Recipes

Duck Chili with Black Beans

January 04, 2025 / colorado / duck / migratory bird / montana / wyoming

This hearty chili features tender duck, black beans, and a smoky blend of spices, making it a perfect comfort food for colder climates.

This hearty chili features tender duck, black beans, and a smoky blend of spices, making it a perfect comfort food for colder climates. Inspired by Western and Plains traditions, this dish is a flavorful way to enjoy the fruits of your hunt while incorporating locally grown ingredients into a warming meal.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked duck, shredded
  • 1 can black beans, drained
  • 1 onion, diced (garden or locally grown)
  • 1 bell pepper, diced (garden or locally grown)
  • 2 cups diced tomatoes
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot. Sauté onion and bell pepper until softened.
  2. Add shredded duck, black beans, tomatoes, chili powder, smoked paprika, and cumin. Stir to combine.
  3. Simmer for 45 minutes to 1 hour, stirring occasionally. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
  4. Serve hot with cornbread or rice.

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