Ingredients:
• Cooking venison with a fattier meat like Italian
sausage really brings out the venison flavor while
keeping it from getting too dry
• 1 lb ground venison (or cubed venison steak, or
lean ground beef, bear or other game)
• 1 lb bulk hot Italian sausage
• 2 Cups (1 pound) dry beans, soaked overnight
(I use equal parts small red beans, Great Northern
beans, black beans and pinto beans)
• 1 Cup Chopped Onions (about 1 medium)
• 2 Cloves Garlic, minced
• 10 Tbsp Chili Powder (yes 10)
• 1 tsp Brown Sugar
• 3 Tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
• 1/2 tsp Cayenne Pepper, or to taste
• Hot Green Peppers, chopped (optional)
• 2 Tbsp Cornmeal
• 1 Tbsp Cocoa or 1 oz Unsweetened Chocolate
• 1 Tbsp Butter
• 1 Cup Beef Broth
• 1 Small Bottle Heintz brand chili sauce (about
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Directions:
• Soak the beans overnight, then drain and cook in a big pot
with plenty of water until tender (2 hrs)
• Drain but reserve 2 cups of cooking water
• Brown meat all together with the onions and garlic
• Combine all ingredients with 2 cups bean liquor in stew pot
and simmer uncovered for 45 min to an 1 hour
• Serve topped with cheddar cheese, chopped onion or chives
as desired
• Great with corn chips and beer
• Makes 6-8 servings
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