Slow Cooker Venison Chili for the Big Game

Venison, pork sausage, cannellini beans, and tomatoes combine in this slow cooker big game chili recipe seasoned with garlic, onion, and hot pepper sauce.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 5 hr 10 mins
• Total Time: 5 hr 30 mins
• Calories: 338 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 pound pork sausage
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chiles
• 1 (15.5 ounce) can cannellini beans, drained
• hot pepper sauce to taste
• 1 pound boneless venison steak, cubed
• 3 tablespoons chili powder, or to taste
• 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese for garnish

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Cook on Low, 8 to 10 hours, or on High, about 5 hours. Sprinkle servings with Cheddar cheese.

Step 2

Cook venison and sausage in a large skillet over medium heat until no longer pink and evenly browned, breaking up with a wooden spoon as necessary. Drain grease. Stir in onions and garlic; cook until fragrant, about 3 minutes. Drain grease. Stir in tomato paste; season with hot pepper sauce, salt, and black pepper.

Step 3

Add cannellini beans, tomatoes, and chili powder to a slow cooker; stir in venison mixture. Cover the slow cooker.