Slow Cooker Deer Chili

May 12, 2023May 12, 20230 2
Slow cooked deer chili for a hearty and flavorful meal
in Main

Prep

10 min

Cook

4-8 hours

Ready In

4-8 hours

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 1/2 lbs deer hamburger
1/2 head of small cabbage
3 hot chili peppers or 2 tablespoons chili powder
2 cans red kidney beans
0.5 jar pasta sauce ( Classico -- Italian Sausage , Pepper & Onion my favorite )
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
salt and pepper , to your taste
1 medium onion

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
300
Sugar
3g
Fat
6g
Slow Cooker Deer Chili is perfect for a healthy yet hearty meal option with its bold flavors and robust texture. The taste of deer meat combined with a range of healthy ingredients creates a wholesome and satisfying dish that is perfect for a chilly day, or a cozy night in with friends and family. The dish is named after, its important ingredient, deer meat, which has been a popular southern-style meat dating back to the colonial era. By slow cooking the deer meat, it creates an incredibly rich and tender meal that is sure to satisfy your taste buds. The beans, cabbage, and spices make this dish a healthy and satisfying meal for those looking to maintain a healthy lifestyle.

Instructions

1.Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and lightly grease it.
2.Add the deer hamburger and onion to the skillet and cook until the meat is browned.
3.In the meantime, chop the half head of cabbage and add it to your slow cooker.
4.Drain and rinse the red kidney beans, and stir them into the slow cooker.
5.Add the browned hamburger and onion to the slow cooker.
6.Mix in the chili peppers or chili powder, pasta sauce, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper.
7.Secure the lid on the slow cooker and set it on high for 4 hours or low for 8 hours.
8.Once done, serve hot and enjoy!

PROS

This deer chili is rich in protein and makes for a perfect, filling meal.

Slow cooking gives the chili a thick, hearty texture with tender meat that falls off the bone.

It is packed with bold and zesty flavors of Cabbage, Chili Peppers, and Kidney Beans.

CONS

Deer meat can be hard to come by and may be substituted with beef/turkey if necessary.

Chili can be a bit spicy, so it may not be suitable for those with ulcers or sensitive stomachs.

While not inherently unhealthy, toppings like sour cream and cheese may increase the calorie content of the chili.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This slow-cooked deer chili packs a nutritional punch with lean deer meat containing almost a quarter of the daily requirement of protein.
The kidney beans provide antioxidants, fiber, and iron to support a healthy digestive system. Cabbage is a low-calorie food containing vitamin C, K, and B6 and may help lower blood pressure and fight inflammation.
The chili peppers are rich in capsaicin, which gives them their spicy flavor and also has anti-inflammatory properties

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