Venison-Bacon White Chili recipe

Name: Venison-Bacon White Chili
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 1 h 30 min
Total time: 2 h
Ingredients: ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 6 tablespoons butter; 2 tablespoons brown sugar; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained; 1 red onion, chopped; ½ teaspoon ground white pepper; 4 cups chicken broth; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 1 pound ground venison; 6 cloves garlic, minced; 6 cloves garlic, crushed; 1 teaspoon ground coriander seed; 1 (15 ounce) can great Northern beans, rinsed and drained; 1 tablespoon dried cilantro; 2 teaspoons chili powder, divided; 1 pound sliced bacon, diced; 4 teaspoons salt, divided; 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper, divided; 1 (4 ounce) can green chiles, peeled and seeded, diced, liquid reserved.

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Melt the butter in a large pot over medium-low heat. Stir in flour until smooth. Cook and stir until the flour turns dark, about 15 to 20 minutes. Stir in the white pepper, 1 teaspoon of salt, brown sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg until smooth.

Step 2

Gradually whisk in the chicken broth so that no lumps form. Add the green chilies with their liquid, and the crushed garlic cloves. Season with 1 teaspoon of chili powder, 1 teaspoon of cayenne, cumin, cilantro, coriander and oregano. Stir in the corn and beans, and bring to a simmer.

Step 3

Place the bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook, turning occasionally until browned. Add the onion and minced garlic; cook and stir for a few minutes. Add the venison, and season with remaining 3 teaspoons of salt, 1 teaspoon of chili powder and 1 teaspoon of cayenne pepper. Cook, stirring to break the venison to your desired texture, until evenly browned.