hunter's sweet 'n spicy chili
My husband and I have argued for years which chili recipe is the best, his or mine. We have come up with a wonderful, scrumptious and amazingly tantalizing chili compromise! What is the secret? His favorite BBQ sauce and my original chili recipe made with a wonderful venison/ground beef mixture. It's HOT, it's SWEET, and it's oh, sooo yummy! Our eight children agree... it's the best. We serve it on the first day of buck season as our hunters arrive home, with a side of cornbread and a room filled with family! It doesn't get any sweeter than this... a memory to savor for generations to come.
Blue Ribbon Recipe
This venison chili is a great recipe for someone that's new to cooking venison. Using venison and beef takes away the gamey flavor some people find from venison. The combination of savory and sweet with a punch of spice makes this the perfect chili. We loved the addition of corn and BBQ sauce. They add a bit of sweetness. Overall, this is a flavorful chili recipe. If you have leftovers, we highly recommend you try Leah's suggestion over bowtie pasta. It was delicious and a great way to reinvent leftovers.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds venison/ground beef mixture (equal parts of each)
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1 large green pepper
- 1 can crushed tomatoes, 28 oz.
- 1 can stewed tomatoes, 14.5 oz.
- 1 can tomato sauce, 15 oz.
- 1 can corn, drained well, 15 oz.
- 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained, 15 oz.
- 1 can chili seasoned red kidney beans, not drained, 16 oz.
- 1/8 cup Sweet Baby Ray's Original BBQ Sauce
- 1/8 cup sugar, granulated
- 1 teaspoon cumin, ground
- 1/2 teaspoon each of garlic powder, parsley, and salt
- 1/4 teaspoon each of black pepper and cayenne pepper
- about 1/4 teaspoon each of oregano, Italian seasoning, and basil
- 1/2 tablespoon chili powder
How To Make hunter's sweet 'n spicy chili
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Step 1Saute ground beef/venison until almost all pink is gone. Pour off fat. -
Step 2Add the bell peppers and onions.
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Step 3Sauté until slightly soft, but not transparent.
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Step 4Then the crushed tomatoes, stewed tomatoes, and tomato sauce.
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Step 5Next, add the corn and beans.
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Step 6Then add the BBQ sauce and seasonings.
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Step 7Cook covered for at least one hour. Taste, then adjust spices as needed.
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Step 8Uncover and cook for another 30 min – 1 hour.
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Step 9Serve with homemade buttered cornbread.
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Step 10What to do with leftovers? Serve over cooked bowtie pasta and top with cheddar cheese and a dollop of sour cream. You will never go back to your old chili recipe!
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