Venison Chili Recipe

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Ingredients:

1 pound ground venison (substitute beef or turkey if you prefer)

1 onion, diced

1 green pepper, diced

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 T. jalapenos, chopped (use seeds if you want heat)

1 (14 ounce) can Mexican-style tomatoes (like Rotel)

2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce

1-2 T. cumin

2-3 T. chili powder

1-2 t. salt

1 t. black pepper

1 t. dried oregano

1 t. cocoa powder

1/2 t. cayenne pepper

1/2 t. smoked paprika

1 (14 ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed

1 (14 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed

1 cup beef stock

Directions:

1. Cook ground meat with onions, peppers, and garlic in large pot or dutch oven. Onion and garlic should be soft and translucent, not brown.
2. Drain and add tomatoes, seasonings, and broth. Bring to a boil.
3. Add beans, cover and simmer 1-2 hours. Stir occasionally.