Andys Elk Creek Chili Recipes

ANDY'S ALL MEAT CHILI

Steps:

• Remove any casings from sausages, crumble meat into a large, deep, pot. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring often until lightly browned. To pot add ground turkey, beef, and pork. Mix together and crumble meat until it begins to brown.
• To browned meat add onion, bell pepper, and pablano pepper. Continue to cook over medium-high heat until onion is soft.
• Add all other ingredients. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat and simmer for about an hour.
• Don't forget to occasionally stir, so it doesn't burn!
• Uncover and cook over medium-low heat until liquid starts to evaporate (about 30 minutes), continue to stir so it doesn't burn.
• Remove pot from heat and let cool about 15-20 minutes.
• Return to burner and heat throughly.
• Repeat the last 2 steps as needed until chili is thick.
• Serve with crackers.
• Leftovers can be easily frozen in a ziplock freezer bag or Tupperware.

EASY ELK CHILI

Steps:

• Combine elk and 2 cups onion in a Dutch oven; cook over medium-high heat until lightly browned, stirring to crumble.
• Add wine; bring to a boil. Cook 3 minutes.
• Stir in 1 1/2 cups water, chile powder, and next 6 ingredients (through beans); bring to a boil. Partially cover, reduce heat, and simmer 2 hours (add more water if mixture becomes too thick).
• Ladle about 1 cup chili into each of 6 bowls; spoon 2 teaspoons sour cream over each. Sprinkle each with 2 teaspoons cheese and 1 teaspoon green onions.