Spicy and Hearty Texas Deer Chili Recipe

Warm up your taste buds with this delicious and authentic Texas deer chili recipe. Made with tender deer meat, spicy chili peppers, and a medley of flavorful spices, this hearty chili is perfect for chilly evenings or game day gatherings. With a prep time of just 20 minutes and a cooking time of 2 hours, this recipe yields a large batch, making it great for feeding a crowd or for leftovers throughout the week. Serve it with some crusty bread or cornbread for a complete meal that will satisfy everyone's chili cravings.

Ingredients

• 2 pounds ground deer meat
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 2 onions, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and finely chopped
• 2 poblano peppers, seeded and finely chopped
• 2 cans (14 ounces each) diced tomatoes
• 2 cans (14 ounces each) red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
• 2 cups beef broth
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1 tablespoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• Optional toppings: shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, chopped green onions, chopped cilantro

Directions

1. In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat.
2. Add the ground deer meat and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon.
3. Add the onions, garlic, jalapeno peppers, and poblano peppers. Cook until the vegetables are soft, about 5 minutes.
4. Stir in the diced tomatoes, kidney beans, tomato paste, beef broth, chili powder, cumin, paprika, oregano, salt, and black pepper.
5. Bring the chili to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
6. Serve the Texas deer chili in bowls, topped with shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, chopped green onions, and chopped cilantro, if desired.

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