Venison Chili

    INGREDIENTS:
  • 2 tablespoon butter
  • 3 tablespoon canola oil
  • 2 cups red bell pepper (chopped)
  • 2 jalapenos (finely chopped)
  • 2 cups yellow onion (chopped)
  • 1 head garlic (finely chopped)
  • 2 lb venison roast cut in 1/4" cubes
  • 1 lb ground chuck
  • 1 lb ground venision
  • 1 lb ground pork
  • 2 teaspoons onion powder
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 3 tablespoons chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 2 teaspoons ground coriander
  • 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 teaspoons black pepper
  • 4 8oz. can tomato sauce
  • 1 12oz. can tomato paste
  • 1 18oz. dark lager beer
  • 1 1/2 cups chicken stock

DIRECTIONS:
In large stock pot over high heat, add butter and canola oil. Add bell pepper, jalapeno, onion and cook until caramelized, about 5 minutes. Add in the garlic and saute for a minute longer. Add the venison roast cubes and brown the meat. Add ground beef and sausage to brown and stir gently, trying not to break up the ground beef too much. Cook until meat is nicely browned and cooked through, about 7 - 10 minutes. Add the onion powder, garlic powder, chili powder, paprika, ground cumin, ground coriander, cayenne pepper, salt and pepper and cook for 1 minute. Add in tomato sauce and paste and stir for 2 minutes. Stir in beer and chicken stock. Lower heat and simmer for 2 hours. Serves 8-10.