the BEST Venison Chili Recipe (2024)

FAQs

How do you make venison chili less gamey? ›

How do you make venison chili less gamey? If you're not a big fan of the “gamey” flavor in venison, you can add a dash of cinnamon or cocoa powder, which will minimize the earthiness and add richness to the chili. Or add a dash of brown sugar to balance out the flavor.

The best chili meat is a combination of meats, often a mix of ground chuck, ground sirloin, brisket, diced tri-tip, and/or some bacon or sausage. Do your best to mix smaller pieces with larger pieces to stack textures and make it your own! Happy cooking!

When making chili, don't forget to load up on veggies for an added layer of flavor and texture. Some classic options include fresh garlic, bell peppers, and onions. The vegetables will add a noticeable crunch and pop of color to your recipe. Fresh herbs like cilantro, basil or parsley can also enhance the flavor.

Cook venison, beef, and pork in melted butter until completely browned. Add onion and jalapeño; cook until tender. Stir in chili powder, cayenne pepper, and cumin. Stir in the stewed tomatoes, tomato sauce, garlic, and beef bouillon.

The distinct game flavor of either birds or animals will be milder after soaking the meat overnight in the refrigerator in either a salt or vinegar solution.

Acidic foods, like citrus juice & vinegars, brighten up the heavy flavor of venison, bring out the best tasting notes, and cut through a bit of that “gamey” flavor. I make sure to use acid in all of my marinades (it also helps to tenderize the meat), and in almost every single dish I make with deer meat.

Cook it long enough

Chili recipes need time for flavors to meld and come together, and collagen-rich meat (like chuck roast or ground beef) needs 90 minutes to two hours to fully break down and become tender. If you don't have time for a long simmer, try using a slow cooker or making it the day before.

If you want more of a smoky flavor, add cumin, Spanish paprika, ancho chili powder, or a combination. If you are looking for more heat, add cayenne, crushed red pepper, or Hungarian paprika. If it's too spicy add a little brown sugar and some sweet paprika.

Beans and non-vegetable fillers such as rice and pasta are not allowed." If that sounds a bit uptight, the ICS's Homestyle Chili competition defines chili as: "any kind of meat, or combination of meats, and/or vegetables cooked with beans, chili peppers, various spices, and other ingredients.

Most Common Chili Spices. Cumin, Chile Powders, and Paprika are the most common spices in chili followed by garlic, onion, coriander, Mexican oregano, and bay leaves. These ingredients can be combined to create a savory and well-balanced pot of top notch comfort food.

How do you make chili taste richer? ›

I like to give my chili a little more complexity, so I'll often add canned chipotle chili peppers, a touch of cinnamon or Chinese 5 spice, chocolate and cilantro or coriander. A few other flavor boosting ingredients could be: smoked sausage, grilled corn kernels, coffee, beer or roasted tomatoes.

Brown venison and onion in a large dutch oven pot. Stir in Chili powder, paprika, garlic powder, salt, & black pepper when venison is partially browned. (This will allow the meat to soak in the seasonings and give the chili a less “gamey” flavor)

Yield: This Venison Chili recipe makes about 9 cups of chili, enough for 6 hearty servings, 1 ½ cups each. Storage: Store leftovers covered in the fridge for up to 4 days. Make ahead: Cool within 2 hours, cover, and refrigerate up to 3 days in advance. Reheat the full recipe on the stove over low heat to 165 degrees.

Deer Camp Wild Game Seasoning

This robust blend features classic deer seasonings like sugar, garlic and paprika, with added earthiness from fennel and herbs to elevate your venison without overpowering it. This all-purpose seasoning is a great addition to any type of wild game.

As a hunter, you can ask the process to mix in beef fat or pork fat, or none at all; often people will get some with added fat and some without. Beef fat works well with ground venison, and makes the flavor closer to ground beef.

The gamey taste comes from what the deer eat. If they are up in the hills, eating brush they can taste pretty gamey. If they are down in my alfalfa fields, which the whole herd is right now, they would taste much like beef.

What Causes Gaminess in Deer Meat? The animal's diet is the greatest cause of gaminess in meat. If you've ever tried grass-fed and grain-fed beef side by side, you've noticed a difference in taste. A deer's diet has the same influence.