Venison Chili

• 2 pounds of venison
• 1/4 pound of thick-cut bacon, diced
• 2 medium yellow onions, diced
• 1 medium red onion, diced
• 2 jalapeno chili peppers, seeded and diced
• 1 red pepper, seeded and diced
• 1 yellow pepper, seeded and diced
• 1 green pepper, seeded and diced
• 1/4 of an 8 oz can of chipotle chili peppers, seeded & finely chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/4 cup of balsamic vinegar
• 4 tablespoons of chili powder
• 1 tablespoon of paprika
• 1 tablespoon of cumin
• 1 tablespoon of salt
• 1 tablespoon of black pepper
• 1 tablespoon of cinnamon
• 1/4 cup of honey
• 1 tablespoon of molasses
• 1 circle Arbuelita chocolate
• 1 can of Coca-Cola Classic
• 1 can of whole plum tomatoes
• 1 can of crushed tomatoes
• 2 cans of black beans
• chopped cilantro

1. 1. In a large pan, saute venison until just cooked. Drain and set aside. Cook in batches if necessary to keep from crowding in the pan.
2. 2. In a large heavey-bottomed pot, saute bacon over medium heat until it is brown and has given up its fat. Remove and set aside.
3. 3. Saute onions and peppers in the bacon fat, stirring frequently, until soft, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and vinegar and cook for 2 minutes. Add chili powder, paprika, cumin, salt, pepper, cinnamon, and cook, stirring often, for about 3 minutes. Add venison and bacon. Stir well and cook for one minute.
4. 4. Add honey, molasses, beer, wine and tomatoes. Mix well, bring to a boil, and reduce heat to low.
5. 5. Cook a t a slow simmer, uncovered, for an hour and stir frequently. Taste and adjust seasonings, adding more chili powder or chipotles if you want more heat.
6. 6. Add beans and cook for another hour, continuing to stir. The chili is done when it is thick enough for your liking. Garnish with chopped cilantro (optional).

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Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/venison-chili-50177956 (may not work)