fiber 9.3 g, Protein 49.2 g, SaturatedFat 12.5 g, Sodium 551.5 mg, Sugar 11.6 g
VENISON CHILI
Provided by Bobby Flay
Categories main-dish
Time 3h20m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- Add 1/2 cup of oil in a large saucepan and heat. Add the venison and brown, in batches, and set aside. Add pepper, onion, celery, jalapeno, and garlic and saute over a low heat until they are tender.
- Add the remaining oil, all of the dry spices and the venison and stir, completely incorporating the ingredients. Add the stock, beer, beans, tomatoes, and chipotle puree.
- Cover and simmer for 2 to 3 hours or until venison is fork tender. Check for seasoning and serve. Serve with grated manchego and pickled jalapeno.
ANNIE'S EASY VENISON CHILI
Simple to make, packed with flavor and a little kick.
Provided by Annie
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Chili Recipes
Time 1h
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Saute onion and garlic in a large soup pot over medium-high heat until onion begins to brown, about 5 minutes. Add venison and cook until browned, about 7 minutes.
- Add all 3 types of beans, diced tomatoes with green chiles, tomato sauce, broth, cumin, oregano, paprika, chili powder, sugar, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer until flavors meld, at least 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 371.7 calories, Carbohydrate 41.6 g, Cholesterol 105.8 mg, Fat 4.9 g, Fiber 14.6 g, Protein 41.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 1409 mg, Sugar 3.4 g
BEST VENISON CHILI
We love Venison. Being such a wonderful lean meat we expecially enjoy chili with it. Here is our version of Venison Chili. (I use my own canned tomatoes and salsa)
Provided by michEgan
Categories < 4 Hours
Time 1h15m
Yield 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Brown venison with 2 to 3 tablespoons olive oil, with the chopped onions, celery, green peppers, and garlic. Put chopped tomatoes and salsa in a large pot. Add meat mixture, beans and all the spices. Adjust spices to suite your taste. Simmer for 1 to 2 hours.
- serve with corn bread.
- Enjoy.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 352.5, Fat 7.2, SaturatedFat 3.1, Cholesterol 68.1, Sodium 1122.1, Carbohydrate 43.1, Fiber 13.5, Sugar 7.7, Protein 31.4
CROCK POT VENISON CHILI
Absolutely delicious venison chili, and super fast prep time. Can also be made with ground beef or turkey. Tastes a lot like Wendy's chili! This was adapted/modified from "Slow-Cooker Hearty Beef Chili" in Kraft Food & Family Fall 2008 issue.
Provided by Ashleigh B.
Categories Deer
Time 10m
Yield 8 cups, 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Brown venison, until there is just a little tiny bit of pink still. This keeps the venison from getting tough, since it is super lean.
- add to crock pot with all remaining ingredients.
- cook on LOW for 5-6 hours or on HIGH for 3-4 hours.
- stir before serving, top with shredded cheddar or mexican cheese.
VENISON CHILI FROM THE LAND
Steps:
- Heat a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the olive oil and bacon and cook until the bacon renders its fat, about 4 minutes. Remove the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
- Pat the venison dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper. In batches, cook the meat in the Dutch oven until browned all over, about 6 minutes per batch. Remove the meat to a plate as it browns.
- Once all of the meat is out of the pot, add the onion, bell pepper, green chilies, and garlic and cook until the onion and pepper begin to soften, about 5 minutes. Add the chili powder, cumin, paprika, and chipotle powder and cook until the vegetables are coated with the spices, about 1 minute. Pour in the beer, bring to a boil, and boil until reduced by half, about 2 minutes. Add the tomatoes, beef broth, chopped chipotle and chipotle sauce, brown sugar, and cocoa powder. Bring to a simmer and add the bacon and venison back. Simmer the stew, partially covered, until the meat is tender and the sauce is thick and flavorful, 1 1/2 hours to 1 hour and 45 minutes, uncovering for the last half an hour. If the meat is tender but the sauce is too thin, simmer rapidly over high heat for a minute or two to reduce, stirring to keep the bottom from burning.
INSTANT POT® VENISON CHILI
Chili is one of my favorite ways to utilize the abundance of ground meat you get with a deer. I like to use my Instant Pot® to eliminate the mess it makes on the stovetop as it simmers. It is also done much quicker. I haven't seen a recipe here so I thought I would share. Top with sour cream, cheese, and onions if desired.
Provided by Soup Loving Nicole
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Chili Recipes
Time 55m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Low Saute function. Add venison and cook for 5 minutes, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks. Add onion and jalapeno peppers; cook and stir until softened, about 3 minutes. Cancel Saute mode.
