This venison chili recipe slow cooker meal is hands-down the best you will ever make! I have gotten numerous comments from people who have won first place in chili cook-offs with this slow-cooker deer chili recipe! This venison chili crock pot recipe is the one to follow if you want to make incredible wild game chili with deer meat in the slow cooker.
Are you looking for a s venison chili recipe slow cooker meal meal that your family will love? If so, this is it! This crock pot venison chili crock pot recipe uses ground deer meat to bring wild game flavor to an old classic. Not only does it have incredible taste, but its slow cooker format makes it easy and convenient as well.
With very little time invested upfront, you can enjoy a masterfully prepared dish with minimal effort. I love making my Award-Winning Chili but when I’m short on time, this gets me so close to those incredible layers of flavor with almost no time involved!
If you’re a hunter or are married to one, chances are your freezer is currently full of deer meat! Nothing is more comforting on a cold winter’s night than to cozy up to a warm bowl of spicy venison chili or my delicious Venison Stew! Plus, the aromas that fill your home while it cooks in the slow cooker are downright intoxicating!
Why This Easy Venison Chili Recipe Slow Cooker Recipe Is the Best
Here in Texas, we believe a s venison chili recipe slow cooker meal dish should be meaty, spicy, and made without beans. In this venison recipe, green chilies, red chili powder, and cayenne pepper provide the perfect amount of Southern heat!
If you’re looking to spice up this deer chili even more, tone it down a hair, or prefer to add beans (like in my hearty chili con carne), you can follow my tips and variations listed below to easily suit your fancy!
I prefer to cook my s venison chili recipe slow cooker meals in the Crockpot (slow cooker) but it can also be made on the stovetop or in the Instant Pot (pressure cooker). Whether you’re cooking this chili at home or right at deer camp, you can find instructions below for the cooking method you prefer.
FAQ For the Venison Chili Recipe Slow Cooker
Can you put pork this in s venison chili recipe slow cooker meal?
Technically, yes. According to the USDA, there is no food safety risk to cooking venison and porkentirely in the slow cooker, so long as it has been thawed. However, cooking the meat in a skillet before putting it in the slow cooker helps develop flavor and cooks off some of the fat. Skipping this step results in a more mildly venisony, slightly greasy chili. So in this recipe, I suggest cooking the venison first.
Can I overcook this s venison chili recipe slow cooker dish?
Yes, but it would take a while. I have cooked this chili for 9 hours on low and it was delicious but ever-so-slightly burnt on the top. The tomatoes contain sugar, which caramelizes in the slow cooker, and will eventually burn if it cooks for too long. Anything longer than 10 hours on low is risky.
Can I leave this venison chili slow cooker recipe on low overnight?
Yes! This is my preference. I like to assemble the venison chili slow cooker recipe this way, put it in the crockpot, then turn it on just before I go to bed. It’ll be easy to remember to turn it off in the morning because your house will smell like fragrant, delicious chili.
How long should you cook this s venison chili recipe slow cooker meal?
8 hours on low heat yields the best results. Of course, if you’re pressed for time, 5-6 hours on high heat works too, but the meat won’t be as tender.
What is the best secret ingredient for chili?
In my venison chili recipe slow cooker meals, there are two “secret” ingredients that put this chili above the rest. A pinch of cinnamon adds subtle sweetness and warming spice to contrast all the savory flavors. And perhaps more importantly, a splash of red wine vinegar stirred into the chili after it’s cooked brightens the whole thing up, and makes it impossible to turn down seconds.
What kind of venison can I use for chili?
I like to use neck and shoulder ground on a coarse grind, which has enough fat that it delivers tons of flavor but not so much that it will turn your chili greasy. I also think ground venison is the easiest to work with, whereas cubed chuck can be a little more fussy during the browning process. That said, if you prefer chunks of meat rather than ground in your chili, I’m not going to stop you. Just be sure to use the same amount and look for something with plenty of marbling.
What are the best beans to use for venison chili recipe slow cooker meals?
Kidney beans and pinto beans can be cooked for hours without losing their texture, so I think they are best for chili. Black beans work too, but are more likely to break down. It’s more important to use beans you actually like, preferably a combination of a few different types for the best flavor and texture.
Other Venison Recipes to Try
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Venison Pot Roast Slow Cooker Recipe
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Venison Chili Recipe Slow Cooker Recipe
Equipment
- Kitchen Twine
- mixing bowl
- Cast Iron Skillet
- Grill Grate
- knives
- Campfire Cooking Utensils
- Campfire Serving Utensils
- Campfire Fork Or Tongs
- fire proof cooking gloves
- Cast Iron Dutch Oven
- foil paper
- Crock Pot or Slow Cooker
Ingredients
- 1 lb venison boneless steak, ground
- 2 tbs olive oil
- 1 tsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp black pepper ground
- 1 tsp oregano ground
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 lb pork sausage ground
- 1 onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 6 oz tomato paste
- 8 ox tomato sauce
- hot pepper sauce to taste
- salt and ground black pepper to taste
- 15 oz can kidney beans drained
- 10 oz tomatoes diced can with green chiles
- 3 tbsp chili powder or to taste
- 1 cup cheddar shredded
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Instructions
- Place the ground venison and pork in a large skillet. Brown lightly, do not cook through. The crockpot will take care of that. Break up the chunks with a wooden spoon. You want the meat as fine as possible in the chili. You want the meat to show a hint of pink.
- Drain the grease then add in the minced onion and garlic for a few minutes, about 3. Drain and mix in the rest of the spices including the salt, paprika, oregano, brown sugar and pepper. Cook for a couple of minutes then add the hot pepper sauce. Let simmer for 5 minutes.
- Add the beans, tomato paste and sauce to a slow cooker. dice the can of tomatoes and green chilles into 1/2 inch chunks. Stir in the meat and spice mixture. Cover and cook for 8 hours on low or 5 hours on high. Sprinkle each servings with cheddar cheese and serve.
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