[mrputter]

For a cool autumn night...


Venison Chili

Ingredients

• About 3 lbs ground venison (with or without added fat )
• 2 small onions, chopped
• Equal amount of celery hearts, chopped
• 2 cloves of garlic, chopped
• Small palmful of crushed red pepper flakes
• 3 Tbsp olive oil
• 2 14.5-oz cans Del Monte Zesty Chili Style diced tomoatoes
• 1 can Rotel diced tomoatoes
• 2 Tbsp chili powder
• 1 can of red beans
• Shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 bag of tortilla chips

Procedure

1. Throw the onions, celery hearts, garlic, and red pepper flakes into a pot, along with the olive oil. Saute until the veggies are soft.
2. Add the ground venison, and brown the meat.
3. Season with salt and pepper and several dashes of hot sauce.
4. Stir in the diced tomatoes (both types) and the chili powder
5. Transfer to the pressure cooker and cook for 30 minutes.
6. Turn off the pressure, stir in one can of red beans and let simmer for a few minutes.
7. Ladle it into bowls, top with shredded cheddar cheese, and serve with chips on the side.