- Add chili beans, crushed tomatoes, kidney beans, water, chili powder, cumin, oregano, garlic powder, and onion powder to the pot. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 20 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
- Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 367.5 calories, Carbohydrate 50.4 g, Cholesterol 86.2 mg, Fat 4.7 g, Fiber 14.9 g, Protein 37.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 1037.6 mg, Sugar 5.7 g
TEXAS VENISON CHILI
Steps:
- For the chili puree: Combine the pasilla chiles, ancho chiles, chile de arbol and chicken stock in a medium saucepan over high heat. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the chiles are soft, about 10 minutes. Cool slightly. Pour into a blender. Add the tortillas and puree until smooth. The chili mixture should be quite thick with just enough liquid to puree. You may need to add a bit of additional stock.
- For the chili: Heat the oil in a large saute pan over medium-high heat. When the oil smokes, add the venison and cook, stirring twice, until just brown, about 5 minutes. Remove the meat with a slotted spoon and set aside.
- Add the onion to the pan with the hot oil and cook until well browned, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cumin and cook for 1 minute. Add the chili puree and cook, stirring often to prevent scorching, until thick and very dark, about 7 minutes. Stir in the venison, beer and chicken stock. Lower the heat and simmer, uncovered, until very thick and reduced by half, about 1 hour.
- Tie the cilantro and cinnamon stick together with kitchen twine. Remove the chili from the heat and stir in the cinnamon and cilantro bundle. Let stand, without stirring, for 15 minutes. Remove the cinnamon and cilantro bundle. Let stand, without stirring, for 15 more minutes, then stir in some lime juice to taste. Season with salt and pepper.
CHILI CON CARNE TEXAS STYLE - WITH VENISON
The original recipe (I believe it was a Good Housekeeping recipe book) has been modified for venison. Very tasty.
Provided by patklavon
Categories Deer
Time 1h20m
Yield 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Cube the venison steak (1/4 inch cubes); dice the onions and green peppers; mince the garlic; shred the monterey jack cheese.
- In a large pot, over medium high heat, in the vegetable oil, cook the venison cubes (a third at a time), stirring frequently until browned on all sides, removing venison to a bowl as it browns; set aside;.
- Reserve 1/2 cup diced onions for sprinkling over chili later. In the pan drippings in the large pot, over medium heat, cook the green peppers, garlic, crushed red pepper, and remaining onions until the vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally, and adding more oil if necessary.
- Return the meat to the pot; add tomatoes with their liquid and the remaining ingredients except the shredded cheese; over high heat, heat to boiling. Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot and simmer for 1 hour or until the venison is fork tender, stirring occasionally.
- Serve the chili in bowls and pass the shredded cheese and remaining onions to sprinkle.
- I always like to make some garlic bread and a salad to go with this. It's really good - especially when the weather is cold (and the fireplace is hot).
VENISON CHILI
"This meaty chili is nicely seasoned and has gotten many 'very good' responses from my friends," says Gary Urness of Kenyon, Minnesota. "It's easy to make."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 1h15m
Yield 3-4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, cook venison and onion in oil until meat is browned. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour or until meat is tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 292 calories, Fat 13g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 112mg cholesterol, Sodium 681mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 34g protein.
WILD GAME CHILI (VENISON AND WILD BOAR)
You can use your favorite game meat for this chili. I used the venison and wild boar because they were easier for me to find. You want to add the vegetables in layers in order to get a complex flavor throughout. I do not like beans in my chili, so if you are a bean lover, just add a can of kidney beans to the recipe.
Provided by David04
Categories Deer
Time 4h20m
Yield 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Chop meat and vegetables.
- Season and brown meat in a coated large pot along with the garlic and half of the chopped onion.
- Add beef stock, Chili Powder,Salt, Pepper, and Paprika and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes, this will allow the meat to absorb the flavor of the spices. Stir as needed.
- Stir in peppers, remaining onion, celery, and mushrooms. Simmer for another 30 minutes, stirring as needed, to allow the vegetables to absorb the flavor of the spices.
- Add stewed tomatoes, green onions and cilantro and stir.
- Slow cook for 2-4 hours, stiring as needed. If you need more liquid, just add more beef stock.
VENISON TEQUILA CHILI
A hearty venison chili made with tomatoes, onion and beans. Tequila gives it a boost of flavor. Adjust the spices to your taste.
Provided by ifishihunt
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Chili Recipes
Time 3h15m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the ground venison and cook, stirring to crumble, until no longer pink. Mix in the celery and onion; cook and stir until tender. Season with red pepper flakes, garlic powder and chili powder. Cook and stir for a minute to intensify the flavors.
