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Award-Winning Venison Cook-Off Chili
A cook-off champion made with venison — lean, rich, and gamey in the best way. Black coffee replaces water for an earthy backbone, and a touch of cocoa rounds out the heat.
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2h
Cook Time
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Venison
Protein
📍
Midwest
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Heat Level
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Community Score
4.5
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Nutrition Per Serving
485
calories
per serving
per serving
45g
Protein
19g
Fat
35g
Carbs
13g
Fiber
Sodium1053mg
Sugar7g
Estimates per serving (8 servings total) · Powered by Edamam
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Ingredients
2 lbs ground venisonAmazon ↗
1 lb ground pork sausageAmazon ↗
2 cans kidney beansAmazon ↗
1 can black beansAmazon ↗
28 oz diced tomatoesAmazon ↗
2 jalapeños, mincedAmazon ↗
1 large onion, dicedAmazon ↗
4 garlic clovesAmazon ↗
3 tbsp chili powderAmazon ↗
2 tsp cuminAmazon ↗
1 tsp smoked paprikaAmazon ↗
1 cup strong black coffeeAmazon ↗
1 tbsp cocoa powderAmazon ↗
Steps
1
Brown venison and pork sausage together in a Dutch oven2
Drain excess fat, add onion, garlic, and jalapeños3
Cook 5 minutes until softened4
Stir in chili powder, cumin, paprika, and cocoa5
Pour in black coffee and tomatoes, bring to a boil6
Reduce heat and simmer 1 hour, stirring occasionally7
Add both cans of beans and simmer 30 more minutes until thick and richOrder Ingredients
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