Texas Deer Chili Recipe

Name: Texas Deer Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
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; 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; Second Addition; 2 cups water; 1/2 teaspoon red pepper; 1 teaspoon cumin; 1 tablespoon paprika; 1 tablespoon chili powder

Servings: persons

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
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
Second Addition
2 cups water
1/2 teaspoon red pepper
1 teaspoon cumin
1 tablespoon paprika
1 tablespoon chili powder

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

You need 25 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb ground venison, 1 lb ground beef, I use 80/20, 1 tablespoon shortening, 1 yellow onion, minced, and more.

Yes, Texas Deer Chili 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.

Texas Deer Chili

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