Texas Deer Chili
- Ready In:
- 2hrs 45mins
- Ingredients:
- 23
- Yields:
-
1 1/2 Quarts
- Serves:
- 6
ingredients
- 1 lb ground venison
- 1 lb ground beef, I use 80/20
- 1 tablespoon shortening
- 1 yellow onion, minced
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 3 cups water
- 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
- 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granule
- 1 tablespoon beef bouillon granules
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
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First Addition
- 2 cups water
- 1⁄2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 1⁄2 teaspoon red pepper
- 1⁄2 teaspoon seasoning salt
- 1⁄2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- 4 tablespoons chili powder
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Second Addition
- 2 cups water
- 1⁄2 teaspoon red pepper
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
directions
- Place shortening in a pot and melt over medium high heat.
- Brown venison and beef together with the onion and garlic in the shortening.
- Add water, tomato sauce and spices and stir to combine.
- Bring mixture to a boil then reduce the heat and cover. Simmer until the mixture begins to thicken or about 45 minutes.
- Add "first addition" spices and 2 cups water to the mixture and stir to combine.
- Cover and simmer until the mixture begins to thicken or about 45 minutes.
- Add "second addition" spices and 2 cups water to the mixture and stir to combine.
- Cover and simmer until the mixture begins to thicken or about 30 minutes.
- We serve our chili with shredded cheese, diced onions, sour cream and sliced avocados but you can add whatever you like!
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