Elk Chili

So this is only my third time cooking with Elk. We recently moved out of California to Idaho and one of my co-workers here gave us a lot of elk meat. I took a combo of two recipes I already have on hand and came up with this chili-type recipe. Surprisingly it was pretty good.

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Elk Chili

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Servings: .

Course: Beef, Pasta, Soups & Stews, Vegetables

Ingredients Method

Ingredients

  

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 pounds ground elk
• 2 onions, chopped
• 4 tablespoons chili powder
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 2 teaspoons dried oregano leaves, crushed
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 3 & 1/2 cups beef broth
• 2 cups chunky salsa
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 2 15-ounce cans of black beans, drained & rinsed
• 2 16-ounce cans of whole kernel corn, drained
• 2 handfuls of macaroni noodles

Method

 

1. Heat oil, add elk, onion, chili powder, cumin, oregano, black pepper & garlic powder. Cook till elk is well browned. Add broth, salsa, sugar, macaroni noodles, beans & corn. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer on low for an additional 30 minutes. Stir occasionally.