Elk Chili

Chili

Elk Chili

Elk Chili
  • PREP TIME
    30 mins
  • COOK TIME
    1 hrs
  • TOTAL TIME
    1 hrs 30 mins
  • SERVING
    6 People
  • VIEWS
    303

A hearty and robust Elk Chili, perfect for warming up on a chilly evening. This recipe features the rich flavor of ground elk, simmered to perfection with a blend of aromatic spices and savory tomatoes. Serve with a side of Mexican-style cornbread for a truly satisfying meal.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    45 g
  • Cholesterol
    52 mg
  • Fiber
    8 g
  • Protein
    28 g
  • Saturated Fat
    1 g
  • Sodium
    1462 mg
  • Sugar
    29 g
  • Fat
    2 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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01 Step

Recipe View In a large, heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, brown the ground elk with the diced onions over medium heat, breaking up the meat with a spoon as it cooks. (Approximately 8-10 minutes).

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02 Step

Recipe View Once the elk is browned and the onions are softened, drain off any excess grease.

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03 Step

Recipe View Stir in the tomato sauce, stewed tomatoes, kidney beans, and diced green chiles. (Approximately 2 minutes)

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04 Step

Recipe View Add the chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt, pepper, and brown sugar. Stir well to combine. (Approximately 1 minute)

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05 Step

Recipe View Bring the chili to a simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and let simmer for at least 1 hour, or up to 2 hours for a richer flavor. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking. (Simmer for 60-120 minutes)

For a spicier chili, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or a diced jalapeño along with the other spices.
If you don't have elk meat, ground beef, venison, or even ground turkey can be substituted.
Feel free to adjust the amount of chili powder and cumin to suit your taste.
This chili is even better the next day, as the flavors have had time to meld together.

Keaton Lockman

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.5/ 5 ( 101 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (3)

  • Florian Cartercollier

    May 29, 2025

    I added a can of black beans and a little bit of cocoa powder for extra depth of flavor. Fantastic!

  • Marjolaine Kozeylind

    Nov 10, 2024

    I substituted ground beef, and it was still delicious. A real crowd-pleaser!

  • Armani Stroman

    Jul 27, 2023

    This is my go-to chili recipe! The elk adds such a unique flavor.

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