"Venison Chili is a great way for friends and family to try venison for the first time. This recipe uses the chili-making technique of building levels of flavor, and then braising the chili in the oven until the beans and venison are tender. You can use bottled chili powder, but it's easy — and better tasting — to make your own from the recipe below...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 cup pinto beans
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3 tablespoons olive
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¼ pound chunk bacon, diced
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2 medium onions, coarsely chopped
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4 garlic cloves, minced
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2 to 3 tablespoons chili powder, home-made or good-quality bottled*
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2 teaspoons brown sugar
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3 jalapenos, seeded, deveined and minced
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1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes
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3 cups beef broth, home-made or packaged (not canned)
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1 teaspoon salt
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2 pounds venison stew meat, cut into ¾-inch cubes
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¼ cup flour
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1 (12-ounce) bottle of light-tasting beer