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Beef Moose Or Venison Chili Recipe

Warm up on a cold day with this intensely flavorful and customizable chili! Made with beef, moose, or venison, this recipe offers a thick, rich base with options to adjust the spice level to your preference. Easily adaptable for thinner chili lovers, this recipe is perfect for a cozy night in. Discover the delicious depth of flavor from the perfect blend of spices and hearty meats. Perfect for game meat lovers and chili enthusiasts alike!

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 120 mins
Calories 269.2 kcal
Protein 17g
Rating 4.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Beef Moose Or Venison Chili

  • 1 1/2 lbs ground moose
  • 12 oz beer
  • 1 large onion
  • 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 tsp ground red pepper
  • 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
  • 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tbsp Tabasco sauce
  • 4 slices bacon
  • 1 tbsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp ground red pepper
  • 1/2 tsp MSG
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tbsp bacon drippings
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans
  • 1 green bell pepper
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans
  • 1 cup tomato juice

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How to Make Beef Moose Or Venison Chili

  1. In a large (6-quart) chili pot, combine: 28 oz (794g) can crushed tomatoes, 6 oz (170g) can tomato paste, 12 oz (340ml) beer, 1 green bell pepper (chopped), 2 tbsp chili powder, 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar, 1 tbsp tabasco sauce (optional), 1 tbsp ground cumin, 1 tsp ground red pepper (or more, to taste), 1 tsp dried oregano, 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
  2. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
  3. In a large frying pan, cook 4 slices bacon until crisp. Remove bacon and set aside, reserving 2 tbsp bacon drippings.
  4. Add the reserved bacon drippings and the cooked bacon to the chili pot.
  5. Add 1.5 lbs (680g) ground moose, beef, or venison to the pan and brown. Add 1 large onion (chopped) and 2 cloves garlic (minced) to the pan and cook until softened. Add 1/2 tsp MSG (optional). Add the meat and vegetable mixture to the chili pot.
  6. Cover the pot and simmer for one hour, stirring occasionally.
  7. Add 1 (15-ounce) can kidney beans (drained and rinsed) and 1 (15-ounce) can pinto beans (drained and rinsed) to the chili pot. Simmer for another 30 minutes.
  8. For a thinner chili, stir in 1 cup (240ml) tomato juice.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

42 g

Sugar

30g

Fat

27g

Carbs

6g

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Soups, Stews & Chilis Main Courses Main Dish / Dinner Beef & Red Meat Ground Beef Recipes American Fall Recipes

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Time To Make Course Main Ingredient Preparation For Large Groups Main Dish Beef Chili Wild Game Deer Meat Moose Number Of Servings 4 Hours Or Less