The BEST Elk Chili
The best elk chili using everyday simple products. You will find this to be a simple and great way to use your elk burger.
Elk Chili Recipe
I am always trying to find new ways to use elk burger! Sometimes it’s the bull in rut, sometimes it’s the delicious cow elk.
Making chili, especially going into the fall and winter, is my favorite time for this recipe.
It’s so cool to be able to harvest your own elk and often times you find yourself with massive amounts of elk burger.
Smoked elk chili and elk stew meat chili are a couple of recipes I will have a series of “use your elk burger” coming soon!
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Some things to know about elk burger is that it is lean! The traditional beef verses elk, are different but in my opinion in a good way.
Something is special about going on a hunt, harvesting that animal and making awesome meals with it. As Joe Rogan says there is no better meat.
I love hunting in the early elk season with my bow and making a kill knowing exactly from the kill to table where the meat has been.
I like recipes like this that are so simple that after I have made them once or twice I can make it by memory every time.
It’s also great to be able to add things in like onions, garlic powder.
Elk Chili Ingredients
The ingredients in the chili are simple…
- Ground elk meat
- Tomato sauce
- Chili beans
- Cumin
- Optional American cheese
Ground Elk
Elk meat is delicious and one of the most lean of wild game meats. No need to drain it!
I love during the cool months, during hunting season, to make a large batch of elk chili. You can make enough to last several days.
I hope you enjoy this blissful meal!
What to Serve with Elk Chili
Some love a simple peanut butter sandwich, a cinnamon roll, or we personally love this easy yeast rolls for beginners recipe. It never fails.
The Best Elk Chili
The best elk chili. Simple around the house ingredients.
Ingredients
- 1lb ground elk meat
- 1 15oz can of tomato sauce
- 2 15oz cans of chili beans
- 8 slices of American cheese (optional)
- 2 tablespoons of cumin
Instructions
- brown 1lb of elk meat in a stove pot on medium heat until cooked through.
- Add tomato sauce, chili beans, cumin.
- Add 8 slices of American cheese until melted.
- Stir and reduce heat to simmer.
- Allow simmer for 5 minutes prior to serving.
Notes
Cheese is optional but will add a salt flavor. Add salt and pepper to your liking. You can serve this with a classic peanut butter sandwich.
