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Award Winning Venison Chili (Easy Crockpot Recipe)

Try this Award-Winning Venison Chili Recipe! This easy crockpot recipe is full of vegetables and flavor. This lean chili is rich in spices, with a touch of sweetness, and perfect for serving a large crowd.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time3 hours
Total Time3 hours 15 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8
Calories: 362kcal
Author: Lynne Kenton

Equipment

  • Crockpot
  • Large pot or large frying pan
  • Cutting Board
  • Sharp Knife

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1 Red Onion chopped
  • 1 Red Bell Pepper chopped
  • 1 Jalapeno seeds removed and chopped
  • 1 pound Ground Venison
  • 3 Garlic Cloves minced
  • 8 ounces Mushrooms chopped
  • 28 ounces Crushed Tomatoes
  • 28 ounces Vegetarian Baked Beans do not drain
  • 28 ounces Diced Tomatoes
  • 6 ounces Tomato Paste
  • 3 tablespoons Chili Powder
  • 1.5 teaspoons Paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
  • ½ teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • ½ teaspoon Onion Powder
  • teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
  • 2 tablespoons Brown Sugar

Instructions

  • In a large sauté pan or soup pot at medium, sauté onion, pepper, jalapeno, mushrooms and venison until vegetables are soft and meat is brown.
  • Add the garlic and stir for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  • Transfer the mixture to crock pot.
  • Add crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, tomato paste and vegetarian baked beans. Stir to mix together.
  • Add the spices: chili powder, cumin, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, cayenne pepper and brown sugar. Stir to mix together.
  • Cook on low 6-8 hours or high 4-6 hours.
  • Serve with cornbread, shredded cheese, sour cream or tortilla chips!

Nutrition

Serving: 8g | Calories: 362kcal | Carbohydrates: 58g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 45mg | Sodium: 1.678mg | Potassium: 2.077mg | Fiber: 12g | Sugar: 31g | Vitamin A: 3.636IU | Vitamin C: 60mg | Calcium: 143mg | Iron: 9mg