Chili Trifecta Recipe

Name: Chili Trifecta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb (.5 kg). ground venison; 1 lb (.5 kg). lean steak, cubed; 1 lb (.5 kg). bacon, cooked and diced; 1 small white onion, finely chopped; 1 small red onion, finely chopped; 1 bunch of green onions, chopped; 1 6 oz (168 grm). can tomato paste; 1 20 oz (560 grm). bottle of V-8 juice; 1 small tomato, finely chopped; 1/2 tbsp (7 ml). garlic powder; 1/4 lb (.1 kg). dried black beans; 1/4 lb (.1 kg). dried pinto beans; 1/4 lb (.1 kg). dried kidney beans; 2 cups (475 ml) dry red wine; 12 oz (336 grm). Mexican beer; 1/2 cup (125 ml) whiskey; 1 Jalapeno pepper, diced; 1 Habanero pepper, diced; 1 Chipotle pepper, diced; 1/4 tbsp (4 ml) oregano; 1 tbsp (15 ml) parsley; 2 tbsp (30 ml) paprika; 3 tbsp (45 ml) honey; 2 tbsp (30 ml) hot salt; 1 tbsp (15 ml) steak seasoning; 1 tbsp (15 ml) hamburger seasoning; shredded Cheddar Jack cheese

Servings: persons

1 lb (.5 kg). ground venison
1 lb (.5 kg). lean steak, cubed
1 lb (.5 kg). bacon, cooked and diced
1 small white onion, finely chopped
1 small red onion, finely chopped
1 bunch of green onions, chopped
1 6 oz (168 grm). can tomato paste
1 20 oz (560 grm). bottle of V-8 juice
1 small tomato, finely chopped
1/2 tbsp (7 ml). garlic powder
1/4 lb (.1 kg). dried black beans
1/4 lb (.1 kg). dried pinto beans
1/4 lb (.1 kg). dried kidney beans
2 cups (475 ml) dry red wine
12 oz (336 grm). Mexican beer
1/2 cup (125 ml) whiskey
1 Jalapeno pepper, diced
1 Habanero pepper, diced
1 Chipotle pepper, diced
1/4 tbsp (4 ml) oregano
1 tbsp (15 ml) parsley
2 tbsp (30 ml) paprika
3 tbsp (45 ml) honey
2 tbsp (30 ml) hot salt
1 tbsp (15 ml) steak seasoning
1 tbsp (15 ml) hamburger seasoning
shredded Cheddar Jack cheese

1
Soak beans for 24 hours in water and hot salt.
2
Cook bacon in frying pan and dice into smaller pieces.
3
Partially brown ground venison in bacon pan with bacon drippings, and hamburger seasoning.
4
Drain off excess grease.
5
Remove stems and seeds from peppers.
6
Mince peppers and place in a small bowl with whiskey to soak for 1/2 hour.
7
Season steak cubes with steak seasoning.
8
In crockpot, add soaked beans, bacon, venison, cubed steak, and other dry ingredients.
9
Add whiskey and peppers, as well as other liquids and tomato paste.
10
Cook on low for 8 hours.
11
Serve with shredded cheese.

1161

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 27 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb (.5 kg). ground venison, 1 lb (.5 kg). lean steak, cubed, 1 lb (.5 kg). bacon, cooked and diced, 1 small white onion, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Chili Trifecta falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Chili Trifecta

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Variations & substitutions

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