- Pour in the tomatoes, tomato sauce, tequila and orange juice; simmer over low heat, uncovered, for 2 hours. After 2 hours, mix the beans into the chili and simmer for another 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 293.8 calories, Carbohydrate 26 g, Cholesterol 86 mg, Fat 6.1 g, Fiber 6.7 g, Protein 29.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 800.4 mg, Sugar 10 g
INSTANT POT® VENISON AND BEAN CHILI
My own take on Instant Pot® venison chili!
Provided by Valerie Martin
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Chili Recipes
Time 1h5m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®), add olive oil, and select Saute function. Add ground venison and pepper; cook and stir until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Add tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, chili beans, kidney beans, and black beans; stir to combine.
- Mix in onion and garlic, and then add cocoa powder, marjoram, chili powder, parsley, red pepper flakes, and bay leaves. Stir until well combined and cancel Saute function.
- Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 30 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
- Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, 10 to 40 minutes. Remove bay leaves before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 406.3 calories, Carbohydrate 55.3 g, Cholesterol 79.8 mg, Fat 5.9 g, Fiber 17.2 g, Protein 37.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 2140.3 mg, Sugar 15.8 g
TWISTED VENISON CHILI
Venison chili with a twist...a slight kick and a hint of sweetness.
Provided by Janine Coleman
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Chili Recipes
Time 1h45m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium-high heat in a skillet. Add venison and cook and stir until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard grease.
- Heat remaining tablespoon olive oil over medium-high heat in a separate skillet. Add sausage and cook and stir until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard grease. Combine venison and sausage in a large pot.
- Melt butter over medium heat in a skillet. Add onion, jalapeno, and garlic and cook and stir until softened, 5 to 7 minutes. Carefully transfer mixture to a food processor and lightly blend. Add to meat mixture.
- Lightly blend tomatoes in a food processor; add to meat mixture. Add chili powder, beef bouillon, liquid smoke, cumin, cayenne, and allspice, stirring after each addition. Stir in beer, kidney beans, tomato sauce, and bourbon.
- Bring chili mixture to a boil; reduce heat to low and let simmer until thickened and reduced, about 1 hour.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 506.3 calories, Carbohydrate 29.4 g, Cholesterol 107.6 mg, Fat 24.7 g, Fiber 8.7 g, Protein 34.7 g, SaturatedFat 8.9 g, Sodium 1346.4 mg, Sugar 5.3 g
VENISON BURGER AND STEAK CHILI
This is our home made deer chili recipe. We eat venison whenever possible as it is healthier than beef. This is a great chili to serve at parties and to get friends that think they don't like venison to try it out. They will be greatly surprised! Enjoy!
Provided by Jennifer Mills
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Chili Recipes
Time 3h15m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 23
Steps:
- Cook sausage in a large skillet over medium-high heat until crumbled and browned; place into a large Dutch oven. Sear venison cubes until well browned; add to sausage. Add ground venison, and cook until crumbly and no longer pink; place into Dutch oven.
- Heat olive oil in the skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in the mushrooms, and cook until soft, about 2 minutes. Stir in onion and garlic, cook until the onion is translucent, about 2 minutes. Add the green and red peppers, red chile pepper, and jalapeno; cook until softened, then add to Dutch oven.
- Stir in tomato paste, tomato sauce, black beans, diced tomatoes, and water. Season with chili powder, paprika, cayenne, and oregano. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the venison pieces are tender, about 2 hours.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper, and stir in parsley before serving. To serve, sprinkle with shredded Cheddar cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 481.6 calories, Carbohydrate 34.5 g, Cholesterol 127.7 mg, Fat 18 g, Fiber 11.6 g, Protein 44.7 g, SaturatedFat 7.8 g, Sodium 1515.3 mg, Sugar 11.5 g
VENISON CHILI CON CARNE
Kim Vaughn of Hampton, Virginia shares this thick, spicy chili that's served over rice. "The venison is tender, and the blend of spices, tomatoes and Italian hot sausage gives it plenty of zip," Kim notes.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h20m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In a Dutch oven, cook the sausage, onion and red pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain and set aside. , In the same pan, brown venison in oil; drain. Add the tomatoes, broth, tomato paste, brown sugar, cumin, chili powder, oregano, pepper flakes, salt, pepper and sausage mixture. Simmer, uncovered, for 1 to 1-1/2 hours or until venison is tender. Stir in parsley. Serve with rice if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 435 calories, Fat 19g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 159mg cholesterol, Sodium 868mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 46g protein.
