Venison Chili Question…

[fr8dog]

A guy gave my son a couple pounds of ground Bambi meat. He wants me to make chili tomorrow. Do I make it straight up or mix it with pork or beef? It’s been many years since I’ve made it. I like wild game so that’s not an issue. Thanks.

[Condor482]

I usually make it straight up.

[Hollopoint94]

I cut it with beef, normally 70 venison/30 ground 80/20

[Keystonekiller]

Straight up. When you cook it add some butter to the pan or it will stick.

[GRANDPAOF7]

Straight up like they have said.

[06 SB]

I make more venison burger than beef. For chili, just make it straight up but add some oil to keep it from sticking. I would not drain it either. I personally prefer black beans if you are going to add beans.

[fr8dog]

I through in a half pound of homemade chorizo to add some fat. Came out really good. Thanks for the ideas.

[fly by night]

Glad it worked out well for you!

[Transom]

Fat is needed if you cook venison using a lot of techniques but in chili there is no need to add any additional fat. Just brown it and add it to the chili.