Minnesota Hunter's Chili

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Not terribly spicy, this hunter's chili can be kicked up with hot sauce for those who like it hotter, but it is pretty flavorful. Beef can be used instead of game. Freezes well and makes a wonderful day-in-camp campfire meal. Serve over rice or mix in cooked pinto beans.

Submitted by Danno
Updated on October 27, 2024
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
2 hrs 40 mins
Total Time:
2 hrs 50 mins
Servings:
16
Yield:
4 1/2 quarts
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 16 servings

  • 4 tablespoons bacon fat

  • 1 large red onion, chopped fine

  • 2 pounds coarsely ground venison

  • 1 pound coarsely ground beef

  • 3 pounds coarsely ground pork

  • 3 tablespoons chili powder

  • 1 ½ tablespoons cayenne pepper

  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic

  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin

  • 3 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce

  • 2 cups water

  • 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste

  • 2 tablespoons paprika

  • 2 tablespoons dried parsley

  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt

  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano

  • ½ cup masa harina

Directions

  1. Heat bacon fat in a 5-quart Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion and cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Add venison and brown well, about 10 minutes.

  2. Brown beef in a separate skillet over medium heat, 7 to 10 minutes; add to Dutch oven with venison. Brown pork in the skillet over medium heat, 10 to 15 minutes; add to the Dutch oven with meat mixture. Add chili powder, cayenne pepper, garlic, and cumin. Cook over medium heat until flavors have combined, stirring occasionally, about 30 minutes.

  3. Stir tomato sauce, water, tomato paste, paprika, parsley, salt, and oregano into the meat mixture in the Dutch oven. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook for about 1 hour. Stir occasionally and add water as needed.

  4. Mix masa harina into the meat mixture in the Dutch oven; cook until thickened, at least 30 minutes. Add more water as needed.

Cook’s Note

Use any type of game meat you prefer, such as moose or elk.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

332 Calories
18g Fat
10g Carbs
33g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 16
Calories 332
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 18g 23%
Saturated Fat 7g 33%
Cholesterol 116mg 39%
Sodium 755mg 33%
Total Carbohydrate 10g 4%
Dietary Fiber 3g 10%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 33g 67%
Vitamin C 9mg 10%
Calcium 46mg 4%
Iron 5mg 26%
Potassium 700mg 15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.