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Comforting Slow Cooker Venison Chili: 5-Ingredient Easy Dinner

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A hearty, slow-cooked venison chili that is simple to prepare and perfect for cold weather. This recipe uses lean ground venison, beans, and spices to create a rich, gamey-free comfort food dish.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds ground venison
  • 1 large yellow onion, diced
  • 1 green bell pepper, diced
  • 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
  • 2 cans (14.5 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
  • 2 cans (15 ounces each) black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper (or to taste)
  • Optional: dash of cayenne pepper or 1 tablespoon brown sugar

Instructions

  1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground venison and break it up with a wooden spoon. Cook until no longer pink (5-7 minutes). Drain excess fat if necessary and transfer meat to a 6-quart slow cooker.
  2. In the same skillet, add a little oil if needed. Sauté diced onion and bell pepper for 3-4 minutes until softened. Add minced garlic in the last minute. Transfer this mixture to the slow cooker.
  3. Add undrained diced tomatoes and tomato paste to the slow cooker. Stir well to break up the paste.
  4. Add rinsed black beans, chili powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Stir until all ingredients are well-coated.
  5. Cover and cook on LOW for 6-8 hours, or on HIGH for 3-4 hours.
  6. Taste and adjust seasoning. If too thick, add a splash of water or broth. If too thin, cook uncovered for the last 30 minutes. Let rest for 15-20 minutes before serving.

Notes

Do not skip browning the meat to develop flavor. Be careful with salt as canned ingredients contain sodium. Let the chili rest for 15-20 minutes after cooking to allow flavors to meld and texture to thicken. Can be made in an Instant Pot by sautéing meat/veg, then pressure cooking on High for 20 minutes with a 10-minute natural release.

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