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venison chili mac and cheese

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

Dig out that venison from your freezer and try this recipe. We found it to be simply delicious.

(3 ratings)
yield 4 / 8
cook time 1 Hr 30 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For venison chili mac and cheese

  • 1 c
    olive oil
  • 1 1/2 lb
    ground venison
  • 2 md
    onions, diced
  • 3 clove
    fresh garlic, chopped
  • 4 Tbsp
    tomato paste
  • 1 1/2 c
    red wine
  • 4 c
    beef broth
  • 3 tsp
    chili powder
  • 2 tsp
    paprika
  • 1 tsp
    ground cumin
  • 1 c
    kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp
    ground black pepper
  • 1 c
    whole italian tomatoes
  • THE MAC AND CHEESE
  • 1 lb
    penne pasta
  • 1 c
    grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 c
    grated sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1 c
    grated swiss cheese
  • 1 c
    grated gruyere cheese
  • 2 c
    heavy cream
  • 2 1/2 c
    half and half
  • 1/2 tsp
    red pepper flakes
  • 3/4 tsp
    kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp
    fresh ground black pepper

How To Make venison chili mac and cheese

  • 1
    Heat a large skillet over medium heat, add the olive oil and the ground venison. Season the venison and stir until browned. Add the onions and garlic and sauté over medium heat until they start to caramelize, about 8-10 minutes. Add the tomato paste and cook over medium heat for 2-3 minutes, this will remove some of the acid. Add red wine and reduce by half. Add the beef broth and the spices. Simmer the chili for 1 hour.
  • 2
    Add the tomatoes and simmer for 1 hour. Season with salt and black pepper. Place the chili in a casserole dish that is large enough for the chili to fill halfway. Wrap the chili with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 hours.
  • 3
    The Mac and Cheese
  • 4
    When the pasta is cooked drain and shock the pasta under cold running water. Shake all of the excess water off the pasta and place in a plastic container. Stir in the rest of the ingredients, cover and refrigerate for 3 hours.
  • 5
    Remove the pasta mixture and spoon on top of the chili. Sprinkle the top with grated parmesan cheese and bake for 40 minutes at 350 degrees. Remove from the oven and let sit 10 minutes before serving.
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