Clean Venison Chili

My husband and I both like chili, and since he was out in the cold hunting for that elusive big buck, I decided to make him venison chili.  Venison is a lean meat that has a unique flavor, but we both enjoy eating it.  So, I decided to swap out the ground beef for ground venison instead!  This recipe make a ton, and it is more delicious the next day!

INGREDIENTS:

1 1/2 pounds of ground venison

2 medium onions, chopped

3 bell peppers, chopped (I like to use one green, red, and yellow or orange)

1 tablespoon of minced garlic

2 cans diced tomatoes (low sodium, no added sugar if possible)

1 can chili beans

1 can black beans, rinsed

1 can navy beans, rinsed

1 can kidney beans, rinsed

1 can cannellini beans, rinsed

2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil

2 cups water (depends on how soupy you want your chili)

SPICES:

Note: I do not measure the spices.  Add according to your preferred tastes, but start with 1 teaspoon.

Chili powder

Ground coriander

ground cumin

black pepper

Ground red pepper

Ground cinnamon

DIRECTIONS:

1. In a medium skillet, saute the peppers, onions and garlic until softened.  Add the ground venison and cook until browned.
2. Transfer the meat, onions, peppers and garlic mixture to a 5 quart or larger crockpot.
3. Add the remaining ingredients and give a stir.
4. Cook on high for eight hours and reduce to low until ready to serve.

Enjoy! Leave a comment if you have tried this recipe and let me know how you liked it!