Best 9 Pittsburgh Hunters Chili Recipes

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Looking to spice up your next gathering with a hearty and flavorful dish? Look no further than Pittsburgh Hunters Chili, a delectable concoction that promises to tantalize taste buds and leave you craving for more. With roots deeply embedded in the Steel City's rich culinary heritage, this chili stands out as a perfect blend of zesty spices, tender meats, and a symphony of textures that will transport you to the heart of Pittsburgh's culinary scene. So gather your ingredients, fire up the stove, and embark on a culinary journey that will leave you and your guests in awe.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

HUNTER'S CHILI



Hunter's Chili image

As soon as hunting season begins here, you can find this spicy chili brewing in our kitchen. It's a great way to warmly welcome folks in from the cold.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h50m

Yield 14-18 servings (4-1/2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 22

1 pound uncooked bratwurst links
1 pound ground beef
2 cups chopped onions
1 large green pepper, chopped
4 cups water
1 to 2 garlic cloves, minced
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
2 cans (16 ounces each) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15-1/4 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained
1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
2 cans (4 ounces each) mushroom stems and pieces, drained
3 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon paprika
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 bay leaves

Steps:

  • In a 6-qt. Dutch oven or soup kettle over medium heat, brown bratwurst; drain. Remove and thinly slice; return to pan along with beef, onion and green pepper. , Cook over medium heat until beef is browned and onion is tender; drain. Add all remaining ingredients. Cover and simmer for 1-2 hours. Discard bay leaves before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 212 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 584mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 13g protein.

RYDER'S TURKEY CHILI



Ryder's Turkey Chili image

Provided by Guy Fieri

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h50m

Yield 10 to 15 servings

Number Of Ingredients 25

10 to 12 dried pasilla chile peppers
4 tablespoons canola oil
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 green bell pepper, diced
1 1/2 jalapeno peppers, minced (remove seeds for less heat)
9 cloves garlic, minced
2 small red onions, diced
3 pounds coarsely ground turkey (thigh and breast meat)
3 pounds coarsely ground turkey (thigh and breast meat)
1/3 cup tomato paste
3 cups tomato sauce
1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
1 tablespoon granulated onion
2 teaspoons granulated garlic
3 tablespoons chili powder
2 tablespoons paprika
1 tablespoon ground cumin
2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 cups canned pinto beans with liquid
3 cups canned kidney beans with liquid
2 cups canned black beans with liquid
Shredded Cheddar cheese, for garnish
Saltine crackers, for serving

Steps:

  • Rehydrate the pasilla peppers in hot water for 20 to 30 minutes, or until softened; drain. Remove the stems and seeds; dice the peppers.
  • Warm the oil in a large pot over high heat. Add the pasillas, bell peppers, jalapenos, garlic and onions and cook until caramelized, about 8 minutes. Add the turkey and gently stir, trying not to break up the meat too much; cook until the meat is no longer pink, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the tomato paste and sauce, stir for 4 minutes, then add the chicken broth. Add the granulated onion and garlic, chili powder, paprika, cumin, cayenne, 2 tablespoons salt and 2 teaspoons black pepper. Stir in the beans and their liquid, lower the heat and cook, uncovered, for at least 1 hour. Garnish with shredded cheddar and serve with saltines.

LADY BIRD JOHNSON'S PEDERNALES RIVER CHILI



Lady Bird Johnson's Pedernales River Chili image

This recipe, from former first lady Lady Bird Johnson, was featured in the 2011 exhibition "What's Cooking, Uncle Sam?" at the National Archives in Washington.

Provided by Jennifer Steinhauer

Categories     dinner, easy, one pot, main course

Time 1h10m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 pounds ground beef
1 large onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon ground cumin
2 tablespoons chili powder, or to taste
1 1/2 cups canned tomatoes, cut up
2 to 6 dashes hot sauce, or to taste
Salt to taste

Steps:

  • Cook the meat, onion and garlic in a Dutch oven over medium heat, stirring, until lightly browned. Stir in the oregano, cumin, chile powder, tomatoes, hot sauce, salt and 2 cups hot water. Bring to a boil, lower heat and simmer, covered, for about 1 hour, skimming off the fat as it cooks.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 399, UnsaturatedFat 14 grams, Carbohydrate 3 grams, Fat 31 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 27 grams, SaturatedFat 12 grams, Sodium 456 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 2 grams

CONTEST-WINNING PEPPERONI PIZZA CHILI



Contest-Winning Pepperoni Pizza Chili image

Pizza and chili together-what could be better? Fill folks up at halftime when you set out bowls of this chili. -Jennifer Gelormino, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 50m

Yield 12 servings (3 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 pounds ground beef
1 pound bulk hot Italian sausage
1 large onion, chopped
1 large green pepper, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 jar (16 ounces) salsa
1 can (16 ounces) hot chili beans, undrained
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (12 ounces) pizza sauce
1 package (8 ounces) sliced pepperoni, halved
1 cup water
2 teaspoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, cook the beef, sausage, onion, green pepper and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain., Stir in the salsa, beans, pizza sauce, pepperoni, water, chili powder, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until heated through, about 20 minutes. Sprinkle servings with cheese. Freeze option: Before adding cheese, cool chili. Freeze chili in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally and adding a little water if necessary. Sprinkle each serving with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 464 calories, Fat 28g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 94mg cholesterol, Sodium 1240mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 33g protein.

