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The Ultimate Venison Chili Recipe

Venison Chili is a great way to enjoy venison! With the help of an Instant Pot you will be enjoying this soup all Winter long.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Under Pressure10 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Main Dish, Soup
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 536kcal
Author: Mike Cleavenger

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil
  • 1 yellow onion diced
  • 2 red bell peppers diced
  • 1 pound venison
  • 2 tablespoons coconut sugar
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon cumin ground
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 3 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 cups beef bone broth
  • 28 ounces diced tomatoes with juice
  • 15 ounces black beans drained and rinsed
  • 15 ounces kidney beans drained and rinsed
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 ounce dark chocolate

Garnishes

  • Cilantro chopped
  • Avocado diced
  • Red Onion diced

Instructions

  • Turn on the saute function on your instant pot and let it heat up. When the digital display says HOT, you are ready to cook.
  • Add the avocado oil, onion, and red peppers. Cook until the vegetables start to soften, 5-7 minutes. Add the venison and brown.
  • Add coconut sugar, garlic powder, chili powder, cumin, paprika, cinnamon, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Saute for 2 minutes and add the tomato paste, cooking for another 2 minutes.
  • Deglaze the pot with beef broth, scraping the bottom of the pan, and add tomatoes and beans.
  • Give the chili a couple of stirs and bring it to a boil. Place lid on instant pot and cook under high pressure for 10 minutes. Naturally, release the pressure and stir in your dark chocolate until it's melted.
  • Ladle chili into bowls, top with cilantro, avocado, and red onion.

Notes

Mikes Tips

  • Use an instant pot to make chili super fast. Gone are the days of simmering chili on the stove for hours.
  • A small amount of dark chocolate in deer chili is delicious. The acidity in dark chocolate balances out the strong flavor of venison.
  • Coconut sugar brings out the flavor! A small amount of sweetness is needed to bring all the spices together. We choose coconut sugar because it's paleo-friendly.
  • Chili always tastes better the next day. Make a large batch of venison chili and enjoy it for a few days.

Nutrition

Calories: 536kcal | Carbohydrates: 74g | Protein: 44g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.002g | Cholesterol: 64mg | Sodium: 366mg | Potassium: 2073mg | Fiber: 20g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 1323IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 190mg | Iron: 12mg