BEEF, MOOSE OR VENISON CHILI
This is a really thick hot chile. I myself don't use the hot peppers or Tabasco sauce. I also use the ground red pepper instead of the crushed red pepper. I like my chili a little more thinner so I also add tomato juice. Make this on a nice cold day and it'll heat you up in no time.
Provided by Catnip46
Categories Deer
Time 2h
Yield 15 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- In a large chili pot, combine: tomato sauce, tomato paste, beer, chopped peppers, chili powder, vinegar, Tabasco sauce, cumin, crushed red pepper, oregano, Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper. Bring to simmer.
- In a large frying pan cook bacon until crisp.
- Add bacon and 2 TB drippings to chili pot.
- Brown moose meat, onions, garlic and MSG and add to chili pot.
- Cover pot and simmer for one hour.
- Add beans to chili pot and simmer 1/2 hour more.
- If you like your chili thinner add tomato juice.
VENISON CHILI
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, cook the bacon until the fat is rendered, 4 to 6 minutes. Remove the bacon using a slotted spoon and transfer to paper-lined plate to drain. Add the venison to the hot oil in the pan and cook, stirring occasionally and in batches if necessary, until well seared. Remove from the pan and set aside. Add the onions, bell peppers and garlic and saute over medium-low heat until tender. Stir in the wine and the tomato paste. Bring the mixture to a boil. Stir in the dry spices, chopped tomatoes and the beef stock. Season lightly with salt and pepper. Simmer uncovered for 35 to 45 minutes, or until the sauce is very thick and flavorful. Add the venison to the pot and cook, stirring, until just cooked through and hot, 3 to 4 minutes. Check the seasoning and serve with the grated cheese.
MY TASTY TASTY VENISON & PORK CHILI
My husband loves venison chili. We hope that you will enjoy this spicy dish, which can be made hotter or milder, by adding or decreasing the amount of chili powder and peppers. When cooking with venison, I always add ground pork or bacon because venison is very lean and can dry out easily. For the best tasting chili remove from heat, let the chili cool completely, then cover and refrigerate it until the next day.
Provided by Baby Kato
Categories < 4 Hours
Time 2h30m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 28
Steps:
- In a large pan saute the onions and garlic in oil and butter until they are limp and golden.
- Next add the ground venison & pork, stirring until well browned.
- Then add the rest of the ingredients except for the beans and cook on high for 5 minutes making sure to stir constantly at this stage.
- Lower heat, cover and simmer for 30 minutes.
- Add the drained kidney beans and stir to blend the flavors together.
- Place the chili in a slow cooker on low and cook for 2 - 3 hours.
- Cook until the chili is thickened and rich in flavor.
- Remember to taste your chili as it's cooking to see if you need to adjust your seasonings.
- Adjust the spices accordingly and add more liquid if the mixture gets too dry.
- Top with a mixture of shredded cheddar & Monterey jack cheese & thinly sliced green onions.
VENISON BLACK BEAN CHILI
Make and share this Venison Black Bean Chili recipe from Food.com.
Provided by matthew.benigni
Categories Wild Game
Time 2h
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Salt and pepper the meat and brown it in a large skillet with butter.
- Put the diced tomatoes and chipotles in a blender and puree them.
- Add the beef broth and the chipotles/tomato puree to your skillet and simmer for 1.5 hours. Add water if necessary.
- While the chili is simmering, sauté the onion until soft and set aside.
- Once the meat is tender, add the beans and onions. Simmer for 15 more minutes and season to taste.
Tips:
- Use high-quality venison: Opt for venison that is fresh, lean, and properly trimmed to ensure the best flavor and texture in your chili.
- Brown the venison thoroughly: Browning the venison before adding it to the chili helps develop its flavor and create a richer, more complex broth.
- Use a variety of beans: Incorporating different types of beans, such as kidney beans, pinto beans, and black beans, adds depth of flavor and texture to the chili.
- Don't skimp on the spices: Chili is all about the spices! Use a generous amount of chili powder, cumin, paprika, and cayenne pepper to create a flavorful and aromatic dish.
- Simmer for a while: Allow the chili to simmer for at least an hour, or even longer, to allow the flavors to meld and deepen.
- Garnish it up: When serving the chili, don't forget to add some garnishes like shredded cheese, sour cream, chopped onions, and cilantro to enhance its presentation and taste.
Conclusion:
With its rich, hearty flavor, tender venison, and the perfect blend of spices, this venison chili is a true crowd-pleaser. Whether you're enjoying it on a chilly night or serving it at a tailgate party, this dish is sure to warm your soul and satisfy your taste buds. So next time you have some venison on hand, give this recipe a try - you won't be disappointed!
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