Texas Deer Chili

Total Time: 2 hrs 45 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 2 hrs 30 mins

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground venison
• 1 lb ground beef, i use 80/20
• 1 tablespoon shortening
• 1 yellow onion, minced
• 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
• 3 cups water
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granule
• 1 tablespoon beef bouillon granules
• 1 tablespoon onion powder
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 2 cups water
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon seasoning salt
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 tablespoon cumin
• 4 tablespoons chili powder
• 2 cups water
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 tablespoon paprika
• 1 tablespoon chili powder

Recipe

• 1 place shortening in a pot and melt over medium high heat.
• 2 brown venison and beef together with the onion and garlic in the shortening.
• 3 add water, tomato sauce and spices and stir to combine.
• 4 bring mixture to a boil then reduce the heat and cover. simmer until the mixture begins to thicken or about 45 minutes.
• 5 add "first addition" spices and 2 cups water to the mixture and stir to combine.
• 6 cover and simmer until the mixture begins to thicken or about 45 minutes.
• 7 add "second addition" spices and 2 cups water to the mixture and stir to combine.
• 8 cover and simmer until the mixture begins to thicken or about 30 minutes.
• 9 we serve our chili with shredded cheese, diced onions, sour cream and sliced avocados but you can add whatever you like!