Elk Chili

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A simple but tasty chili recipe using ground elk meat as the base. Best served with Mexican style cornbread. Beef may also be substituted for elk.

Submitted by Mark Cunningham
Updated on July 14, 2022
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Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr
Total Time:
1 hr 30 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • 1 ½ pounds ground elk meat

  • 2 large yellow onions, diced

  • 2 (10 ounce) cans tomato sauce

  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can Italian-style stewed tomatoes

  • 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained

  • 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chiles (Optional)

  • 1 ½ tablespoons chili powder

  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin

  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • 1 teaspoon black pepper

  • ½ cup brown sugar

Directions

  1. In a large deep skillet over medium heat, cook the ground elk with the onion until evenly browned. Drain off excess grease.

  2. Pour the tomato sauce, stewed tomatoes, kidney beans and green chilies into the skillet with the meat, and stir to blend. Season with chili powder, cumin, salt, pepper, oregano and brown sugar. Cover, and simmer over low heat for at least one hour.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

307 Calories
2g Fat
45g Carbs
28g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 307
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 2g 3%
Saturated Fat 1g 3%
Cholesterol 52mg 17%
Sodium 1462mg 64%
Total Carbohydrate 45g 16%
Dietary Fiber 8g 29%
Total Sugars 29g
Protein 28g 56%
Vitamin C 28mg 31%
Calcium 102mg 8%
Iron 6mg 34%
Potassium 735mg 16%

* 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.