Name: Venison Chili
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 29 min
Total time: 39 min
Yield: 8 Servings
Cuisine: American

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February 17, 2026

Venison Chili is a versatile and delicious dish that you can make with ground deer meat and some pantry staples. It’s perfect for the cold months of hunting season or any time you crave some comfort food. Venison chili is a delicious way to use ground deer meat in a hearty and satisfying dish. Venison is leaner than beef, so it benefits from some extra flavor and moisture. It is one of the best venison recipes.

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Venison Chili

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WarningMilk and 3 other allergens identified

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Instructions

In a large pot, add ground venison, onion, bell pepper, garlic and House Seasoning blend and cook over medium high heat until meat is no longer pink.

Drain excess fat from meat.

Stir chili seasoning mix, brown sugar, chili in adobo and flour into meat mixture; Cook for 2 minutes.

Add crushed tomatoes, kidney beans and black beans; Stir until combined.

Reduce heat to medium, cover and cook for 30 minutes.

Serve with your favorite chili toppings.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Venison Fat Management 🥩
Since venison is extremely lean, add a tablespoon of olive oil or diced bacon during browning to prevent dryness and enhance flavor complexity.
Bean Texture Control 🫘
Partially mash some beans against the pot's side to create a thicker, more luxurious chili consistency without adding extra thickeners.
Adobo Pepper Intensity 🌶️
Remove seeds from chipotle peppers to control heat level, and finely mince them for even spice distribution throughout the chili.
Flavor Depth Technique 🥄
Toast your dry spices in the pan for 30-45 seconds before adding wet ingredients to unlock deeper, more complex flavor profiles.
Low and Slow Technique 🕰️
Simmer the chili on low heat for at least 90 minutes to allow venison to become tender and flavors to fully integrate.

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Hi! I’m Christina… welcome to my kitchen! It’s so nice to meet you! I share tried and true recipes that anyone can make. I believe, if you can read, you can cook.