Best 2 Minnesota Hunters Chili Recipes

Minnesota hunters chili is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is made with a variety of ingredients, including ground beef, pork, venison, beans, tomatoes, and spices. The chili is typically cooked in a large pot over low heat, and it can be simmered for hours to develop a rich and complex flavor. Minnesota hunters chili is often served with bread, cornbread, or rice, and it can also be topped with cheese, sour cream, or salsa.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

MINNESOTA HUNTER'S CHILI

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Not terribly spicy, this hunter's chili can be kicked up with hot sauce for those who like it hotter, but is pretty flavorful. Beef can be used instead of game. Freezes well and makes a wonderful day-in-camp campfire meal. Serve over rice or mix in cooked pinto beans.

Provided by Danno

Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Pork Ground Pork Recipes

Time 2h50m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

4 tablespoons bacon fat
1 large red onion, chopped fine
2 pounds coarsely ground venison
1 pound coarsely ground beef
3 pounds coarsely ground pork
3 tablespoons chili powder
1 ½ tablespoons cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin
3 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce
2 cups water
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
2 tablespoons paprika
2 tablespoons dried parsley
1 tablespoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon dried oregano
½ cup masa harina

Steps:

Heat bacon fat in a 5-quart Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion and cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Add venison and brown well, about 10 minutes.
Brown beef in a separate skillet over medium heat, 7 to 10 minutes; add to Dutch oven with venison. Brown pork in the skillet over medium heat, 10 to 15 minutes; add to Dutch oven with meat mixture. Add chili powder, cayenne pepper, garlic, and cumin. Cook over medium heat until flavors have combined, stirring occasionally, about 30 minutes.
Stir tomato sauce, water, tomato paste, paprika, parsley, salt, and oregano into the meat mixture in the Dutch oven. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook for about 1 hour. Stir occasionally and add water as needed.
Mix masa harina into the meat mixture in the Dutch oven; cook until thickened, at least 30 minutes. Add more water as needed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 332 calories, Carbohydrate 9.7 g, Cholesterol 115.8 mg, Fat 17.6 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 33.3 g, SaturatedFat 6.5 g, Sodium 755.4 mg, Sugar 3.6 g

BOWER'S HUNTER'S CHILI

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I was given this recipe by one of my ex-husband's friend who is an avid hunter and obviously a great cook! This is a great chili recipe whether you use venison or beef--or any combination of the two!

Provided by Likkel

Categories Deer

Time 1h15m

Yield 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

2 lbs venison steak or 2 lbs beef steaks
1 lb ground venison or 1 lb ground beef
4 (16 ounce) cans kidney beans
4 (16 ounce) cans black beans
2 (16 ounce) cans red beans
2 (16 ounce) cans chili beans
2 (16 ounce) cans chili con carne, with no beans (for texture)
4 (16 ounce) cans tomatoes, chopped
1 (32 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce (Classico with basil)
3 tablespoons chili powder
2 tablespoons garlic powder
4 ounces hot sauce (It's not that hot with all the other ingredients)
1 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

Panfry the steak or stew meat in a bit of olive oil. Splash on a little soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder and Grill Mates Montreal seasoning (excellent)on the meat. Then cut up into 1/2 bite size.
Brown your ground meat in a pan and drain any grease (There will be very little with venison).
At the same time, in a large pot, put the beans (draining them prior to adding), tomatoes, con carne, chili powder, spaghetti sauce, hot sauce, garlic powder, splash of Tabasco (to taste), pepper, etc. Let this heat on medium-low while browning & seasoning the meat.
Add both the browned ground meat and cut up steak pieces into the large pot of beans. Let it simmer for about 1/2 of an hour or more. Stir occasionally so as not to scorch the chili at the bottom of the pan.
Serve with grated cheese (the pre-grated Mexican variety in a bag works well) and corn bread is a nice compliment.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 372.9, Fat 5.1, SaturatedFat 1.7, Cholesterol 49.9, Sodium 649, Carbohydrate 52, Fiber 15.7, Sugar 5.6, Protein 30.8

Tips:

Use a variety of beans for a more complex flavor and texture. Great options include kidney beans, black beans, and pinto beans.
Don't be afraid to experiment with different types of meat. Ground beef is a classic, but you could also use venison, elk, or buffalo.
Use fresh, flavorful ingredients whenever possible. This will make a big difference in the overall taste of your chili.
Don't overcook the chili. The longer it simmers, the more the flavors will develop, but you don't want to end up with mushy meat and vegetables.
Serve the chili with your favorite toppings. Some popular options include sour cream, shredded cheese, diced onions, and chopped cilantro.

Conclusion:

Minnesota Hunter's Chili is a hearty, flavorful chili that is perfect for a cold winter day. With its combination of ground beef, beans, vegetables, and spices, it is sure to satisfy even the most discerning palate. So next time you're looking for a delicious and easy-to-make chili recipe, give this one a try. You won't be disappointed!