Venison Bacon White Chili

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground venison
• 1/2 pound bacon, diced
• 1 onion, diced
• 1 green bell pepper, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 2 (15 ounce) cans white beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chiles
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. In a large pot over medium heat, cook the ground venison and bacon until the bacon is crispy and the venison is cooked through. Remove the bacon and set aside.
2. Add the onion, bell pepper, and garlic to the pot and cook until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.
3. Stir in the chili powder, cumin, oregano, and cayenne pepper and cook for 1 minute.
4. Add the chicken broth, white beans, green chiles, and cilantro and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
5. Stir in the reserved bacon and season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve with a side of crusty bread.

Interesting Facts

• Venison is a lean source of protein and is low in fat and calories.
• White chili is traditionally made with white beans instead of red or kidney beans.
• The cilantro adds a bright and fresh flavor to the chili.