Venison Chili

Venison Chili – This is the best venison chili recipe! Made with classic chili ingredients with instructions for cooking the stew in a slow cooker, instant pot, or on the stovetop.

Venison Chili

One of the BEST things to do with venison (in my humble opinion) is to make chili with it! It is such a favorite that it was even served at my pre-wedding party last year and it disappeared so quickly!

Now this recipe can be made in the Instant Pot, slow cooker, or on the stovetop so it is totally up to you which you prefer.  I switch between cooking methods depending on how much time I have to make the chili each time.  You can also really adjust this recipe based on preference and add more beans, less beans, more tomato, etc.  Experiment with it and see what you like best!

Common Questions About Making Venison Chili

What can I serve with venison chili?

Some of my favorite things to serve with chili include –

• Cornbread
• Corn muffins
• Beer bread
• Herb quick bread
• Cheesy breadsticks
• Pumpkin Cornbread

What can I top my chili with?

Some of the best toppings for chili are –

• Diced onions
• Cheddar cheese
• Bacon
• Avocado
• Cornbread
• Sour cream
• Green onions
• Pickled jalapenos
• Doritos
• Fritos
• Lime Juice

Is chili good for you?

Chili can be pretty good for you if you go with low sodium options for the beans, tomatoes, broth, etc.  It also has a good amount of protein from the meat and beans.

Can I freeze chili?

Yes, let the chili fully cool and then transfer it to a freezer safe bag if you would like to freeze some of it.

What kind of beans can I use in chili?

I usually stick to using light and dark red kidney beans but you can also use black beans or pinto beans in chili.

Looking for other venison recipes? Check these out!

• Venison Barley Soup
• Venison Breakfast Sausage
• Venison Jerky
• Venison Stew

Venison Chili

Yield: 6-8 Servings

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 45 minutes

Total Time: 55 minutes

Venison Chili - This is the best venison chili recipe! Made with classic chili ingredients with instructions for cooking the stew in a slow cooker, instant pot, or on the stovetop.

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Ingredients

Venison Chili

• 2 pounds ground venison
• 4 garlic cloves (minced)
• 1 cup diced onion
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground oregano
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• 2 cups beef broth
• 1 (15 ounce) can dark red kidney beans
• 1 (15 ounce) can light red kidney beans

Toppings (Optional)

• Sour cream
• Cheddar cheese (shredded)

Instructions

Stovetop Instructions

1. In a medium pan, saute ground venison, onion, and garlic in olive oil over medium-high heat until the venison has browned.
2. Transfer browned meat, onions, and garlic into a dutch oven. Add in the remaining ingredients and bring the chili to a boil before reducing the heat to a simmer to cook for 20-30 minutes.
3. Serve topped with sour cream and cheddar (optional).

Slow Cooker Instructions

1. In a medium pan, saute ground venison, onion, and garlic in olive oil over medium-high heat until the venison has browned.
2. Transfer browned meat, onions, and garlic into a 6-quart slow cooker. Add in remaining ingredients and set slow cooker to HIGH for 2-3 hours or LOW for 4-6 hours.
3. Serve topped with sour cream and cheddar (optional).

Instant Pot Instructions

1. Using the SAUTE function on the Instant Pot, saute the venison, onion, and garlic in olive oil until the venison has browned.
2. Add in remaining ingredients and seal the Instant Pot. Cook on HIGH pressure for 14 minutes.
3. Once it has finished cooking, follow the instructions for your Instant Pot on how to preform a quick release.
4. Serve topped with sour cream and cheddar (optional).

Notes

This recipe was adapted from Who Needs a Cape