Harvest Recipes

Smoked Venison Chili

March 19, 2026 / chili / colorado / fall-game / montana / texas / venison

A dark, steady chili built for deer camp tables and cold evenings after a long sit.

Prep time: 25 minutes
Cook time: 2 hours 30 minutes
Serves: 8

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds ground venison
  • 1 yellow onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 2 roasted green chiles, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon cumin
  • 1 can crushed tomatoes
  • 2 cups stock

Instructions

  1. Brown the venison in batches until well colored.
  2. Cook onion, garlic, and chile until softened.
  3. Add spices, tomatoes, and stock, then return the meat.
  4. Simmer low until thick and deeply savory.

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