Venison, Sausage, And Black Bean Chili Recipe

Name: Venison, Sausage, And Black Bean Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 lb spicy chicken sausage; cooking spray; 2 cups chopped onions; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 lb venison loin, cut into 1/2 inch pieces; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 2 cups reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth; 1 cup chopped plum tomato; 1 cup water; 2 tablespoons dried ancho chile powder; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 15 ounces black beans, rinsed and drained; 1/4 cup crumbled goat cheese; jalapeno, sliced (optional)

Servings: persons

1/4 lb spicy chicken sausage
cooking spray
2 cups chopped onions
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 lb venison loin, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 cups reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth
1 cup chopped plum tomato
1 cup water
2 tablespoons dried ancho chile powder
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
15 ounces black beans, rinsed and drained
1/4 cup crumbled goat cheese
jalapeno, sliced (optional)

1
Remove casings from sausage. Heat a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add sausage, onion, and garlic to pan; saute 5 minutes or until onion is tender, stirring to crumble sausage.
2
Add venison; cook 4 minutes or until venison is browned. Stir in tomato paste; cook 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3
Add chicken broth and next 5 ingredients (through cumin), scraping pan to loosen browned bits; bring to a boil.
4
Cover and reduce heat. Simmer for 1 hour and 15 minutes or until venison is tender.
5
Stir in black beans; cook 10 minutes or until thoroughly heated.
6
Top each serving with crumbled goat cheese. Serve with jalapeno slices, if desired.

588

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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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 lb spicy chicken sausage, cooking spray, 2 cups chopped onions, 3 garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, Venison, Sausage, And Black Bean 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.

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Venison, Sausage, And Black Bean Chili

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