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elk chili

(3 ratings)
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Private Recipe by
Russ Myers
Necedah, WI

Super for eating on the trail or in your home kitchen. Reciope by: Randy Newberg

(3 ratings)
yield serving(s)
prep time 20 Min
cook time 2 Hr 20 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For elk chili

  • 3 Tbsp
    vegetable oil
  • 3 1/2 lb
    elk stew meat (cut into 1/2" cubes)
  • 3 clove
    garlic, minced or pressed
  • 1/2 tsp
    crushed, dry red peppers (optional)
  • 3 tsp
    chili powder (or more, to taste)
  • 3/4 tsp
    ground cumin
  • 3 Tbsp
    masa (or all purpose flour)
  • 1 Tbsp
    dry oregano 
  • 2 tsp
    salt
  • 1/2 tsp
    black pepper
  • 1 can
    (13 oz.) beef broth
  • 1 can
    (8 oz.) tomato sauce
  • 1/8 to 1/4 c
    green chili salsa (1/4 cup is spicy)
  • 3 to 4 c
    canned pinto beans (2 ea., 16 oz. cans with liquid drained)
  • cheddar cheese
  • sour cream

How To Make elk chili

  • 1
    Add oil to cubed elk, and mix to coat all pieces. Heat a Dutch oven, add oiled elk cubes and stir over medium heat until elk loses pink color, but do not brown too much.
  • 2
    Stir in garlic and crushed red peppers. Remove from heat. Combine chili powder, cumin, masa (or all-purpose flour), oregano, salt, and black pepper, and sprinkle over elk cubes until well coated. Slowly add broth and tomato sauce to meat, stirring until well blended.
  • 3
    Cover and simmer on low for 1/2 hour to 1-1/2 hours, or until elk is tender (do not overcook).
  • 4
    Add green chili salsa and pinto beans (drained), and simmer for an additional 20-30 minutes.
  • 5
    Serve in warmed bowls; garnish with cheese and/or sour cream.
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