Venison Chili

Published December 7, 1991

Total Time
2 hours 10 minutes
Rating
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Ingredients

Yield:6 - 8 servings
  • ⅓ cup olive oil

  • 3 cups diced Spanish onions

  • 4 pounds coarsely ground venison

  • Salt and pepper

  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped

  • ½ pound dried red kidney beans, soaked in water overnight

  • 2 teaspoons cumin

  • 3 tablespoons chili powder

  • 8 dashes Tabasco

  • 12 ounces canned green chilies

  • 1 28-ounce can whole peeled tomatoes, coarsely chopped, liquid reserved

  • 2 cups V-8 juice

  • 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped

  • 2 cups grated cheddar cheese

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Nutritional analysis per serving (6 to 8 servings)

34 grams carbs; 73 milligrams cholesterol; 641 calories; 11 grams monosaturated fat; 3 grams polyunsaturated fat; 9 grams saturated fat; 27 grams fat; 10 grams fiber; 1207 milligrams sodium; 65 grams protein; 7 grams sugar

Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    In a large kettle, heat olive oil. Brown the onions and meat and season with salt and pepper. Add the garlic, kidney beans, spices, chilies and tomatoes. Stir until blended.

  2. Step 2

    Stir in tomato liquid and V-8. Cover and simmer for about 2 hours.

  3. Step 3

    When ready to serve, place in individual heatproof bowls. Sprinkle onion over top. Cover with cheese. Place under a preheated broiler until cheese is melted.

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I have made many an NY TImes recipe, but this one stands out. I made it pretty much by the book, substituting canned beans for re-constituted dry beans. The canned chili peppers and canned tomatoes were fantastic. I used venison and also added some cooked chicken and sausage I had from other recipes. I think pretty much any meat would do just fine.

Editing my earlier: I had the heat too low. I turned up the heat to a bubbling simmer and this worked: simmering the chili at medium-low for three hours fully cooked the beans through. Insert facepalm…

The beans: use canned! Two hours is way, way too little time for uncooked beans. At two hours mine were crunching underdone. If you use reconstituted, either pre-cook to the bean package instructions or use a slow cooker for an all-day cool. I used two pounds of meat, to fit the largest stew pot we have. Or was plenty, but I would use much less onion next time. Sweet onions worked in lieu of Spanish. One large 4” diameter sweet onion sufficed for three cups.

Editing my earlier: I had the heat too low. I turned up the heat to a bubbling simmer and this worked: simmering the chili at medium-low for three hours fully cooked the beans through. Insert facepalm…

I have made many an NY TImes recipe, but this one stands out. I made it pretty much by the book, substituting canned beans for re-constituted dry beans. The canned chili peppers and canned tomatoes were fantastic. I used venison and also added some cooked chicken and sausage I had from other recipes. I think pretty much any meat would do just fine.

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