Texas Venison Chili Recipes

BEST SLOW-COOKER DEER (VENISON) CHILI NO BEANS

Steps:

• In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
• Add ground venison and cook until completely browned (about 7-10 minutes), breaking it up with a spatula as it cooks.
• Drain and discard excess fat/grease from the meat, if necessary.
• Transfer meat into the slow cooker.
• Stir in the rest of the ingredients (except for the masa harina flour and water).
• Close the lid and cook on High for 3-4 hours or on Low for 6-8 hours.
• Place masa harina flour into a small bowl. Add ½ cup warm water and stir.
• Pour masa slurry into the chili and stir.
• Place lid back on slow cooker and cook for an additional 15 minutes.
• Top with corn chips, sour cream, chopped green onions, and shredded cheddar cheese. Serve with crackers or cornbread.

TEXAS DEER CHILI

Steps:

• In a large skillet over medium heat, cook venison, onion and garlic in oil until meat is browned. Transfer to a slow cooker and stir together with chiles, beans, broth oregano, cumin, salt and paprika. Cook on medium 4 to 5 hours.