VENISON CHILI
2-3 pounds ground venison(or ground beef)
2 cans beans(ex. kidney, pinto, black beans)
2 can diced tomatoes
1 small can tomato paste
2 T. chili powder
2-3 T. cumin
2 medium onions, diced
1 bell pepper, diced
1 jalapeno, diced
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper
1/4 tsp. cayenne
2 T. Worcestershire sauce
1/2 tsp or more of your favorite hot sauce
Cilantro, 2 tsp. freshly chopped
Grated cheese
Ritz crackers
Sour Cream or plain Greek yogurt
Brown the meat, onions, pepper, garlic, & jalapeno in a large stock pot drizzled with a teaspoon of olive or canola oil; stir in tomato paste & Worcestershire. Salt and pepper to taste. Add cumin, chili powder, crushed red pepper & cayenne. Add the beans, tomatoes. Add hot sauce and a splash of water if needed to get to desired consistency. Cover and simmer on low for at least 30 minutes.
Add the cilantro and stir.
Serve in bowls and sprinkle with grated cheese and a dollop of sour cream or Greek yogurt.
Serve with Ritz cracker or tortilla chips. Add extra hot sauce if desired.