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

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

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

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

BULL RIDER'S CHILI



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A hearty chili that is perfect for a big crowd, or freeze part of it for an easy weeknight dinner another time.

Provided by Idahoan

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Idahoan®

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 (4 ounce) packages Idahoan® Bacon & Cheddar Chipotle Flavored Mashed Potatoes
¼ cup olive oil
6 cloves garlic, minced
1 large yellow onion, chopped
2 red bell peppers, diced
2 green bell peppers, diced
4 pounds ground beef*
6 (19 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
2 (10 ounce) cans RO*TEL Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies
4 (15 ounce) cans kidney beans, drained and rinsed
2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, drained and rinsed

Steps:

  • Saute garlic, onion and peppers in olive oil until onions are transparent.
  • Add meat and brown.
  • Stir in tomatoes and once mixture is very hot, add the packages of potatoes.
  • Mix thoroughly, add beans and simmer for at least one hour on medium heat.
  • Gather up your own buckaroos and serve the chili topped with a large dollop of Fiesta Dip.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 555.9 calories, Carbohydrate 43.6 g, Cholesterol 94.7 mg, Fat 23.9 g, Fiber 14.3 g, Protein 38.3 g, SaturatedFat 8.1 g, Sodium 1269.6 mg, Sugar 9.6 g

KELLY'S CHILI



Kelly's Chili image

This is my very own recipe that I have won 3 chili cook-offs with! PERFECT for the Super Bowl coming up!!!!

Provided by Wildflour

Categories     Beans

Time 1h20m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 22

3 lbs hamburger
1 green pepper, diced
1 red pepper, diced
1 medium onion, diced
3 -4 fresh jalapenos, chopped small
salt and pepper
garlic powder
1/3 cup good chili powder
1 3/4 cups ketchup (I like Hunt's)
3 tablespoons lime juice, can sub lemon jc. (I just use the concentrates)
4 -6 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons vinegar
1 1/2 teaspoons mustard
1 1/2 tablespoons cumin
3 cups spicy hot V8
1 (16 ounce) can dark red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
2 (8 ounce) packages fresh sliced mushrooms, can sub jarred
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can del monte original stewed tomatoes, with the juice and break up tomatoes
1 cup beef broth (optional)
extra salt and pepper
more garlic powder

Steps:

  • Stir and bring just to a low simmer, reduce heat and cook for at least 1-2 hours in a crockpot Thick, rich and slightly sweet/slightly hot, very unique!

PITTSBURGH HUNTER'S CHILI



Pittsburgh Hunter's Chili image

This recipe won me 1st Place at our local sport's bar!!! The longer you cook it...the better it is!

Provided by Giana Martino @Dansgrl619

Categories     Beef Soups

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 pound(s) hamburger
1 pound(s) italian sausage, no casings
1 pound(s) polish sausage, slice in circles, then cut cross ways
1 pound(s) bacon, cooked, cut into pieces
2 large green peppers, chopped coarsely
2 large red peppers, chopped coarsely
2 large onions, chopped
1 small can of tomato paste
2 large cans crushed tomatoes
1 large can diced tomatoes
5-6 large potatoes, cut into small pieces
1 tablespoon(s) smoked black pepper
1 tablespoon(s) cumin
2 package(s) con azafran saffron
- chili powder to taste
2 tablespoon(s) horseradish
1 cup(s) red merlot wine
salt - to taste
6-8 clove(s) garlic...minced

Steps:

  • In a large frying pan, place hamburger,italian sausage (out of casing), polish sausage & bacon, and fry, drain.Set aside.
  • Chop up peppers, onions and potatoes. Set aside.
  • In a large crock pot, add your meat mixture, all peppers, add tomato paste, crushed tomatoes and diced tomatoes. Mix well.
  • Add all seasonings, horseradish, and potatoes, mix well. Allow to simmer in crock pot. The longer it cooks, the better it is!

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: The better the ingredients, the better the chili will taste. Look for fresh, flavorful vegetables, ground beef with a high fat content (80/20 or higher), and a variety of spices.
  • Brown the ground beef well: This will help to develop the flavor of the chili. Be sure to break up the beef into small pieces as it cooks.
  • Don't skimp on the spices: Chili is all about the spices! Be generous with the chili powder, cumin, oregano, and garlic powder. You can also add other spices to taste, such as cayenne pepper, paprika, or chipotle powder.
  • Simmer the chili for a long time: The longer the chili simmers, the more time the flavors have to develop. Aim to simmer the chili for at least 1 hour, or even longer if you have the time.
  • Serve the chili with your favorite toppings: Some popular toppings for chili include shredded cheese, sour cream, diced onions, chopped cilantro, and avocado.

Conclusion:

Pittsburgh Hunters Chili is a hearty, flavorful dish that is perfect for a cold day. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you are looking for a delicious and satisfying meal, give Pittsburgh Hunters Chili a try!

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